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Windsor Historical Society, Connecticut, finally elects its first Black president after 102 years

Dollita Okine, Face2FaceAfrica.com

The Windsor Historical Society in Connecticut is getting closer to its objective to be more inclusive after its Board of Directors elected Randy Mckenney as its first Black president in 102 years.

The Historical Society was founded in 1921 to act as the preeminent historical institution for the oldest town in Connecticut. By preserving, interpreting, and disseminating the artifacts and stories of the neighborhood, the society seeks to invite people to engage with the changing history of Windsor.

McKenney, who has lived in Windsor for nearly three decades and has been active with the Society for three years, was chosen to serve a one-year term, according to the CT Insider.

The Executive Director of the Society, Douglas Shipman, said, “Randy has expressed interest in Windsor history for many, many years.” He also added that McKenney has presided over a number of boards, served on the Town Council for ten years, and has made significant contributions to racial dialogue in Windsor.

“I’ve been involved in the community and this is just kind of new, being a part of leadership with the historical society,”

the newly elected president said. “I feel comfortable because I think we’ve done really good work the last couple of years and we’ve actually made some changes.”

Only two people of color were on the board when McKenney joined the Society three years ago, he noted.

According to Shipman, 52% of the town’s residents are people of color, compared to 47% of the 17-member board.

“Our goal is to actually represent the community with our board,” he said. He stated that by enlisting a more diverse staff, members, and volunteers, he hopes to make the Historical Society more inclusive as a whole.

Even so, McKenney was careful to point out that people aren’t just chosen for the board based on their skin tone.

Making society more diverse is a longterm process, according to Shipman, and there is still much to be done. In an effort to engage the town’s younger residents, the society elected two students to the Board of Directors in December.

“Our goal is that all Windsor people see themselves reflected in their shared history here and experience the Society as a vital part of their community,” the executive director said.

New Committee Looks To Transform Behavioral Health Services For Kids

by Mike Savino

As more children seek professional help for anxiety and other mental health issues, Connecticut is taking a comprehensive look at gaps in services around the state.

The new Transforming Children’s Behavioral Health Policy Committee met for the first time Monday. The panel includes lawmakers, Executive Branch agency officials and medical experts who will take a look at how behavioral health providers are currently treating children.

“Issues that are this complicated, that require funding, are solved in the hard work of the off-session,” House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, said during a press conference at the Legislative Office Building prior to the meeting.

The panel is modeled after the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee or JJPOC. That committee — also a collection of lawmakers and experts — meets monthly to review juvenile justice policies in Connecticut and around the country before recommending changes.

Rep. Tammy Exum, D-West Hartford, one of three chairs of the new behavioral health committee, said she has the same goal for this new panel.

“We want to look at what is happening in Connecticut, what is happening across the country, having the opportunity to compare why, what, when,” she said.

The other committee chairs include Sen. Ceci Maher, D-Wilton, and Claudio

Gaultieri, a policy advisor on health and human services for the Office of Policy and Management.

Exum said members have shortened their committee’s acronym to TCB, also short for “Taking Care of Business.”

The committee will meet monthly starting in September, although members have not yet finalized the schedule.

The panel was included in legislation approved in 2022 but couldn’t get the funding needed to get off the ground for more than a year. The group will receive staff-

ing support from the University of New Haven and the University of Connecticut.

Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, said she and others had to push for the committee to get started this summer.

“When we put [the legislation] together, we said specifically ‘we’re not just going to throw money at this,’” she said. “We are going to make sure every dollar that we’ve committed to this is doing exactly what we need it to do.”

Monday’s meeting was simply an introduction for members, but the group plans

to meet monthly starting in September. Its work begins as public health experts continue to sound alarms around children’s behavioral health and the lack of available services.

A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 15% percent of children were treated for a mental health disorder in 2021.

Meanwhile, a study published in June by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that the share of outpatient visits

that included a mental health diagnosis rose from 2016 through 2018. The portion of visits that included therapy, however, fell during the same time period.

“The pandemic may be over, but the children’s mental health crisis is not,” Exum said.

Department of Children and Families

Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes and Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani highlighted some of the policy changes in Connecticut aimed at providing more services.

Those include expanding the availability of mobile crisis units around the state, expanding pediatricians’ access to behavioral health consultants and the creation of a new urban trauma initiative meant to help children deal with trauma resulting from racism.

The state will also soon have four urgent crisis centers, meant to offer children an alternative to the emergency room when they have a behavioral health crisis. The centers will be in Waterbury, Hartford, New Haven, and New London.

“This cuts across all corners of Connecticut,” Dorantes said.

The state has also expanded compacts and agreements with other states to give service providers reciprocity.

Nuccio said this has expanded the availability of telehealth services, but the state hasn’t seen a real increase in professionals based in Connecticut.

“Actually having providers here on the ground and taking new clients is more of

Pictured here are (from left to right) Lance Hall, Secretary Daniel Crittenden, Sarah Gilligan, David Pugliese, Vice President Liz Burke, and President Randy McKenney. Photo Credit: Windsor Historical Society

Rep. Tammy Exum, D-West Hartford, speaks during a Monday press conference. Courtesy of Exum’s Facebook page.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. launches the first ever black-owned, female-led FMO Credit Union

by Dollita Okine, Face2FaceAfrica.com

The “For Members Only,” or FMO credit union was recently established by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and is now the first Black-owned, women-led, sorority-based digital banking financial institution in American history.

With nearly 500,000 members worldwide, the AKAs are one of America’s oldest service organizations – founded in 1908 by college-educated African American women at Howard University.

In an interview with ABC 7, Danette Anthony Reed, international president and CEO of AKA Sorority, said, “Everyone doesn’t understand the impact we make financially, so you have to start doing things so folks know we know how to control our money.”

The National Credit Union Administration will oversee and insure FMOFCU. The primary banking services will be available to the distinguished organization’s members, their families, AKA staff, and credit union employees.

The sorority’s sisterhood and mission to be of “service to all mankind,” supports the specialized fully digital service. FMOFCU worked together with Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI, to create their digital objectives and service provision.

In a statement, CSPI’s CEO and President, Brad Epple said, “It’s been evident

as we’ve navigated the implementation process the past six months that FMOFCU has a strong and purpose-driven leadership team committed to ensuring a successful launch. We believe in their mission and are fully committed to growing this vision with their team by staying connected and engaged through each step of their digital journey.”

The official opening of the credit union took place in Chicago, the location of the AKA’s global headquarters, during their annual sorority leadership conference.

According to AfroTech, early plans to establish a credit union placed a strong emphasis on assisting women of color in achieving financial security and economic health. This is a result of the six ongoing projects of the AKA, one of which is the growth of economic prosperity.

When the FMO credit union’s doors opened on Wednesday, July 12, members rushed to get in line to open accounts.

Monica Teal, a member of the sorority, said, “It’s just awesome to know we’ll have the opportunity to actually do something financial.

Deardra Hayes-Whigham, an FMO board member also disclosed, “We want to invest in what we own,” outlining the factors that led her and her family to choose to sign up as founding subscribers.

KNICKERBOCKER GOLF CLUB, INC ANNOUNCES THEIR 79TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

New Haven, CT – The Knickerbocker Golf Club, Inc is excited to announce their Annual Seventy-Ninth (79th) Scholarship Golf Tournament. The Tournament will take place Saturday July 29, 2023, at the Alling Memorial Golf Course – 35 Eastern Street, New Haven, CT 06513. This annual fundraiser helps the Knickerbockers GC to continue their efforts to awards college scholarships, to promote the game of golf through our Bronze Tee Jr program and through club sponsored golf classes for those that are interested in the game of golf in the greater New Haven and surrounding areas.

At $175.00 per golfer, the Annual Golf Tournament is an affordable and great fun opportunity to “bring your game, while improving your network”. PreRegistration is requested. The Event will begin at 7:30 Registration with Shotgun at 8:30a.m. on Saturday July 29th. Snacks will be provided on the golf course and a luncheon and awards presentation will be a lighthearted end to the event.

Numerous sponsorship opportunities are also available.

The Knickerbocker Golf Club, Inc has been promoting the game of golf through club sponsored golf, social and community events and programs for over 79 years. It is one of the oldest African American amateur golf social 501 (c) 4 non-profit clubs in the United States. Founded in 1944 and located in New Haven, Connecticut. We are focused on providing opportunities for the community to be more involved in the game of golf and we welcome all those who share our core values to join us to improve life through the game of golf without regard to social economic status, ethnic origin, gender, or ability.

It continues to be a center for golf, social and recreational activities for its members and the community.

Join the Knickerbocker Golf Club for an exciting day of golf, food, networking and prizes at the Alling Memorial Golf Course, the perfect opportunity to help benefit and support the ongoing work of the Knickerbocker Golf Club, Inc. For more information on registering as a sponsor or golfer, and/or to donate, please call the Knickerbocker Golf Club at (203) 8651431 Dr. James Williams at (203) 6053824 Willie Holmes at (203) 623-0601

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From a 4-year-old orphan to an international award-winning actress

The inspiring story of Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu

Woody’s Gets Its Downtown Wings

by KIAN AHMADI

Trays of meatballs, mac ‘n’ cheese, wings, and more wings lined the countertop of Linwood “Woody” Lacy’s restaurant for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Woody’s Wings’ new location in the heart of downtown.

A crowd of roughly 60 city officials, friends, family members, and faithful customers gathered in the restaurant on Thursday morning for that ribbon-cutting celebration at 91 Church St. The event marked the official move downtown of a restaurant that had originally been on Whalley Avenue.

Woody and his wife Lachelle took the podium to thank family, friends, and city officials for their support when “things were rough.”

“We wouldn’t be here without her,” Woody said pointing to city Deputy Director of Economic Development Cathy Graves. He teared up recognizing her for her support through the years, calling her a “guardian angel.”

He added that they received two grants from the Community Foundation’s new Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem program, a total of $17,000. He said he plans to use the newest $7,000 to distribute his very own “Woody’s Signature Sauce” and secure a liquor license, a step toward his goal of having a bar in his new place.

Their family-owned and operated business began in 2016 inside their third-floor apartment in Westville with just three flavors of wings.

He recounted his long and often difficult path to this moment, reaching back in time to when he was a “knucklehead”

who ended up incarcerated at 17. Woody went from cooking mofongo in prison to learning professional cooking skills working at the New Haven Lawn Club years later. He said he prospered during the pandemic, despite products being so expensive his business stayed strong. He cooked and sold wings from “two gas grills and a tent in his backyard,” childhood friend Ami Murphy said.

Lachelle said having this prime spot downtown “feels like a dream.” When she had to leave the much smaller location in Westville almost a year ago, she

by Ben Ebuka, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Growing up in the early 1990s, Thuso Mbedu never dreamt of being an entertainment figure. At a very young age, she wanted to be a dermatologist, but after taking a dramatic arts class in the 10th grade, she

Her acting career has earned her fame and fortune locally and internationally, rising to become one of the most sought after actresses from South Africa. At 27, she was named in the 2018 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List, and one of the 100 Most Influential Born on July 8, 1991, at the Midlands Medical Center in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, to a Zulu mother and Xhosa and Sotho father, she never enjoyed the care of her parents who died when she was barely four years old. She was raised by her grandmother, a very strict school principal in school and at home. Her name reflected the multicultural tribes of her parents – Thuso is a Sotho name, Nokwanda is a Zulu name, and Mbedu is

Mbedu went to Pelham Primary School and Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School and graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa in 2013, where she studied Physical Theatre and Performing Arts Management. Earlier in 2012, she took a summer course at the Stella Adler

Her acting career began in 2014 when she played a minor role of ‘Nosisa’ in the popular South African Soap Opera ‘Isibaya’ from Mzansi Magic. In 2015, she played a guest role as ‘Kheti’ in the Second Season of the SABC 2 youth drama series ‘Snake

She got her first starring role in the teen drama television series ‘IS’THUNZI’ from Mzansi Magic where she played ‘Winnie.’ Her international debut was in ‘The Underground Railroad’ an American fantasy historical drama series based on the novel ‘The Underground Railroad’ written by Colson Whitehead.

said she never imagined having a location so nice. Now their business is as successful as ever, with space for customers to dine in, and a menu with 46 flavors of wings, eggrolls, salads, and much more.

Woody credited Lachelle, who graduated from the city’s small business academy in 2019, for their success.

Mayor Justin Elicker declared during Thursday’s ceremony, “The weather today is hot, and this business is hotter.”

In 2022, she starred in her first film ‘The Woman King’ an epic historical drama about Agosie, where an entire female warrior unit protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 17 – 19th century. She played ‘Nawi’, a zealous recruit in the military unit.

The crowd shuffled towards the back of the room where tables formed the beginning of a buffet line prepared by the Lacy family. Ronald Huggins, a longtime friend and customer of Woody’s and a top city youth services official, pointed out the honey cajun wings as his favorite.

In 2017, Mbedu was nominated for the ‘DSTV Viewers Choice Awards’ and the ‘International Emmy Awards for the ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ for her role

‘Winnie Bhengu’ in the 2016 -2017 television drama series ‘IS’THUNZI.’

In 2018, she won the ‘South African Film and Television Awards’ for ‘ Best Actress – TV Drama’ for her role ‘Winnie Bhengu’ in the 2016 -2017 television drama series ‘IS’THUNZI.’ She was also nominated for the ‘International Emmy Awards for ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ for her role

“Hands down the best flavor,” he said. Woody said everything he does is for his family. His son Xavier, 16, and daughter Caylah, 21, both work for the restaurant, and his 8-year-old son Layden is keen to do the same when he’s older. Woody said he distributes free meals from his restaurant to around 20 families in need per week, and said he relates to their struggles and wants to give back.

‘Winnie Bhengu’ in the television drama series ‘IS’THUNZI.’

In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Television Critics Association Award’ (Individual Achievement in Drama), the

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In her keynote speech at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit, Thuso Mbedu tearfully spoke of how she overcame the loss of her dear parents, grandmother, and aunt. But her role in Amanda Lane’s ‘IS’THUNZI’ gradually renewed her hope in life.

“…my world was that blur, until Amanda Lane happened in 2016. The role that Amanda Lane gave me was the difference between life and death for me. Receiving that audition brief, I told myself that I would audition like it was my last audition. I gave it the last of everything that I had, that at the time I got the callback, I had nothing left. I secretly made the decision not to do the callback because I had nothing left to give. But fortunately, I received the callback. So I didn’t do the callback because the role was mine. I had given up. I was in a very dark place at the time, and the character, the role, the opportunity, was a much needed light. And I told myself that I will act as if it was the last character that I will play. And through a great script and an amazing director, I earned two International Emmy Awards for that role…”

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Lachelle Lacy serves a free buffet to attendees of the Woody's Wings ribbon cutting ceremony

The Lacy family with Mayor Elicker and Development Deputy Cathy Graves on Thursday.

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Carmon Files Suit Over Wrongful Conviction

by LAURA GLESBY

Adam Carmon is suing the city of New Haven and six former New Haven police officers for the wrongful conviction that imprisoned him for nearly three decades.

Carmon filed the lawsuit on Monday against the city as well as former city cops Michael Sweeney, James Stephenson, Gilbert Burton, James Ponteau, Peter Carusone, and the estate administrator of Leroy Dease (a detective involved in Carmon’s case who has since passed away).

“I was framed for a child’s murder of which I was innocent,” Carmon stated in a press release.

“I can never get back the almost 30 years that were taken from me. I believe this is the first step toward making sure the people who caused this nightmare are held accountable in some small way.”

The lawyers who led Carmon’s petition for a new trial, New York-based Doug Lieb and David Keenan, are representing him in the lawsuit.

Carmon and his lawyers are suing the detectives for suppressing and fabricating evidence, malicious prosecution, filing a warrant affidavit with false information, coercing self-incriminating statements from Carmon, and negligent

infliction of emotional distress.

They are suing the city for indemnification, municipal liability, and negligence.

The complaint they filed calls New Haven the “wrongful conviction capital of Connecticut,” noting that New Haven is home to 4 percent of the state’s population but more than 40 percent of people who have been exonerated.

The attorneys wrote, “the City and its municipal policymakers were deliberately indifferent” to the corrupt police practices that led to Carmon’s conviction.

Eight months ago, Superior Court Judge Jon Alander overturned Carmon’s conviction for the 1994 shooting that killed a seven-month-old baby, Danielle Taft, and paralyzed her grandmother, Charlene Troutman.

Alander cited a wealth of evidence that the state had suppressed in Carmon’s original trial as well as new forensic science; “How could anyone have confidence in a verdict of guilty in a case such as this?” the judge wrote.

Carmon removed his ankle monitor one month ago, a final step out of incarceration, when New Haven State’s Attorney John Doyle decided not to pursue a new trial against Carmon for Danielle’s murder.

Carmon was imprisoned from age 22 to age 50. His lawyers wrote that he “was

a target of violence and harassment in prison” due to the horrific nature of the crime for which he was convicted, and that “due to grossly substandard dental care in prison, Mr. Carmon lost most of his teeth while incarcerated.”

Shortly after he was incarcerated, Carmon’s son, Najee, was born. Over 27 years, they met and formed a relationship through prison visits and phone calls.

The city did not respond to a request for comment by the publication time of this article.

“It’s up to the jury to decide what will fairly compensate Mr. Carmon and hold the defendants accountable,” wrote Lieb.

This is the latest in a series of lawsuits against the city and state tied to costly police and prosecutorial misconduct

A previous lawsuit for the wrongful conviction of Scot Lewis resulted in a $9.5 million settlement from the city. Four other New Haveners received $4.2 million each in the settlement of a suit filed after they were released following more than a decade behind bars due to new information about their prosecution for a 1996 Quinnipiac Terrace murder. More recently, the city agreed to pay $45 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Randy Cox, whom police paralyzed while in custody.

Hometown Firefighter Named Asst. Chief

by NORA GRACE-FLOOD

The city’s fire department looked around the country to find its next assistant chief and ended up selecting a longtime member of their own firehouses here at home..

The Westville native and veteran firefighter who got the job is Justin Bialecki. He took the oath of office from the first floor of City Hall Monday afternoon.

Bialecki fills the role of assistant chief of administration, charged with overseeing the department’s budget, labor relations and personnel matters. That job’s gone unfilled since May, when former assistant chief Justin McCarthy stepped down from the post to pursue a similar job in the suburbs.

Fire Chief John Alston Jr. said Bialecki was the only active New Haven firefighter to make it to a final round of five candidates considered following a nationwide search. Two retired New Haven firefighters were also serious competitors for the job.

“Justin proved himself by his passion for his family, his love for the city, and his love for the firefighters,” Alston said at Monday’s swearing-in. “That’s all

you want in a public servant, is that you care about people and you care about the work that you do.”

Bialecki is one of two assistant chiefs.

Daniel Coughlin assumed the post of assistant chief of operations in March.

Hired in 2004 by New Haven FD, the first and only place he has served so far

in his career, Bialecki has since held every line rank position from firefighter to deputy chief. The 39-year-old was born and raised in Westville. His father, Tony,

worked in the city’s economic development office. (“From a very young age, I’ve been hearing about city politics around the dinner table,” Justin Bialecki recalled.) After graduating from Wilbur Cross, Bialecki received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Albertus Magnus College.

Bialecki said he was propelled into public service during his time in New Haven Public Schools. As a teenager, he spotted a flier on the wall of Wilbur Cross’ career service offices that prompted him to sign up for an emergency medical service (EMS) cadet program. He joined a class of 13 other New Haven high schoolers and 14 New Haven firefighters studying together to become emergency medical technicians: “The first time I did a ride time, I knew that was it.”

“I’m blessed that I grew up here,” Bialecki told the Independent after his father pinned a new badge marking his promotion onto his old uniform. “I think it’s important to have New Haveners who grew up here and understand the city on the force; it’s a job where everyday is different and you’re in a lot of tough positions, but the baseline goal is to help people.”

LAURY GLESBY PHOTO Carmon, at left, walks out of court a free man after dismissal of his case.

From right to left, Bialecki with wife Jennifer, mother Marlou, and father Tony.

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Phonics Returns To Summer Classroom

by MAYA MCFADDEN

Inside a summer classroom, Ayanna Perez wrote the letters D-O-T on a white board for King and Legacy to slowly sound out, rather than try to guess or memorize the word.

That scene took place Monday at Fair Haven School on Grand Avenue where Leadership, Education And Athletics In Partnership (LEAP) is hosting its summer programming for New Haven students.

Monday’s hour-long phonics lesson at the LEAP site is a collaboration with the city for its New Haven Tutoring Initiative. Amid a national move to ditch “cue-ing” for old-school sounding out words in reading instruction, the nonprofit has reintroduced the twicea-week phonics based lessons for for this year’s edition of its six-week summer program.

The tutoring initiative is a city-led effort to address a reading crisis for elementary youth that grew more severe during the pandemic. The public school district saw slight growth in student reading skills since last year’s end-of-year assessment records, which indicated that just 23 percent of New Haven students were reading on grade level.

As LEAP Director of Curriculum and Training Summer Choate oversaw Monday’s lesson at Fair Haven School, she said the phonics programming is helping students catch up in the foundational reading skill of sounding out and decoding words rather than guessing.

A room of 15 kids worked in small groups with seven LEAP counselors who guided them through phonicsbased activities for their fourth week in a row.

Students took an initial assessment in June at the start of the summer program. They will work two days a week over the next six weeks on improving their reading skills.

Counselors worked with small groups made up on students at similar skill levels.

As counselors called out letters like N, F, and D. the students responded with the respective sounds.

Other groups worked on learning short vowels, blends of four and five-letter words, sounding out words with more syllables, and prefixes and suffixes.

At another table counselor Jannine read out the five words rust, cups, plum, dust, and fund to the students to spell out on their own white boards.

At Perez’s table with four second and third-grade students, she wrote three-

letter words like top, hit, and hid on a white board. She then faced the word to the students and asked them not just to read the word but to read it “one sound at a time.”

Each student took a turn sounding the words and learning the different sounds of each letter.

After writing out the word “bid,” one student guessed it read “did” instead. Rather than just telling the student they were wrong, Perez asked them to try again. “What are these letters?” she asked.

The students called out in unison the letters B-I-D. “What sound does B make?” she asked next.

Seven-year-old King put his lips together and released them to let out the sound of the letter B.

After completing several activities with her small group. Perez let students play a word game for the final 10 minutes of the hour block.

Legacy and King played a rendition of Chutes and Ladders by each rolling

dice. then moving a piece to the space on the board. The space contained a word they would have to sound out aloud before the next person took their turn.

Counselors, who are typically high school and college-aged students, received two days of phonics training before this year’s program kicked off.

In addition to the small group work Monday. Another group of 15 students worked in another room on digital phonics lessons offered by Lexia Learning.

First-year LEAP counselor and Albertus Magnus College sophomore Perez has watched as the students she works with have improved over the past four weeks. She has noticed her students, many whom she described as shy or preferring independent work over group work gain more confidence over the weeks.

“When you don’t get mad at them and work the problem out with them, they know you’re just trying to help so they try harder,” she said. “It’s all about letting them know they got it.”

MAYA MCFADDEN PHOTO Summer Choate teaches students about syllables.

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First-year tutor Ayanna Perez guides 7 and 8- year-old students through sounding out three-letter words.

New Haven Independent

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Opinion: Don’t Sweep People Away

by KELLY

As the crisis of homelessness grows in our community, so do the number of people sleeping in places that aren’t meant for habitation under bridges, in woods and parks, and in other public places like train stations. The estimated number of unsheltered people in Greater New Haven has grown from 76 households to 128 at this time last year, an increase of 68 percent. As a result, as many as 60 people per night have sought emergency refuge in Union Station over the last six months.

These people are now at even more serious risk. In recent weeks, state and local authorities within the Department of Transportation and Park New Haven (the New Haven Parking Authority, who manages Union Station) have begun to remove from the train station, through enforcement tactics, anyone who is observed violating their code of conduct. On Monday night, state police began asking those seated on the benches at Union Station to produce tickets for an imminently-departing train so as to justify their presence.

These enforcement tactics disproportionately target unhoused individuals by focusing on those who are “laying down in the station” or who are “placing baggage or personal items on seats or benches”; it is just the latest example of the increasing and troubling trend toward the criminalization of homelessness in our community.

Based on our collective decades-worth of experience we call on our government partners to work with us to identify how best to serve people staying in encampments in ways that reduce harm, meet basic needs in an appropriate and accessible manner, and avoid further traumatizing our most vulnerable and dispossessed neighbors.

To be sure, there are several differences between Union Station and what is more typically thought of as an “encampment”: it’s more heavily used by the public; there are no tents. But the same principles apply, just as they do to any situation in which an individual or group is residing in a place not meant for human habitation.

From the perspective of those we serve the people who sleep there night after night they are seeking the same thing: safety and respite.

The prevalence of unsheltered people across our state whether inside train stations, in public parks, or throughout downtowns is a direct result of our community’s collective failure to provide an adequate supply of deeply affordable housing, that is, housing options that are affordable to those receiving federal or state housing assistance. Deeply affordable housing options are what is necessary to execute the most successful strat-

egy to solving homelessness: permanent supportive housing.

Last month, our General Assembly and our Governor passed and signed into law a two-year budget that failed to include much-needed investments in deeply affordable housing or emergency housing response services. Members of this group joined homelessness service providers, people with lived expertise, and other partners from across the state in advocating for funding that would support our services and get people housed. We asked for a $50 million commitment as a reasonable response to this crisis; we got $2 million. We can’t reasonably expect to address this crisis with 4 percent of what is needed.

On the streets of New Haven, and in Union Station, we see the results of this collective failure. Because our community cannot offer sufficient, adequate, and acceptable housing or shelter, it is inhumane and unethical to sweep people out of encampments or force them out from relative safety and into the streets. Doing so not only puts them in real and immediate danger; it also impairs our community’s ability to serve them in a manner that builds trust and that results in moving to permanent housing.

This group of providers strongly endorses the “Principles for Addressing Encampments” published by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and asks our government partners to fully implement them before dispersing any additional encampments or forcibly removing any sojourners from other train stations (as is the plan, according to DOT).

USICH calls for the creation of a “crossagency, multi-sector response to encampments” to include people living in such places. Those staying in encampments know best why they have chosen that location over others. Before dispersing an encampment those needs should be met with proposed and acceptable alternative solutions.

The participants in a cross-agency, multisector response to encampments should bring the resources at their disposal to bear and not merely make requests of the social service agencies and faith-based organizations already doing this work on the frontlines daily; it is both unfair and unproductive to demand a response from community-based organizations without offering the appropriate resources to assist. If the local or state government decision-makers conclude that an encampment impacts the health and safety of the community, then they should simultaneously ask service providers what the cost will be to provide a USICH-compliant response and put their energy into marshaling resources not already committed to homelessness services to meet the needs of the people they plan to displace.

USICH also calls for alternative solutions for shelter or housing offered to encampment residents to “account for personal choice, that they are voluntary, sanitary, safe, and connect people to services and housing.” Merely offering a bed in a shelter or a chair in a warming center is simply not good enough.

Although we applaud and appreciate the City’s efforts to quickly stand up 50 new shelter beds in a Columbus House building on the Boulevard, doing so does not,

in a compassionate and person-centered manner. We know that we, as a community, can do much better by working collaboratively toward common, attainable goals.

The Department of Transportation is, of course, simply reacting to a problem that is bigger than their state agency. To reiterate: unsheltered homelessness in all its forms are a reflection and a stark symptom of our collective disinvestment in deeply affordable housing and our homelessness response system. As our housing crisis continues, cities in Connecticut along with most cities in the US are going to see more encampments and more people sleeping in public, putting their own health and their own safety at risk.

in itself, absolve the community from our responsibility to offer housing options, nor does it in any way entitle or empower Park New Haven, DOT, or state police to remove people from Union Station. The ineffectiveness of this effort is evident in the relatively few folks from Union Station who took up the offer of relocation to the Boulevard.

Encampment residents should be offered a range of options because, like all of us, each person has different needs in terms of location, community, transportation, sense of safety, need to store belongings, and ability to meet their activities of daily living. No one should be forced to choose between the feeling of relative safety in an encampment of peers and being displaced from a loved one (or a pet) in a congregate sleeping environment. Doing so will only cause further instability and trauma. Our community needs to do what other communities have done and offer a range of shelter options, such as “tiny houses,” safe parking lots, and sanctioned encampments or safe sleeping sites.

Given the range of best-practice options, we ask that the Department of Transportation and Park New Haven reject enforcement tactics in addressing the Union Station encampment. Because they are not, by their own repeated admission, mental health or community services providers, we ask that they work more directly with those of us who are. A nuanced, collaborative, multi-agency response would appropriately support the work that community-based organizations (like our own) have been doing for decades and would ultimately put the individuals at Union Station on the path toward housing

Unilaterally sweeping these people away is not the answer. The answer is plentiful and accessible deeply affordable housing and a network of compassionate crisis-response providers, well-supported through proper training and fair compensation. An enforcement approach, as implemented by DOT, is a dangerous step toward criminalizing homelessness, breaking down critical trust, and prolonging this crisis.

The present authors call upon the state Department of Transportation and Park New Haven to:

(1) postpone indefinitely their directive to law enforcement and security personnel to remove by force unhoused individuals from Union Station and other stations around the state, and

(2) work with community-based providers, such as the Greater New Haven Regional Alliance to End Homelessness, local authorities, and, most especially, people with lived expertise, to develop a more appropriate, long-term strategy to reducing the usage of train stations as places of refuge for the unhoused.

Ultimately, we hope that DOT, Park New Haven, and statewide leadership will champion the most appropriate means of accomplishing the latter by investing in housing and services that will solve homelessness in Connecticut altogether.

Kelly Fitzgerald is the senior director of financial stability at the United Way of Greater New Haven. Margaret Middleton is the CEO of Columbus House. Jennifer Paradis is the executive director of the Beth-El Center of Milford. Jim Pettinelli is the executive director of Liberty Community Services. Steve Werlin is the executive director of Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen. Susan Compton Agamy is executive director at ACT Spooner House. Mary Guerrera is executive director of Fellowship Place. Karen DuBoisWalton is president of Elm City Communities and executive director of the Housing Authority of New Haven.

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A 78-year-old leaving Union Station for a homeless shelter Monday night.

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Incumbent Dems Clinch Cove Endorsements

by THOMAS BREEN

Morris Cove Alder Sal DeCola narrowly beat back a challenge from a Tweed airport expansion critic to win his neighborhood’s Democratic Party endorsement for reelection as Mayor Justin Elicker coasted in a crowded field towards securing that same East Shore party-insider group’s support in the first votes to take place this municipal election year.

That was the outcome of Wednesday night’s meeting of the Ward 18 Democratic Ward Committee in the Nathan Hale School cafeteria at 480 Townsend Ave.

More than 70 Morris Covers and Democratic politicos from across the city convened inside the school building to cast their ballots for which local candidates to support in the run-up to the city’s Democratic Town Committee convention on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Betsy Ross School Parish House at 150 Kimberly Ave.

Those votes will help determine which candidates for local office will win the party’s endorsement at the citywide convention later this month.

They will also determine which candidates’ names will appear at the top of the ballot during the Sept. 12 Democratic primary.

Which in turn will help determine which candidates will be the official Democratic Party nominees for elected positions like mayor and alder and city/ town clerk during the Nov. 9 general election.

Which, in a city where registered Democrats have an overwhelming numerical advantage over Republicans and independents, is often decisive of who will be elected and take office next year.

Wednesday’s meeting marked the first time this municipal election season that neighborhood-level Democratic Party insiders formally voted on candidates running for local office. All 30 ward committee across the city are slated to take straw-poll votes in the coming two weeks before the Democratic citywide convention.

And, at least according to the 44 Morris Cove Democratic Ward Committee members who showed up to participate on Wednesday, the two incumbents running for mayor and neighborhood alder have the party’s support with the latter’s standing quite a bit more precarious than the former’s.

DeCola a six-term Ward 18 incumbent and retired postal carrier who serves on the Board of Alders leadership as the local legislature’s so-called “third officer” won 23 votes to challenger Susan Campion’s 21.

Campion is a former Ward 18 committee co-chair and healthcare advocate

who serves as the president of the Connecticut Association of Addiction Professionals. She’s running in part on opposition to a larger Tweed New Haven Airport and its associated negative environmental impacts, at least according to comments made by the two Morris Cove neighbors who nominated her for aldermanic office during Wednesday’s meeting.

DeCola played a key role in brokering the final alder-approved 43-year Tweed expansion deal two years ago, and has argued that Tweed is a citywide service that Morris Covers have to realistically reckon with and find ways to mitigate the harm of without outright blocking it, in the same way that neighbors to Union Station have to deal with the sounds of trains late at night and the neighbors to I-95 have to deal with the noise and air pollution of highway traffic.

Elicker, a two-term incumbent who also has supported a larger Tweed airport, won 23 votes of support on Wednesday night for another term as mayor. Among his Democratic mayoral challengers, retired police sergeant Shafiq Abdussabur (who has made a play for the East Shore’s support) came in a distant second with 8 votes, former legal aid attorney Liam Brennan brought in 7, and ex-McKinsey consultant Tom Goldenberg landed 6.

Incumbent City Clerk Michael Smart also overwhelmingly defeated Democratic challenger Robert Lee to win the committee’s unanimous endorsement, 44 to 0.

After an extended period of hugs and handshakes and schmoozing among the candidates and neighborhood Democratic Party stalwarts, Ward 18 Committee Co-Chairs Lisa Bassani and Nicholas Colavolpe called the meeting to order at around 7:30 p.m.

They opened the floor of nomination speeches for alder, with Colavolpe going first to back his friend and party colleague DeCola.

For DeCola: "We Stick Together"

“I’d like to nominate Sal DeCola for our alder from the 18th ward,” Colavolpe said. “I’ve worked with him for almost 12 years now. We stick together. He’s there 24/7. You can call him. He answers and calls everybody back.” And that was that.

A fellow committee member named Loretta (pictured) seconded DeCola’s nomination. “He has been there for all of us,” she said about the current alder. “Every time you call him, he’s there. Every time there’s a problem, he takes care of it.”

For Campion: "The Status Quo Is Not OK"

Jules Scanley then stood up to nominate DeCola’s challenger, Campion, for

the Ward 18 aldermanic seat.

“She has the passion, commitment, the intelligence, and the interpersonal skills to speak up for Ward 18,” he said. “And not just to speak up, but make a difference.”

A native New Havener and licensed alcohol and drug specialist, Campion previously worked as the director of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center’s HIV/AIDS division and was awarded the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADC) Award of

In regards to Campion’s work opposing the expansion of the airport, Scheneman said, “A lot of us moved to this area because there is a lot of greenspace. We all like the greenspace. We all like the water. And I know that Susan will be a crusader for our environment to help keep it cleaner and nicer and safer.”

“She’s got the skills and the kindness that’s necessary to do this job,” he said.

Final Vote: "Very Close"

And with that, having already heard from the mayoral candidates at a Zoomed committee-hosted forum on Sunday (which in turn followed an East Shore Community Management Team-hosted mayoral candidate forum in April), the Ward 18 Democratic Ward Committee members filed towards Bassani’s and Colavolpe’s table to pick up paper ballots and cast their votes.

As Bassani explained, Wednesday night’s committee votes were binding for alder and advisory for mayor in regards to who the committee co-chairs will support at the July 25 citywide Democratic convention.

After nearly four dozen committee members filled out their paper ballots and passed them along to the co-chairs, Bassani and Colavolpe retreated to a table towards the back of the cafeteria to undertake the official count.

The final votes were “very close” in the alder race, Colavolpe said as he announced DeCola’s two-vote win.

After the meeting concluded, DeCola welcomed the narrow endorsement and pledged to continue working “with the ones that have concerns [about Tweed]” and keep trying to have a “civil conversation” about mitigating whatever negative impacts a larger airport has on the neighborhood.

“I know it’s in our backyard,” he said, “but it’s for the whole city.”

Elicker also described the vote of support he received from the committee, especially in an area where Tweed has been such a hot topic for debate, as “a good sign” for his reelection campaign.

Campion, meanwhile, was equally heartened by the 21 votes she pulled in on Wednesday.

Advocate of the Year in 2022.

“She’s worked tirelessly to prevent the expansion of Tweed,” Scanley said, and was a founding member of the antiTweed-expansion environmental advocacy group 10,000 Hawks.

“The status quo is not OK. We don’t just go with what’s known. Sometimes we have to give this community a chance.”

Sure, she didn’t win the committee’s endorsement then and there, but she said she far outperformed what she and her supporters expected in her intra-party run against such a long-standing incumbent.

Asked if she still plans to run for Ward 18 alder in the Democratic primary which, since she won’t get the town committee’s endorsement at the convention, will require her to petition her way onto the ballot Campion said, assuredly, yes.

“We did beautifully” tonight, Campion said. “We will run, and we will win.”

Glenn Scheneman agreed as he seconded Campion’s nomination.

Lots of Dems, lots of handshakes: Board of Ed rep Ed Joyner with Beaver Hills Dem committee co-chair Jess Corbett.

Closing pitches maClosing pitches made by mayoral challengers Shafiq Abdussabur (center) ..

City Clerk Mike Smart with Co-Chair Bassani.

New Haven Independent

Now In Charge, Negrón Prepares To Listen

by MAYA MCFADDEN

New schools Supt. Madeline Negrón promised not to shake things up in the public school district until she has first had time to hear from school staff, students, families, and the community.

Negrón shared that message as part of her 90-day “entry plan” during a presentation to the Board of Education Monday evening at her first board meeting in the new role. Negrón, a former New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) principal and director of education who most recently served as Hartford’s acting deputy superintendent, replaced her now-retired predecessor, Iline Tracey, at the start of this month.

Monday’s regular bimonthly full Board of Education meeting was hosted in person at the Barack Obama School on Farnham Avenue and online via Zoom.

Negrón’s presentation began with the goal of “listening, learning, and understanding to successfully lead NHPS towards the next chapter of excellence.”

The plan included four initial goals.

The first is to establish and promote a highly effective district governance team. The second is to build trusting, productive, and collaborative working

relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Her third goal is to gain an understanding of the current strategies, strengths, and areas of opportunity in the district’s approach to teaching and learning. And the fourth goal is to establish operational effectiveness.

By listening first, Negrón said, she

aims to learn about the current state of the district including its strengths and challenges which will “help me lead with full understanding and not assumptions.”

Negrón’s plan includes specific ways for her to gather information about the district, including through one-on-one

meetings with all Board of Education members and with the district’s unions and central office administrators. She also plans to host “Community Coffees” at each school for staff and parents, and roundtable conversations with parents and caregivers to learn about their hopes and dreams for their students and the district.

She added that she plans to join the Board of Education in their first retreat within her first 90 days.

Her plan also includes continuing her visits to schools with the goal of visiting all 41 schools and programs throughout the district to talk with principals, teachers, support staff, and students to understand the unique context of each school.

“I don’t plan to just go and walk the halls and be in offices. I want to be in classrooms,” she said.

The plan also includes meeting with business and community leaders, elected officials, religious groups, higher education institutions and local social service organizations to develop partnerships. During her visits and conversations, Negrón said, she intends to review and analyze student and staff performance data and recent culture and climate data.

School visits will also be an oppor-

tunity for her to observe and assess the quality of teaching and learning and professional development across the district, she said.

At the conclusion of her plan presentation on Monday, Negrón said she will review the district’s usage of federal ESSER funds to begin allocating priority areas for the remaining dollars.

As the 2023 – 2024 school year approaches Negrón added that she will put together an Opening of School crossfunctional team that will meet regularly to monitor district readiness for the first day of school.

At the end of her first 90 days, Negrón said she expects to be prepared to use her entry plan data analysis work to develop a 2024 – 2027 Strategic Operating Plan for the school district.

Board members Justin Elicker, Edward Joyner, and Darnell Goldson thanked Negrón for the concise presentation and for a plan that focuses on listening and learning about the district first.

Negrón was not the only new face at Monday’s meeting.

The Board’s new student representative John Carlos Serana Musser was sworn onto the Board by Mayor Justin Elicker on Monday evening, as well.

MAYA MCFADDEN PHOTO

Madeline Negrón at first official Board of Education meeting Monday.

New Haven Independent

Conte Summer Coders Go “Camping”

by MAYA MCFADDEN

A digital thunderstorm rumbled into a Conte West School classroom of rising third graders who were in the middle of a computer-code-created camping trip. That was the scene at Conte West School Wednesday morning during a two-hour coding lesson with third graders to-be from around New Haven.

The young students learned some elementary computer programming skills by conjuring up a digital camping trip which was interrupted by a sudden computer-generated thunderstorm.

Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration (FAME) math coach Stephanie White and Edgewood School math coach Sarah Clarke teamed up in the Conte classroom to host a weeklong summer coding program with the young students. White and Clarke are a part of a team of 16 New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) district educators with coding experience who make up a traveling coding program throughout the district this summer. The teachers visit each summer school site for a week of introducing second- through fourth-grade students to coding.

For the second summer in a row, NHPS is using the STEM program SAM Labs for the coding summer camp. Participating educators received professional development from SAM Labs. SAM Labs also partners with NHPS during the school year at 16 schools around the district to support teaching in technology, STEAM, science, math, and general education.

“Are you guys ready to get coding with us,” said White at the start of Wednesday’s class.

Wednesday’s lesson continued on from the students’ first two days of the coding camp. Earlier in the the week students created imitation camp fires and tents with crafts materials. They then programmed a RGB LED block to flicker and resemble the flames of their camp fires. The students also created camping tents with crafts and tested the durability of them by using blow dryers and spray bottles of water to mimic rain fall and strong winds.

Wednesday’s class began with students getting set up with their tablets. They each scanned the SAM Labs QR code on the classroom’s smart board to begin using the program.

“You guys are not going to believe what’s happening. A storm came during our camping trip. We need to code that storm!” White said. “What sounds do you hear during a storm?” she asked the class. Students called out sounds like lightning, rain, thunder, and wind.

The curriculum used for the week-long lessons tells the story of a blue character named Blocky who takes the students on an imaginary camping trip where they crafted a fire, pitched tents, and roasted marshmallows.

By the end of Wednesday’s class the

students paired their tablets with a RGB LED block which they coded to replicate the sounds of a thunderstorm, which was the unfortunate next part of their camping story.

The students coded along with Clarke and White, letting Clarke first show and talk through the steps. Then the students repeated them on their tablets.

The students started with placing a keypress in their digital work stations then clicking and dragging four delays onto

threes to set each time delay for their storm sounds.

“This connects to math, too?” White asked.

The students cheered in response and added that the lesson also connects to science and time.

“All of that is involved in coding! And we get to go on a fun camping trip while doing it!” White added.

The students finished their project by lastly connecting their delays to the sound players and adding five sounds. The storm sounds were normal winds, normal rain, heavy rain, storm, and hurricane winds.

“I’m so excited,” said one student as they neared completing the project and couldn’t wait to hear the final product of the storm they coded.

For some students the coding process took only a few minutes.

White emphasized the coding course’s key takeaways like its connection to other core academic subjects like literacy, math, science, and engineering. She added that the coding curriculum allows for students to make mistakes, they learn to troubleshoot whenever technology is involved, and they learn that there isn’t just one right answer for most problems.

Earlier in the week the students began the camp by building an actual tent together as a class and enjoying marshmallows also known as “squishy goodness” to the class.

“We realized that some of these students have never seen a tent in real life,” said Clarke.

This helped the educators to set the scene for the coding lesson’s story.

Students also made tent replicas from cardboard boxes, paper, plastic wrap, and other maker space materials.

During the lesson third grader Malachi brought his tablet to White telling her he was having trouble connecting his RGB LED block to his tablet. “What are you noticing?” White asked him.

“It’s not blinking any colors anymore,” he said.

White then went on to help Malachi troubleshoot the issue and pair his block with his tablet again.

ing as an adult, all students need to develop collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These concepts and skills are naturally embedded in all of our curriculum, enabling the students to learn and practice while still having fun. Not only do we want them to benefit educationally, but we also want to see them develop a love for learning and a desire to keep asking questions.”

To close out the storm lesson Wednesday, Clarke gathered the students in a circle on the classroom rug and placed a small paper campfire at the middle.

She then read the students a “not so spooky, spooky story” while around the fire. While reading, Clarke used her coding program to also replicate the noises mentioned in the story like splashing puddles, creaky doors, and a the hoot of an owl in the woods at night.

After the story the students talked through what the beginning, middle, and end of the story were.

They also practiced identifying story elements like solution, problem, setting, and characters once returning to their desk.

Before the students headed off to lunch, they began their next camping-focused lesson about fireflies. At the end of Wednesday’s class the students learned facts about fireflies like that they use their lights to communicate. The students were tasked with homework to look out their windows to see if they can find fireflies at night.

For the next class they planned to make firefly prototypes by coding a system that simulates a firefly’s light.

After students headed to lunch, Clarke and White described the coding program as a “bonus for us teachers after a hard year.”

“Doing this makes you want to teach again,” White said.

They described the summer program as “refreshing” because they are able to focus on a single lesson at a time and complete it through.

“You don’t always get the classroom time to work with them how you want,” White said.

their screen. They then placed five sound players, each for a storm sound that would sound off at a set time interval.

“Do I have to put the buttons in a certain order?” asked one student.

White responded no, but that buttons should be organized to make them easier to find on their screens.

They then dragged the RGB LED button onto their screens alongside their actual blocks and paired them.

Once paired, the students counted by

After finishing creating their digital storms some students couldn’t help but continue to sharpen their coding skills by adding additional sounds to their work space like a lion roar and a doorbell. When asked what he thinks about coding, rising third grader Xavier described it as fun because he’s able to learn how technology works.

SAM Labs Junior Education Consultant Mary Donnelly told the Independent via email Thursday that the goal of SAM Labs is to “increase students’ Computer Science, Programming, and Computational Thinking skills.”

Donnelly added: “While not every student may go into Coding or Engineer-

This summer the duo plans to do a pilot lesson with Clinton Avenue first graders to see if they can teach coding to younger grades next year.

Clarke, who has taught for the past 20 years, said the summer coding lessons are the “highlight of my year.”

This year is the second year the duo have been partnering with Sam Labs in the summer curriculum.

“It rejuvenates me for the next year,” Clarke added.

Next week Clarke and White will host the weeklong coding program at John Martinez School in both English and Spanish.

Rising third grader Harmoni helps Sophia.

White helps troubleshoot issue

New Haven Independent

State Sends $2M To Fair Haven Childcare Hub

by THOMAS BREEN

As a dozen preschoolers laughed and bounced around a fenced-in outdoor playground on Haven Street, city and state officials gathered in a Fair Haven childcare center’s parking lot to celebrate a $2 million early-childhood-education boost from the state.

On Wednesday morning, Gov. Ned Lamont, state Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, Mayor Justin Elicker, and a half-dozen state and city legislators and childcare providers and supporters met up outside of LULAC Head Start ’s warehouse-turned-classroom space at 106 Haven St. to mark $2 million in state bonding now heading to the long-time local childcare program.

LULAC Head Start Executive Director Mikyle Byrd-Vaughn said that that recent surge in state aid will help LULAC construct a resource center for children with social-emotional and behavioral challenges, a family resource center, and a teachers lab at a Haven Street site that already serves more than 100 children who come from low-income families and who are between the ages of 8 weeks and five years old.

“I know with the right environment, with the right support around you, with community engagement, children can do the unimaginable,” Byrd-Vaughn said during Wednesday’s presser.

LULAC Head Start just entered its 40th

year serving New Haven area children and families, she said. “What a great way to kick off this year of celebration!” She said that the local childcare program is fully enrolled, and has a waitlist of around 150 infants and toddlers and an additional 40 prechoolers. LULAC bought the Haven Street ex-warehouse property in

August 2020 for $800,000 and has subsequently moved out of its long-time former Fair Haven home on James Street.

This state money will “allow us to continue serving” the 100-plus young children LULAC provides care for, Byrd-Vaughn said. Without this aid, the program might not have been able to re-

locate and wouldn’t be able to complete construction on its ongoing Haven Street projects, thereby displacing 100 families who currently rely on the program for quality affordable early childhood education.

“We know our services are impacting children’s full development from the very early age that we are able to enroll them,” she said.

Each of the seven fellow speakers at Wednesday’s presser returned to those same points again and again as they stressed the importance of government investments in quality, accessible, affordable childcare.

“Just one or two years of high-quality early childhood education dramatically changes someone’s trajectory,” Elicker said, referencing the Perry Project’s yearslong study of the impact of preschool on a program participants’ lives. “The data is clear. If we invest in our youngest people, we’re going to dramatically change their trajectories in the future. This is the right thing to do, not only for families, but for the children and their future.”

In that vein, he said, the city recently won aldermanic approval to spend $1.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on partnering with Hope for New Haven / Cercle Inc. to administer a workforce development grant program for early childhood education and childcare providers in New Haven. Alders also recently signed off on spend-

ing $1.4 million in ARPA on an agreement with United Way to run an “expansion and enhancement grant program” supporting local childcare providers, and still another $500,000 in ARPA aid to work with United Way on developing an “early childhood education and childcare strategic plan” for the city.

“One of the critical areas in our society is the fact that so many children are coming to kindergarten unprepared to be there,” State Sen. and President Pro Tem Martin Looney said. That can lead to a “downward spiral” of behavioral challenges and educational struggles over the course of a young person’s life in school. “Whereas if they were prepared to walk into their first day of kindergarten with confidence, with preparation, with anticipation and with happiness and a sense of comfort and belonging,” Looney said, “it would make a world of difference, not only at age five going into kindergarten, but for the rest of their educational lives.”

Fair Havener and LULAC Head Start parent of two Tienna-Lynn Norman said that her four-year-old son and one-yearold daughter have both benefited tremendously from participating in the neighborhood childcare program.

She said that her son was “speech-delayed” but, upon going to LULAC, “he learned very quickly. His speech improved very quickly.”

About LULAC, she said, “they were very, very welcoming from the start.”

Elicker Leads Pack In Q2 Fundraising

by THOMAS BREEN

Mayor Justin Elicker out-fundraised his Democratic primary rivals by between $14,000 and $38,000 in individual contributions this spring and still has over $181,000 left in the bank according to the latest mayoral race campaign finance filings.

Those reports cover campaign money raised and spent between April 1 and June 30 in this year’s race for mayor.

All four Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination in the Sept. 12 primary two-term incumbent Justin Elicker, retired police sergeant Shafiq Abdussabur, former legal aid attorney Liam Brennan, and ex-McKinsey consultant Tom Goldenberg submitted their required campaign finance reports with the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) by Monday’s filing deadline.

The reports offer a snapshot of where the race stands, at least from a dollarsand-cents perspective.

Viewed from that angle, the current mayor has a serious advantage.

According to his campaign’s second-quarter filing report, Elicker raised $68,788 in

individual donations during that threemonth time frame.

That compares to $54,295 raised by Abdussabur, $34,231 by Brennan, and $30,196 by Goldenberg in that same period.

Those numbers also show that, for the second set of filing reports in a row, clean money prevailed. That’s because the three candidates participating in the city’s public financing Democracy Fund program Elicker, Abdussabur, and Brennan all brought in more in individual donations than Goldenberg, who is not participating in the Democracy Fund.

They did so even as those three Democracy Funders agreed to forswear special-interest money and individual contributions above $445 in exchange for public finance-provided matching funds and grants. All as part of a program designed to help more people, including those without great personal wealth or rich connections, to run for mayor.

Goldenberg, meanwhile, continued to seek out individual donations worth up to $1,000 apiece the state-law-allowed maximum. He brought in ten such maxedout contributions this quarter, and then

lent his campaign another $10,000 of his own money.

In total, according to these four Q2 campaign finance filings, Elicker has raised $227,482 in individual donations, and has brought in $257,042 in total monetary receipts (including Democracy Fund grants and matches).

Abdussabur has raised $101,365 in individual donations, and has brought in $112,305 in total monetary receipts.

Brennan has raised $66,020 in individual donations, and has brought in $76,464 in total monetary receipts.

And Goldenberg has raised $77,688 in individual donations, and has brought in $116,913 in total monetary receipts (including a prior $25,000 loan Goldenberg gave his own campaign earlier this year.) These reports also show that Elicker has much more cash in the bank at the end of the quarter than any of his three Democratic rivals.

Elicker has $181,425 on hand at the end of Q2, Abdussabur has $62,069, Brennan has $36,768, and Goldenberg has $23,880.

“I’m grateful for all of the support our campaign has received,” Elicker is quoted

as saying in a campaign press release sent out on Monday. That release states that Elicker has received 884 donations from New Haven residents so far. “New Haven residents have seen the progress we have made over the past four years on housing, on public safety, on education and on the city’s finances. We have more work to do and New Haven residents clearly want to continue in the direction we are headed.”

“I am so proud of the continued momentum we saw in this second quarter through our fundraising and by sharing our robust platform to address community issues,” Abdussabur is quoted as saying in his own campaign email press release on Monday. “There is a clear growing chorus for change in this city, and you can see it firsthand by the diversity of donors backing our campaign.” His release noted that Abdussabur’s campaign saw a 15 percent increase in donations from individuals this quarter “while the incumbent saw a 33% reduction in contributions this quarter.”

“We exceeded our fundraising goals for the first six months, which is fantastic,” Brennan is quoted as saying in a cam-

paign email press release from Monday. “But, more importantly, we set out to build a grassroots, people-powered campaign and that is exactly what we have done. By focusing on direct voter outreach and a shoe leather approach, we have been able to run on a series of issues that challenges that status quo and points to a better direction for New Haven’s future.” His press release also states that, when taking into account funds raised when he was still exploring a run for mayor and also the Democracy Fund $23,000 grant and other matching funds to come, his campaign has actually raised over $112,000 so far this year.

Goldenberg’s email press release from Tuesday states that the $116,913 his campaign has raised so far this year through individual donations and his own loans to himself represents “the most of all challengers in the race.” He said the list of donors to his campaign includes “three former U.S. city mayors, and numerous community leaders, and current and former elected officials. Goldenberg looks forward to gearing up for the primary election in September and mobilizing supporters at the polls.”

THOMAS BREEN PHOTO LULAC Head Start ED Mikyle Byrd-Vaughn: "Our services are impacting children's full development.”

Students Hit The Gym, With Books, For LEAP Read-In

by MAYA MCFADDEN

An assistant schools superintendent, a state senator, and a Dixwell alder, among many others, dropped in to the Q House’s gymnasium on Friday to help read to young New Haveners and inspire an early love for books.

Leadership, Education And Athletics

In Partnership Inc.‘s (LEAP) annual read-in on the Green took a shift Friday due to the rainy weather. Instead of hosting hundreds of students on the New Haven Friday, the local youth tutoring and recreation agency hosted its read-in event at each of its programming sites around the city.

Local volunteers like New Haven Public Schools Asst. Supt. Keisha ReddHannans, State Rep. Pat Dillon, State Sen. and President Pro Tem Martin Looney, and Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison (and, also, this reporter) joined students at the Dixwell Q House at 197 Dixwell Ave. to read books to small groups of children with the goal of inspiring a love of reading.

Before the reading began Friday, students gathered in the Q House gymnasium to let out some energy through chants and activities involving singing and dancing.

The activities were led by Dixwell site coordinator Darcus Henry Jr. and several LEAP counselors.

Following the hour-long read-in event, also hosted in the gymnasium, students found a space of their own to silently read their own books for 15 to 20 minutes.

Another volunteer Friday morning was longtime Dixwell Avenue resident Rosa White, who joined the event for the first time this year.

White is a regular at the Q House’s senior center and was motivated to volunteer for the read-in because of how frequently she sees young people at the Dixwell Avenue community center.

White’s children, who she raised in Newhallville, attended and graduated from NHPS schools like Hillhouse and Lincoln Bassett while she was a single mom. White moved to New Haven from Tallahassee, Florida back in 1956.

“I couldn’t afford private school for my kids but New Haven educated and equipped them,” she said.

She came with the goal of reminding the LEAP students that “once you get an education, nobody can take it away from you.”

Just like the title and theme of the book she read to her group of students, which was called “Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Excellence,” White encouraged the youth Friday to “stay in school and get all you can and take it back to your community and family.”

She also shared that she has not stopped learning over the years despite only officially completing high school. White has been taking occasional night courses to further her education since she first arrived in New Haven.

“Read a book, stay focused, and listen to all that your teachers have to offer, because that’s how you’re going to dream big,” she said.

Before the read-in officially kicked off, LEAP Executive Director Henry Fernandez thanked the dozens of volunteers who reported to the LEAP sites around the city.

Morrison told the students “your development is my money” as she took time off of work Friday to join the readin.

Dillon reminded the students that “reading opens your imagination” and gives them power over their own destinies.

Redd-Hannans thanked the LEAP counselors for being role models to New Haven students and also advised that “reading is the key to opening doors unseen” and opportunities.

She challenged the group of students to read for 30 minutes every night.

Dixwell Site Coordinator Darcus Henry Jr. reads with Bryce Johnson.

Dillon and Redd-Hannans join in on energizing activity.

Students and volunteers read books Friday ranging in topics like camping, sports, and the civil rights movement. Yours truly read “Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement” to a group of 11- and 12-year-old students. Even though 11-year-old Kimorah Douglas typically enjoys reading comic books the best, she said she enjoyed learning about the story of Emmett Till during the Friday read-in.

“I didn’t know that story and that he died. It’s cool to learn about history,” she said.

As a lover of reading because “it’s important to stay educated and stimulate your mind,” Douglas said she hopes to see more reading events like Friday’s at LEAP.

Seven-year-old Legend Blake described the read-in event as exciting because he got to meet new people like the volunteers.

Blake recalled reading about bees in his book Friday and learned that bees have venom in their stingers. He said he loves to read books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid at home.

Eight-year-old Bryce Johnson said he doesn’t usually read at home so Friday’s event was a fun new experience.

First time read-in volunteer Rosa White.

COURTESY OF RACHEL KLINE BROWN State Rep. Pat Dillon reads to LEAP summer campers on Friday.

LEAP campers Kimorah Douglas, Legend Blake, and Bryce Johnson.

Darcus Henry Jr. leads students in energizing actives before read-in kicks off.

New Haven Independent

OP-ED: Bidenomics Builds on Efforts to Invest in Struggling Communities

by Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-06)

There is an increased focus on “Bidenomics” as President Joe Biden and his administration implement and communicate his economic policy agenda to the American people. President Biden gave a major speech on the subject in Chicago last month. Listening to that speech, I was struck by one line in particular: “I believe every American willing to work hard should be able to say where they grew up and stay where they grew up.”

Focusing on struggling communities has been a priority of mine for many years. For too long, communities like many of those I represent have been victimized by government policies, overlooked for private investments, and neglected for economic development. President Biden understands that we must make America’s greatness accessible and affordable for everyone, everywhere.

Back in 2009, as we began to plot our recovery out of the Great Recession, I remembered how the New Deal was a raw deal for many of the communities I represent, as it largely excluded African Americans. Careful to avoid repeating that shameful history, I insisted that resources be targeted to long-struggling communities.

We came up with what we called the

10-20-30 formula, which required at least 10 percent of funds in designated accounts to be spent in persistent poverty counties, which are defined as counties that have had a poverty rate of at least 20 percent for at least 30 years. There are more than 400 such counties in America. These counties are as diverse as our country. They are majority Black in the South, majority white in Appalachia, majority Latino in the Southwest, and majority Native American in the Great Plains. Far more are represented by Republicans than by Democrats.

The Recovery Act applied the 10-2030 formula to three rural development accounts: the Rural Community Facilities Program Account, the Rural Business Program Account, and the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account.

The results were impressive. According to the USDA, the 10-20-30 formula was responsible for funding 4,655 projects totaling nearly $1.7 billion in persistent poverty counties. These projects ranged from drinking water infrastructure in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, to a public safety building in New Madrid County, Missouri, to a “green” administration building for a tribal housing authority in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

We increased the number of accounts subject to the 10-20-30 formula from the

3 in the Recovery Act to 15 for the past several years. Billions of federal dollars have been invested under these provisions, and the benefits have continued. Funded by a USDA Community Facilities Grant, the Bamberg-Barnwell Emergency Medical Center opened in 2019 in rural South Carolina, filling an essential need in two communities where two hospitals had closed in 2012 and 2016.

Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative in New Mexico took advantage of the formula to improve reliability and

affordability, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians received a $1.4 million water and waste disposal grant to improve the water infrastructure on their reservation.

A more recent investment by the Economic Development Administration at the Department of Commerce illustrates the promise of these targeted investments in persistent poverty counties. An EDA grant of nearly $4 million was awarded to Panola County, Mississippi, to support the county, and I’m quoting the Department, “with renovating a former outlet mall building for use as a workforce training center that will serve North Mississippi.” That is what the 1020-30 formula is all about.

Our work to target funds to distressed communities has not stopped with the 10-20-30 formula focused on persistent poverty counties. We recognize that county poverty rates are not necessarily the best metric by which to assess the level of need in urban areas, so we have set aside funds for both persistent poverty counties and high-poverty census tracts, including in the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant program. Late last month, a $22.8 million RAISE grant was awarded to build a pedestrian bridge and multi-modal transit hub in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to connect downtown with surrounding

neighborhoods and two HBCUs, South Carolina State and Claflin. This investment will be transformational for that community.

We have been working to target resources to communities in need across the entire federal government while recognizing that different targeting measures will work better for different programs. Last Congress, we developed and introduced the Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, which would direct the Office of Management and Budget to work with agencies to take steps to better target funds to struggling communities and report to Congress on the steps that they have taken and the results that they have had.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and I introduced this legislation on a bipartisan basis last year with Hal Rogers (R-KY05) in the House and Rob Portman (ROH) in the Senate. It passed the House and was marked up in the Senate. It came up just short of being enacted into law, but our work continues. We have achieved remarkable progress. We cannot help struggling Americans unless we help the communities they call home.

We have a president of the United States who understands that. His vision of a country where “every American willing to work hard should be able to say where they grew up and stay where they grew up” is within reach.

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Succeeds Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought heroically.

The organization said Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III will succeed Jackson.

“The promise of America is that we are all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. While we’ve never fully lived up to that promise, we’ve never fully walked away from it because of extraordinary leaders like Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.,” President Joe Biden stated.

“Throughout our decades of friendship and partnership, I’ve seen how Reverend Jackson has helped lead our nation forward through tumult and triumph.”

The President continued:

“Whether on the campaign trail, on the march for equality, or in the room advocating for what is right and just, I’ve seen him as history will remember him: a man of

God and of the people; determined, strategic, and unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our nation.”

One of Jackson’s comrades in the civil rights struggle, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., echoed Biden’s remarks.

“On behalf of the NNPA, representing the Black Press of America, I am so pleased to issue the NNPA’s highest regards and respect to the Honorable Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.,” Chavis remarked.

“I have known and worked with the Rev. Jackson all of my adult life as a fellow freedom fighter in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, NAACP, Rainbow PUSH, United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice, and the National African American Leadership Summit.”

Chavis continued:

“Rev. Jackson’s transformative ‘Run Jesse Run’ presidential campaigns in the 1980s irreversibly changed America for the better.

“The Black Press resolutely salutes Jesse Jackson’s outstanding national and global leadership, and we pledge to keep fighting for freedom, justice, equality, and equity.”

Jackson, a renowned figure in the fight for civil rights, founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971 and established the National Rainbow Coalition in 1984.

In 1996, the two organizations merged to form the powerful and influential Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Organization officials said Dr. Haynes, a Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. co-chair, has exemplified the same passion and commitment to global racial justice that characterizes Jackson’s legacy.

As a co-founder of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference (SDPC), Inc., Haynes has been a guiding force for over two decades, upholding the mission and ministry of the organization.

“This nation has entered a new era of struggle against racial injustices, hate speech, new forms of institutional oppression against the poor, people of color, and those marginalized due to religion or sexual orientation,” said Dr. Iva Carruthers, general secretary, and co-founder of the SDPC.

Bishop Leah Daughtry, co-chair of the SDPC, highlighted the necessity for collaboration between national and local organizations during what he called critical times.

“Collaboration between national and local organizations is ever more needed at this time,” he said in a news release.

According to his official biography, Jackson was born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina.

He graduated from the public schools in Greenville and then enrolled in the University of Illinois on a football scholarship.

Jackson later transferred to North Carolina A&T State University and graduated in 1964.

He began his theological studies at Chicago Theological Seminary but, according to his bio, deferred his studies when he started working full-time in the Civil Rights Movement with Dr. King.

Ordained by Rev. Clay Evans on June

30, 1968, Jackson received his Master of Divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2000.

For his work in human and civil rights and nonviolent social change, Jackson has received over 40 honorary doctorate degrees and frequently lectures at major colleges and universities, including Howard, Yale, Princeton, Morehouse, Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Hampton.

He was made an Honorary Fellow of Regents Park College at Oxford University in the UK in November 2007 and received an Honorary Fellowship from Edge Hill University in Liverpool, England.

In March 2010, Jackson earned induction into England’s prestigious Cambridge Union Society.

In April 2010, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

In October 1997, President Bill Clinton appointed Jackson as Special Envoy of the President and Secretary of State for the Promotion of Democracy in Africa.

“Jill and I are grateful to Rev. Jackson for his lifetime of dedicated service and extend our appreciation to the entire Jackson family,” Biden added.

“We look forward to working with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition as he hands the torch to the next generation of leadership, just as we will continue to cherish the counsel and wisdom that we draw from him.”

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

Congress Jim Clyburn

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks:

Construction

JOB FAIR FOR NEW HEALTH CLINIC BUILDING

Construction Equipment Mechanic preferably experienced in Reclaiming and Road Milling Equipment. We offer factory training on equipment we operate. Location: Bloomfield CT We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits

NOTICE

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Contact: Tom Dunay

Phone: 860- 243-2300

Seeking to employ experienced individuals in the labor, foreman, operator and teamster trades for a heavy outside work statewide. Reliable personal transportation and a valid drivers license required. To apply please call (860) 6211720 or send resume to: Personnel Department, P.O. Box 368, Cheshire, CT06410.

Email: tom.dunay@garrityasphalt.com

Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

: Reclaimer Operators and Milling Operators with current licensing and clean driving record, be willing to travel throughout the Northeast & NY. We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V Drug Free Workforce

PVC FENCE PRODUCTION

We invite all Fair Haven residents, New Haven County residents, Women, People of Color, Persons with Disabilities, and formerly incarcerated workers to participate and learn about available construction trade jobs, network with participating businesses, and apply for a position. All awarded subcontractors will be available for attendees to meet and learn more about opportunities. Date: August 2, 2023

Send Email to info@pacgroupllc.com to receive specific information regarding this job fair. PAC Group is an AA/EOE

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks

NOTICIA

Contact: Rick Tousignant Phone: 860- 243-2300

Email: rick.tousignant@garrityasphalt.com

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Large CT Fence Company looking for an individual for our PVC Fence Production Shop. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Must be familiar with carpentry hand & power tools and be able to read a CAD drawing and tape measure. Use of CNC Router machine a plus but not required, will train the right person. This is an in-shop production position. Duties include building fence panels, posts, gates and more. Must have a valid CT driver’s license & be able to obtain a Drivers Medical Card. Must be able to pass a physical and drug test. Please email resume to pboucher@atlasoutdoor.com.

The Town of East Haven is currently conducting examination for the following positions: Secretary III, Grade Level 11-$24.45/hr.

Records Attendant: $55,473/year

Applications and job descriptions are available at https://www.easthaven-ct.gov/home/news/click-below-job-notices and must be returned to the Civil Service Commission, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512 no later than August 4, 2023.

Union Company seeks:

Tractor Trailer Driver for Heavy & Highway Construction Equipment. Must have a CDL License, clean driving record, capable of operating heavy equipment; be willing to travel throughout the Northeast & NY. We offer excellent hourly rate & excellent benefits

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510

Contact Dana at 860-243-2300

Email: dana.briere@garrityasphalt.com

Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

NEW HAVEN

242-258 Fairmont Ave

AA/EOE-MF

Full Time Administrative assistant position for a steel & misc metals fabrication shop who will oversee the daily operations of clerical duties such as answering phones, accounts payable purchase orders/invoicing and certified payroll. Email resumes to jillherbert@gwfabrication.com

State of Connecticut

Office of Policy and Management

The Town of East Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Veterans and Handicapped are encouraged to apply.

Tree Trimmer - $53,264/year 40 hours per week.

The Town of East Haven is currently seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Zoning Department. Qualified candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, not less than (5) years of experience in construction, tree trimming and relate activity; Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a Class II CDL Connecticut Motor Vehicle License and clean driving record.

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

The town offers an excellent benefit package. Please send resume with references to Ed Sabatino, Assistant Director of Administration and Management, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512 or esabatino@easthaven-ct.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

The Town of East Haven is committed to building a workforce of diverse individuals. Minorities, Females, Handicapped and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Fiscal/ Administrative Officer position Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230419&R2=1308AR&R3=001

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Invitation to Bid (IFB)

HVAC Mechanical Maintenance Services

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

IFB# 001-AM-23-HVAC

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport d/b/a Park City Communities (PCC) is requesting sealed bids from qualified HVAC companies for HVAC services at several locations including but limited to preventative and routine maintenance, monthly cleaning, repair and emergency call-backs A solicitation package will be available on July 17, 2023. To obtain a copy of the solicitation you must send your request to bids@parkcitycommunities.org, please reference solicitation number and title on the subject line. Additional questions should be emailed only to bids@parkcitycommunitites.org. Proposals shall be mailed, or hand delivered to Alan Cashmore, CFO, 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 by 3:00pm August 4, 2023.

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

DRIVER CDL CLASS A

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

Listing: Lead Installer

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 AA/EEO EMPLOYER

Full Time – All Shifts Top Pay-Full Benefits

EOE Please apply in person: 1425 Honeyspot Rd. Ext. Stratford, CT 06615

HVAC department has an opening for an experienced, full time, lead installer for all mechanical systems (Hydronic, Duct-less, RTU’s). Candidate must possess a minimum D2 license, EPA Certificate, and a minimum of 5 years experience. Benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Vehicle. Send resume to: HR Manager, P. O. Box 388, Guilford, CT 06437 or emailHRDept@eastriverenergy.com

ARMED SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER

NOTICE

Town of Bloomfield

Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership,Inc. (LEAP)

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The Town of Wallingford is seeking qualified applicants for Armed School Security Officer. The position pays $55,000 annually plus benefits and will follow the Wallingford Public Schools calendar. To view the position requirements and to register/apply, please go to: https://www.policeapp.com/Wallingford-CT-Police-Department/312/ by the registration/application deadline of Monday, July 10, 2023. Registration for PoliceApp requires a fee of $35.00 that must be paid online to PoliceApp.com. EOE

Salary Range: $87,727 to $136,071

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES

Deputy Finance Director/Controller

Construction

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

Seeking to employ experienced individuals in the labor, foreman, operator and teamster trades for a heavy outside work statewide. Reliable personal transportation and a valid drivers license required. To apply please call (860) 621-1720 or send resume to: Personnel Department, P.O. Box 368, Cheshire, CT06410. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V Drug Free Workforce

NOTICIA

Pre-employment drug testing. AA/EOE. For Details go to  www.bloomfieldct.org

Town of Bloomfield Finance Director

Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. (LEAP) is seeking a qualified individual or firm to provide professional architectural and/or engineering services for the rehabilitation of its building at 31 Jefferson Street in New Haven, CT. The project is being funded through the Community Project Funding Grant under the federal 2023 Economic Development Initiative.

A detailed overview of the RFQ may be obtained at the LEAP Office at 31 Jefferson Street or through an email request to Allie Salazar Gonzalez at leapgrants@leapforkids. org.

Sealed qualifications (3 copies) must be received in the office of the Executive Director of LEAP, 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven, CT 06511 on or before July 20th, 2023 AT 11:00 A.M. at which time they will be opened. There will be two options for site visits prior to the submission of qualifications. They are listed in the full RFQ.

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

Fairfield Housing Authority

Salary Range - $101,455 to $156,599 (expected starting pay maximum is mid-range)

All questions regarding this proposal should be directed in writing to Allie Salazar Gonzalez via email at leapgrants@leapforkids.org. No questions will be answered within 5 days of the opening of the RFP.

Minimum Salary: $52,500 annual

Application DEADLINE is July 7, 2023

General Description of Work:

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510 .

The Resident Services Coordinator is a key Fairfield Housing Authority (FHA) staff position that insures residents’ services are the Authority’s first priority. The Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) is responsible for initial and ongoing engagement of residents and all administrative duties to assist the FHA in its operations. The RSC works closely with our supportive service provider and our property management team to insure residents’ needs are addressed, and support residents to fulfill their responsibilities under the lease. A full job description and employment application is available at https://www.fairfieldhc.org/ or by calling 203-366-6578. Applications must be postmarked on or before July 7, 2023 to be considered and the FHA reserves the right to begin interviewing candidates prior to the application deadline.

NEW HAVEN

Fully Benefited – 35 hours weekly Pre-employment drug testing. For more details, visit our website –www.bloomfieldct.org

Portland

Police Officer full-time

Go to www.portlandct.org for details

Minority and women owned individuals or firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Metropolitan District Commission 2023R-17 Backwater Valve Program

242-258 Fairmont Ave

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Applications & job descriptions are available at the Fairfield Housing Authority’s office located at 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield Monday-Friday, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M, or downloaded from the website listed above. To be considered for this position, the applicant must complete the job application and attached a Resume which should be mailed to the address above. Fax, email or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Minority and Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Fairfield Housing Authority is EOE, M/F/D employer.

CT. Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the intellectual formation of Candidates in response to the

Notice of Public Hearing

The Housing Authority, City of Bristol is amending its 2023-2024 Agency Plan in compliance with the HUD Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A Public Hearing will be held on September 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaylord Towers Community Hall located at 55 Gaylord Street, Bristol, CT.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Information is available for review and inspection at Housing Authority, City of Bristol, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT during regular business hours. Please call (860) 582-6313 for an appointment.

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

Listing: Commercial Driver

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Immediate opening for a Class A full time driver for petroleum/like products deliveries for nights and weekends. Previous experience required. Send resume to: HR Manager, P. O. Box 388, Guilford, CT 06437 or email: hrdept@eastriverenergy.com

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

********An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer**********

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any

STEEL CORPORATION APPLY NOW!

QSR

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

Top pay for top performers. Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation Pay. Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT

The Metropolitan District (MDC) is seeking the services of SBE certified, MBE or WBE plumbing firms, CCTV and/or sewer lateral inspection firms for on-call professional plumbing services in support of the District’s Backwater Valve Program. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meetings will be held on July 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT, and July 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT at 125 Maxim Road, Hartford, CT 06114 in the Training room. Prospective Respondents must attend only one of these Pre-Bid. Bid information will be available on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:00:00 AM Eastern Time. Requests for clarification are due Friday, July 14, 2023 4:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Bids are due Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Visit this bid on our website at https://mdc.procureware.com/home to review this opportunity.

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

State of Connecticut

Office of Policy and Management

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for an Agency Labor Relations Specialist Trainee (Leadership Associate (Confidential) position, a Labor Relations Specialist position, and an Oracle Business Intelligence Analytics Manager (Information Technology Manager 1) position.

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at:

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Fiscal/ Administrative Officer. Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230605&R2=1308AR&R3=001

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230608&R2= 5989VR&R3=001

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230608&R2= 5256MP&R3=001

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230601&R2= 1561MP&R3=002

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE

Sale of Surplus Rolling Stock New Haven, Connecticut New Haven Parking Authority Project #23-053

QSR STEEL CORPORATION APPLY NOW!

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

NOW ACCEPTING PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR HALES COURT

Affordable Rental Housing - TWO, THREE & FOUR-BEDROOM UNITS, 2-78 Hales Court, Westport CT 06880

Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders

Bids due July 7, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

Bid Documents will be available beginning June 26, 2023 at no cost by downloading from the New Haven Parking Authority/Park New Haven website at https://parknewhaven.com/request-for-bids/ or visit the Temple Street Garage Office at One Temple Street, New Haven, CT to obtain a copy.

New Haven Parking Authority is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

Top pay for top performers. Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation Pay.

Preliminary Applications will be accepted beginning on 06/20/2023 AND ENDS with a postmark date of 07/14/2023. Pre-applications received after the end date as postmarked will be automatically rejected. Pre-applications are to be mailed only to Owner ’s offices located at 5 Canal Street, Westport, CT 06880.

Owner: Hales Court Housing, LLC

Managing Agent: Millennium Real Estate Services, LLC

ARMED SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER

NOTICIA

VALENTINA

MACRI

VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

The Town of Wallingford is seeking qualified applicants for Armed School Security Officer. The position pays $55,000 annually plus benefits and will follow the Wallingford Public Schools calendar. To view the position requirements and to register/apply, please go to: https://www.policeapp.com/Wallingford-CT-Police-Department/312/ by the registration/application deadline of Monday, July 10, 2023. Registration for PoliceApp requires a fee of $35.00 that must be paid online to PoliceApp.com. EOE

Classified Apt for Rent

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510

Cheshire: Accepting Prelim Appl BY MAIL ONLY for wait list 62 yrs or older or disabled at Cheshire Hillside Village. Waiting List Open Wed, July 26, 2023 – Sat, July 29, 2023 ONLY. Subsidized. EHO. CHFA Financed. Completed Prelim Appl MUST BE POSTMARKED July 26th – July 29th, 2023 ONLY. Wait List Closed July 30, 2023. Contact Gibson Assoc. Inc. 175 E. Mitchell Av Cheshire Ph: 203-272-3781 TDD 800-545-1833x165

NEW HAVEN

Listing: Installers

242-258 Fairmont Ave

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

HVAC department has openings for experienced, full time, installers for mechanical systems (Hydronic, Duct-less, RTU’s). Trade license and 3-5 years of experience preferred. Benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Vehicle. Send resume to: HR Manager, P. O. Box 388, Guilford, CT 06437 or email HRDept@eastriverenergy.com

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

**An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer**

CT. Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the intellectual formation of Candidates in response to the Church’s Ministry needs. The cost is $125. Classes start Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:303:30 Contact: Chairman, Deacon Joe J. Davis, M.S., B.S. (203) 996-4517 Host,General Bishop Elijah Davis, D.D. Pastor ofPitts Chapel U.F.W.B. Church 64 Brewster St. New Haven, CT

Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager

The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is seeking to fill the Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager position. Visit www.scrcog.org for the full position description, qualifications, and application requirements. Applications are to be submitted by noon on Monday, July 31, 2023, or until the position is filled. Questions may be emailed to jobs@scrcog.org. SCRCOG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

C.J. Fucci, Inc., a Heavy/Highway general contractor,

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

seeks an experienced Project Manager based out of our New Haven, CT offices. Qualified candidates will have at least 10 years’ experience working as a project manager on heavy highway/bridge, concrete, demolition, and civil and site projects valued at $1M to $20M. A four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent experience, extensive knowledge of construction, effective management techniques and superior interpersonal and communication skills are required. Bridge, and CT DOT experience is preferred. Night/weekend work may be required. Applicants must submit project history with resume. AA/EOE M/F/Disability/Vet. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage qualified woman and minorities to apply. Please submit your resume and project history to lreopell@cjfucci.com

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any informalities in the bidding, if such actions are in the best interest of the

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Principal Labor Relations Specialist.

Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230417&R2=6342MP&R3=001

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

WANTED TRUCK DRIVER

Applicants will need to meet the income requirements based on family size for 60% of Area Median Income, or less. Preliminary Applications will be received during the period noted above and placement on the wait list will be made through the random selection method, once the period has ended. The maximum number of pre-applications to be placed on the wait list is one hundred (100). Pre-applications will not be accepted by hand-delivery, facsimile, email or any other electronic transmission.

Four Person family 60% AMI Max limit $71,520/year: 2 Bedroom unit Maximum current rent- $1,200/month

Six Person family 60% AMI Max limit $82,980/year: 3 Bedroom unit Maximum current rent- $1,350/month

Eight Person family 60% AMI Max limit $94,440/year: 4 Bedroom unit Maximum current rent- $1,450/month

Pre-Applications will be provided to any & all interested persons. Individuals or families may pick up a hard copy of the pre-application at the Owner’s offices located at 5 Canal Street, Westport, CT or online at https://www.westportha.org. You may request a pre- application be mailed to you by contacting us at 203-227-4672

For Additional Information Contact Westport Housing Authority: Phone: (203) 227-4672

TRS/TDD: (800) 842-9710

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

Truck Driver with clean CDL license

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

Full time experienced welder for Structural/Miscellaneous metals- email resume to jillherbert@gwfabrication.com

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

PJF Construction Corporation AA/EOE

Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT Assistant

Please send resume to attielordan@gmail.com

Fairfield Housing Authority

Minimum Salary: $52,500 annual

Application DEADLINE is July 7, 2023

General Description of Work:

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

Pre-employment drug testing. AA/EOE.

For Details go to www.bloomfieldct.org

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

The Resident Services Coordinator is a key Fairfield Housing Authority (FHA) staff position that insures residents’ services are the Authority’s first priority. The Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) is responsible for initial and ongoing engagement of residents and all administrative duties to assist the FHA in its operations. The RSC works closely with our supportive service provider and our property management team to insure residents’ needs are addressed, and support residents to fulfill their responsibilities under the lease. A full job description and employment application is available at https://www.fairfieldhc. org/ or by calling 203-366-6578. Applications must be postmarked on or before July 7, 2023 to be considered and the FHA reserves the right to begin interviewing candidates prior to the application deadline.

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 AA/EEO EMPLOYER

EOE

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Applications & job descriptions are available at the Fairfield Housing Authority’s office located at 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield Monday-Friday, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M, or downloaded from the website listed above. To be considered for this position, the applicant must complete the job application and attached a Resume which should be mailed to the address above. Fax, email or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Minority and Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Fairfield Housing Authority is EOE, M/F/D employer.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY STATE MODERATE RENTAL PROGRAM

Town of Bloomfield

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

NOTICE

MR 19, 19A, 066, and 008

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

PUBLIC NOTICE OPENING OF THE 2 AND 3 BEDROOM WAITING LISTS

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

Patrol Police Officer

$37.93 hourly ($78,885 annually) – full time, benefited Pre-employment drug testing. For more details, visit our website – www.bloomfieldct.org

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled

NOTICIA

Effective July 1, 2023 the Seymour Housing Authority will open the 2 and 3 bedroom State Moderate Rental Waiting List for a period of 90 Days and it will be closed again on September 30, 2023 in accordance with its Tenant Selection and Continued Occupancy Policy. Apparently eligible applicants for these lists will be placed on the waiting list as a result of a random lottery of the pool of apparently eligible applicant from the open period. The lottery drawing will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Main Lobby of The Seymour Housing Authority, located at 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT 06483. There are existing apparently eligible families on our 2 and 3 bedroom list at the present time, and the pool of applicants from the July, August and September 2023 open application period would be placed at the bottom of the current waiting list.

Public Notice

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

Town of Bloomfield Finance Director

The Town of Wallingford is seeking qualified applicants for Superintendent – Sewer. The position is responsible for providing technical and managerial direction in the operation and maintenance of the Town’s wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and sanitary sewer collection systems. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree, plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the wastewater treatment field with 3 years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience. Applicants must possess and maintain, a State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Class IV Operator certification and a valid CT driver’s license. Salary: $97, 917 to $125, 278 annually, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, deferred compensation plan, paid sick and vacation time. A complete job announcement and application may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of July 25, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

The Manchester Housing Authority Federal Low Income Public Housing (LIPH) program will accept applications for the 0-bedroom/efficiency waiting list for elderly (62+) or disabled applicants on 8:00 AM June 1, 2023.

Salary Range - $101,455 to $156,599 (expected starting pay maximum is mid-range)

Classified Apt for Rent

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510

Interested parties may apply on the MHA website at https://manchesterha.org/waitlist.aspx .

If needed, printed applications are available at 24 Bluefield Drive Manchester, CT 06040 and may be returned by mail, fax, or drop box to the same address.

FY 2023 Low-Income (80%) Limit

Fully Benefited – 35 hours weekly Pre-employment drug testing. For more details, visit our website –www.bloomfieldct.org

Portland

Important Information

Family must first meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for this program. Maximum Income and Base rents averaging $500 or 30% of income, whichever is higher, applies for this program. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to pay the base rent to pay utilities for the unit including oil heating, electricity, and water. Applicants for the 2 bedroom list must demonstrate an ability to occupy all 2 bedrooms based on their household composition. Applicant for the 3 bedroom list must demonstrate and ability to occupy all 3 bedrooms based on their household composition. Please be advised that these programs are not subsidized voucher programs, such as Section 8. This program is for Low to Moderate Income State Public Housing. For more information on Qualifications, please visit our website at www. Seymourhousing.org or contact us at 203-888-4579.

Applicants can be picked up from the Seymour Housing Authority at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 or requested at 203-888-4579. You may also obtain an application online at www. Seymourhousing.org.

This is not based on the order of arrival; the Manchester Housing Authority will place all applications received into a lottery process. The maximum number of applicants to be added to the waiting list is 75. Once the lottery has been conducted, chosen applicants will be notified by mail. Due to the high number of expected responses, applicants not chosen for the lottery may not receive notification.

Police Officer full-time

If you require reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, please notify the office and you will be advised on how to proceed with the request.

NEW HAVEN

242-258 Fairmont Ave

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

THE GLENDOWER GROUP, INC.

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

Go to www.portlandct.org for details

QSR STEEL CORPORATION

Cheshire: Accepting Prelim Appl BY MAIL ONLY for wait list 62 yrs or older or disabled at Cheshire Hillside Village. Waiting List Open Wed, July 26, 2023 – Sat, July 29, 2023 ONLY. Subsidized. EHO. CHFA Financed. Completed Prelim Appl MUST BE POSTMARKED July 26th – July 29th, 2023 ONLY. Wait List Closed July 30, 2023. Contact Gibson Assoc. Inc. 175 E. Mitchell Av Cheshire Ph: 203-272-3781 TDD 800-545-1833x165

Health Promotion Coordinator (New Haven, CT) Monitor My Health, Inc. - Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement all activities of the health promotion program. Travel required. Reqs: Bachelor's, 2 yrs related exp, 1 yr supervisory exp & grant writing; Certified as a National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. Full Time. Send Resumes to: support@monitormyhealth.org

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

APPLY NOW!

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

Request for Proposals

Construction Manager at Risk for Eastview Terrace Phase I

The Glendower Group, Inc. is currently seeking proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Eastview Terrace Phase 1. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Glendower’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing. cobblestonesystems.com/gateway

beginning on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 3:00PM.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

Top pay for top performers. Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation Pay. Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT

The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is seeking to fill the Transportation Planner – GIS/Data Manager position. Visit www.scrcog.org for the full position description, qualifications, and application requirements. Applications are to be submitted by noon on Monday, July 31, 2023, or until the position is filled. Questions may be emailed to jobs@scrcog.org. SCRCOG is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

Public Housing Software Conversion RFP No. P23002

SCOPE:

THE GLENDOWER GROUP, INC.

Request for Proposals

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

Construction Manager at Risk for Youth Continuum

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

The Glendower Group, Inc. is currently seeking proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Youth Continuum. A complete copy of the requirement may be obtained from Glendower’s Vendor Collaboration Portal https://newhavenhousing.cobblestonesystems.com/gateway

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

beginning on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 3:00PM.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

The Housing Authority of the City of Danbury hereby issues this Request for Proposal for qualified and experienced firms who have a demonstrated track record providing affordable housing and accounting management software in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL RETURN:

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Fiscal/Administrative Officer. Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230309&R2=1308AR&R3=001

Housing Authority of the City of Danbury, 2 Mill Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 Envelope Must be Marked: RFP No. P23002, PH Software Conversion

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 AA/EEO EMPLOYER

SUBMITTAL

DEADLINE

August 14, 2023 at 11:00am (EST)

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

RFP DOCUMENTATION: Go to: www.hacdct.org “Bidding Opportunities”

[Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

America’s Jehiel Oliver left banking to help African farmers make thousands of dollars with genius app

Abu Mubarik, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Across sub-Saharan Africa, more than 60 percent of crops are cultivated by hand, affecting the productivity of farmers as well as crop yield. Data cited by Forbes show that there are over 200 million farmers in Africa living on less than $2 a day.

The lack of machinery needed to cultivate farmlands by smallholder farmers has been largely attributed to cost and finance. This is where black American entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver comes in with his initiative some have touted as “Uberfor-tractors.”

Oliver started his career in banking but he was driven to do something meaningful for Africa and that led him to invest in farming. “I’m from the US, and started my professional career in finance,” Oliver told Forbes Africa. “But in [my] mind, I always wanted to do work that was meaningful for my community and I came from parents who were kind of pan-African in their view of the world.”

After quitting the banking field, Oliver went into finance consulting and spent time looking at restructuring invest-

ment across the Global South, which ultimately led him into agriculture. According to him, it was during this period that he uncovered the importance of agriculture, inspiring him to launch Hello Tractor. Based in Kenya, Hello Tractor is a smartphone app that connects smallscale farmers with nearby tractor owners. Hello Tractor’s clients are typically small farmers with one to five hectares. Then there are the tractor owners, who could be individuals with one tractor or large companies with more. Farmers could make up to $30,000 in bookings a year on the Hello Tractor platform. Farmers typically connect through booking agents who use the app to register them. Hello Tractor currently has over 3000 tractors and combines on its platform.

“For us, it was about economic growth and prosperity for these African economies,” Oliver told Forbes Africa. “Starting in a rural sector, you have low-income populations underserviced by just about every part of the economy, and seeing an opportunity to commercially serve these economic actors, these farmers, who are also entrepreneurs them-

selves.

“And to serve them in a way where they can grow their productivity, they can grow their income, they can send their kids to school, and not pull their kids out of school to work the fields.”

According to How We Made It In Africa, tractor owners get paid a deposit to move their tractors to the field and then receive the full amount after service. The platform added that the tractor owners make 90% of the revenue whilst the other 10% goes to the booking agent.

Aside from Kenya, Hello Tractor works in Nigeria, where mechanization is also very low. Oliver noted that he was attracted to Nigeria not only because of low mechanization on farms but also because of the country’s market size and the fact that Nigerians are receptive to new ideas.

To launch Hello Tractor, Oliver relied on his savings and investment. “We bootstrapped in the beginning and then I exhausted my savings,” he said, adding that he raised “a bit of money”, less than $2 million. The bulk of the money, he noted, was paid back to the investors with interest.

Traveling Abroad: How To Stay Healthy & Safe

by Kierstyn Pryor, BlackDoctor.org

Several opportunities present themselves to us at our universities. From internships to jobs and even courses that are a huge deal, there is always something to be involved in. Therefore, traveling abroad is one of those things!

You never know when this opportunity may find you. Whether you are in a club, traveling for a class, or receiving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it is a huge deal, and you should be prepared for it if you are afforded the opportunity. Here are a few tips for staying healthy, safe, and prepared when traveling abroad.

Research Where You’re Traveling Abroad

The first thing you should do before traveling abroad is research where you will be traveling. This is a new area away from your family and friends and a place that is new to you.

Therefore, you must research what you may need to take with you. Essentials may vary slightly from your home country, so this is the most important step.

You will want to know what health is like at this location, what items you may need, and any documents you may need as well.

Create A Pre-Travel Checklist

Creating a pre-travel checklist is next on your preparation list for traveling abroad. This will help you stay organized and stay on top of what you may need to buy for your upcoming trip. This checklist might include sanitation and hygiene items and even the type of clothing you may need to pack. With that being said, the weather may also be

something you should take into consideration and research before traveling.

Health Shots Or Vaccines

Health is very important regardless of where you are in the world. At times traveling can come with health risks. We all know that location changes can lead

to sinus problems and more.

Therefore, you must consider taking medication with you and getting any vaccinations that will keep you healthy throughout the duration of your trip and even afterward. Asking a doctor for assistance before you travel would also be very helpful.

Prepare Documents

When traveling out of the country, certain documents are needed to complete your travel. For example, a passport, an ID, and medical records are all necessary documents to travel.

Of course, a passport is needed to travel out of the country, and you will need to get it months in advance if you don’t have one already, as a passport can take a while to come in.

Immunization records are also needed for your travel. These records may include past shot records and more. You can find out what other documents may be needed through more research or from your home doctor.

Phone Plans For Traveling Abroad

Depending on where you travel, you may need to consider a specific phone plan for your vacation. Some locations and countries only allow a certain amount of communication between themselves and other countries.

Also, service could be an issue depending on where you’re traveling to. Therefore, you might have to consider getting a burner phone or a different phone plan that allows you to talk to family in friends back home.

We hope that as you embark on your journey of traveling abroad, you consider each of the things we’ve listed.

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• Benjamin Jepson Multi-Age School

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Additional community locations also participate in the program.

• Contact: Head Start Registration Office

Tel. 475-220-1462

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Sliding scale, fee-based 6-hour early childhood programs for New Haven families in the following New Haven Public Schools:

• Augusta Lewis Troup School

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• Hill Central School

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• Additional community locations also participate in the program.

• Free 4-hour programs available at East Rock Community and Nathan Hale Schools. Contact:

• School Readiness Registration

Tel.: 475-220-1482

The Early Childhood REGISTRATION OFFICE is located at:

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400 Canner Street

New Haven, CT 06511

In person REGISTRATION is Available

We are Accepting Applications!

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The Office of Early Childhood is accepting applications electronically. Parents of 3 and 4 year olds are encouraged to apply online.

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Budget Statement from the CT Department of Social Services or Social Security Office or Child Enforcement Bureau

• Notarized Statement indicating Parent is unemployed

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4)Proof of a Physical (within one year-to-date)

• CT Department of Education Early Childhood Health Assessment Record

• Anemia and lead level test results

TB assessment

• Immunizations records

• Seasonal flu vaccination

• Health insurance card

5)Proof of a Dental Exam (within 6-months-to-date)

Dental Exam record