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Volunteers clearing the Mill River Trail.
A $50,000 state grant will help New Haven convert an abandoned stretch of road in Fair Haven into a “community greenspace and living classroom” as part of the ongoing Mill River Trail project.
by | Mar 8, 2021 2:19 pm | Comments (0)
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Firefighters on scene Friday at Blatchley and Peck.
Fire investigators are seeking answers about why three fires broke out in 25 hours late last week, in one case leading to the demolition of two buildings in the Hill.
Continue reading ‘Causes Not Yet Known For 3 Fires In 25 Hours’
by | Mar 5, 2021 3:45 pm | Comments (2)
Kica Matos: We need volunteers.
The Fair Haven community is partnering with Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) to launch a “Vaccinate Fair Haven” campaign to register all eligible residents for their Covid-19 shot.
by | Mar 5, 2021 2:46 pm | Comments (2)
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City officials join FISH and New Reach for ribbon-cutting.
Food in Service to the Homebound (FISH) has expanded with a new home in Fair Haven on the New Reach, Inc. campus to increase storage for its expanding food insecure clients and food delivery programs.
Continue reading ‘FISH Expands Its Reach To Feed Hungry Families’
by | Mar 4, 2021 10:51 am | Comments (4)
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Wednesday’s march seeking answers about the homicide of Jorge “Mapa” Osorio-Caballero (pictured below).
Mapa called Deysi Santizo Bravo to say he was meeting a friend at the Mexican restaurant Mariscos El Pescador. He would come pick her up afterwards.
He never made it back.
by | Feb 19, 2021 12:45 pm | Comments (3)
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35-145 Cooper Pl.
A New Jersey investor has expanded his west side residential holdings by picking up a 137-unit Upper Westville apartment complex for $21 million — more than double the value the city places on the properties.
by | Feb 18, 2021 11:06 am | Comments (0)
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Wednesday night Holberton School on James Street was once again the place to find live music, as the District Arts and Education series that began last fall continued with New Haven-based musician Kevin MF King, livestreamed through the organization’s Facebook page.
by | Feb 16, 2021 5:31 pm | Comments (2)
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Sen. Blumenthal Tuesday with the owners and staff of Pan Del Cielo 2.
The Mera family has kept their Pan Del Cielo 2 family bakery in Fair Haven afloat in the pandemic with some federal help — and is now looking for another infusion to keep the bread loaves rising.
Continue reading ‘Blumenthal Promotes Pandemic Dough At Fair Haven Bakery’
by | Feb 12, 2021 3:44 pm | Comments (25)
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Brodie tenant Elba DeArce: Charged $100 late fee for rent delay.
A local megalandlord has revised his leases after coming under fire for subjecting tenants to potential fines for a host of actions — from failing to clean dryer lint, to notifying city inspectors about code violations.
by | Feb 9, 2021 2:35 pm | Comments (4)
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Laurie Lopez on the blight beat in Fair Haven.
Laurie Lopez is about to start a new city job that continues the mission she has pursued with passion for decades in Fair Haven: cleaning up trashed public areas so everyone can enjoy them.
by | Feb 7, 2021 10:58 am | Comments (4)
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Brian Cody was found dead in New Milford due to an opioid overdose in 2019 at the age of 20. His parents, Tony and Tracey Morrissey (pictured), founded BrianCodysLaw in his honor, and on Saturday united with New Haven Ice The Beef to rally against opioid addiction, gun violence, and domestic violence.
Continue reading ‘Ice The Beef Rallies Against Opiod, Gun Deaths’
by | Feb 2, 2021 6:14 pm | Comments (2)
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Cars snowed in on Elm Street.
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City plow trucks, back at DPW headquarters on Middletown Ave.
The city has tagged 197 illegally parked cars and towed 170 so far, as the city transportation department continues to enforce the snowstorm-induced citywide parking ban.
by | Jan 29, 2021 5:23 pm | Comments (15)
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Nursing director Vazquez (at left): No in-school transmissions yet.
Officials had a dilemma after a kindergartener tested positive for Covid-19 this week at dual-language Christopher Columbus Family Academy: Who else should stay home?
by | Jan 18, 2021 4:09 pm | Comments (1)
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Preparing a Covid-19 vaccine dose at The Towers.
Monday is the first official day that New Haveners 75 years and older can start getting vaccinated against Covid-19.
They have several options for where to go for the shot.
by | Jan 18, 2021 10:34 am | Comments (5)
Inside the church during Sunday’s service.
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Pastor Otero and Mayor Elicker select raffle winner.
Mayor joins Fair Haven service to pick winner of 2021 Corolla, as church resumes worship with Covid precautions in place.
by | Jan 11, 2021 4:54 pm | Comments (2)
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IFS: All moved in on Murphy Drive.
An industrial pump manufacturer has finished moving its 75 employees into the former Radiall factory buildings in Fair Haven — and now has $7.4 million to grow its local business more.
by | Jan 11, 2021 10:29 am | Comments (29)
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Presence made known: Outside Paw Haven.
Peck Street residents say they have been living “a dog’s life” since Paw Haven doggy daycare opened in their neighborhood, subjecting them to constant barking throughout their day.
by | Jan 8, 2021 4:37 pm | Comments (9)
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Westville complex: City taxes it as though it’s worth $38M.
A Westville apartment complex that last sold for $41 million has flipped owners again — this time for another $8‑plus million, and $12 million more than the value the city places on it.
by | Jan 8, 2021 3:11 pm | Comments (0)
City police arrested two men after breaking up an armed home invasion and attempted robbery in Fair Haven.
by | Jan 8, 2021 12:53 pm | Comments (3)
Sue DeMaio on the job.
More people have been buying canines during the past year’s pandemic, and the pooches need training and walking.
Enter Sue DeMaio of the dog training and boarding business Sit Stay Train & Play. She has rented warehouse space for a training and boarding facility at 36 River St. in Fair Haven just west of Ferry, to expand her business.
She described it as a “doggy resort.”
by | Jan 7, 2021 6:51 pm | Comments (0)
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Maria Olmo — who at first hesitated to participate — receives her shot Thursday.
Covid-19 vaccines arrived Thursday at Fair Haven’s Mary Wade nursing home, and 104 residents and approximately 80 employees got their shots.
by | Jan 4, 2021 11:23 pm | Comments (7)
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A 49-year-old woman lost her life in a fire early Monday morning at a multi-family residence on Saltonstall Avenue in Fair Haven.
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Mayor Justin Elicker lends a hand at Wednesday’s pre-holiday distribution.
As the holidays approach, city staff distributed 7,000 masks to Fair Haveners Wednesday to prevent the spread of Covid in one of the city’s hotspots.
Continue reading ‘City Serves Masks Along With Meals At Covid Hotspot’
by | Dec 23, 2020 1:35 pm | Comments (41)
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Codianni: Connected sex workers with investigators.
A Fair Haven cop has resigned amid allegations that he coerced a sex worker to have intercourse with him on repeated occasions.
by | Dec 18, 2020 4:28 pm | Comments (16)
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Nicole Beverley, Natima, Marlou: Disconnected.
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Elsa Holahan and her mother, Erica: Web working just fine.
In a house in Fair Haven, Natima Adote dropped out of her virtual social studies classroom at Edgewood School as her internet failed.
In a house in Westville, Elsa Holahan finished her virtual class at James Hillhouse High School without interruptions.