Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
July 5, 2018
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Call to order: 6:08pm
Welcome and Introductions
Introductions of all attendees
Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
approved
Police Report – Lt. David Zannelli
Walking beat on grand avenue a few days a week
This is not overtime
Has been doing well
Can only do it with probationary officers
Will have this beat until September
Through the month there will be extra officers for the 4-12am shift to avoid increases in crime
Officers were able to take a dangerous man into custody
Officers were able to apprehend a known fair haven man who would break into cars unlocked in driveways
Has been a spike in larceny in vehicles lately especially in the cars left unlocked
Fair haven is about 80% down in robbery and fire arm crimes
Street robberies has ticked up a little but this has been curtailed recently
Burglary of vacant houses has been increasing slightly
Working hard with Laurie Lopez to address this issue
Currently down 130 officers
Lot of gun violence in the Newhallville/Dixwell area
A lot of the individuals are a part of violent groups/gangs
Being released from prison at the same time paired with the summer has led to the increase
Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
July 5, 2018
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Lot of prostitution in the area behind Fair Haven elementary
Will be asking them to remove the benches behind the school
A lot of sex workers are using the external outlets to charge their phones
These will be covered
The police working the overtime evening shift are focused on this area as well
Looking to add lights in that area as well – currently working to get the funds to add the lights
Call the superintendent for refuse to see if they can move the dumpsters
Residents has been noticing a lot of homeless people on the street in the morning
They have been collecting carts and going through the trash on private property as opposed to when the trashcans are on the street
Fire Department
No report
LCI Report – Lauri Lopez
No report
Old Business
Vertical Church Food Pantry Update – Paul Bronson
No report
CT Open Tennis Update – Tim Curry
8/17/18 – 8/25/18
Looking for volunteers for the tournament – ranging from ball people to drivers
Some opportunities for employment
Flyer is attached
Senior day scheduled for Thursday or Friday – for more information about this contact Migdalia Castro at the City of New Haven
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Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
July 5, 2018
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Mill River Trail Update – Kevin McCarthy
Working on the first phase of the
Construction will begin late July early August
Multiuse trail – bike, walk, run
Volunteer opportunity every Thursday afternoons by Grand Paint
Letter of Support to Move New Haven’s Money to a Local Bank – Alder Kenneth Reveiz
Read the updated letter out loud letter is attached
Voted and approved with the amendment with who will sign the letter – chairs
Donation letter to the Chatham square neighborhood association
Asking for a donation of $950 for the horse and buggy for the September picnic
Voted and passed to accept the letter
Traffic on James street is too much and too fast
Police will stay on it as much as possible but keep in mind that police staffing is at a historic low
They do have police motorcycles monitoring the traffic
Suggested that they contact Alder Decker about this issue as well to suggest speed humps
The city has also been looking to add bump outs
New Business
City Wide Open Studios/Artspace – Elena Fandrich Education Intern
No report
Community Health Care Van – Sharon Joslin and Rolo
No report
New Haven Land Trust (Nature Preserves/Community Gardens) – Adriana Colon
No report
Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
July 5, 2018
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Community Presentations
Lt. David Zannelli – New Haven Register Article Coffee with a Cop
Wonderful event
Mugs were made for the event
Learned some people are too intimidated to come to the substation so going out to the churches was helpful
Announcements:
7/24/18 Mayor Harp will be coming to Ruflo Manor around 5:30 or 6pm
When they have the official date and time they will inform the management team to post on the website
Spanish league is going on right now
Flags are flying to represent the teams and not to limit who has access to the park
The Dominican flag is smaller than the others but this was not purposeful or discriminatory
New Haven Free Public Library
Flyer attached
Chapel Street Bridge closed 7/29/18 to 9/21/18
Closed for repairs
Criscuolo park splash pad construction should start soon
New Haven Cooling Centers
Moved and approved to write a letter to the city
Manuel and the Lobsterman: author coming to the fair haven library 7/12 at 3pm, must register for the event, limited to 20 students, see flyer for additional details
7/14/18 at Lombard and Ferry St. will be meeting with the city to discuss changes to the light at this intersection. All residents are encouraged to attend
7/20/18 grandparents’ day event at dover beach park 12-4pm
Minutes
Fair Haven Management Meeting
295 Blatchley Ave. New Haven, CT 06513
July 5, 2018
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Wheelchair and walker accessible, family friendly
Introduction of Sargent Pedro Colon
New supervisor for the neighborhood
Lady of Guadalupe food pantry every Friday 10-11:30am
Just need identification and
Adjournment: 7:11pm
Upcoming Meeting: