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Tenants, Labor Unite Against Eviction Notices

by THOMAS BREEN

Powered by the vocal support of elected officials and labor organizers and by their own cheers of “up with the tenants” and “down with the slumlords” renter activists and allies took to the streets to protest a raft of recent eviction notices that they critiqued as union-busting retaliation.

Those protesters gathered on Wednesday evening outside of City Hall and after a speaking lineup that included a U.S. senator, the president of the state senate, the executive director of a major state labor union council, and a leader of the Blake Street Tenants Union marched up Church Street to 101 Whitney Ave.

There, the group heard from the president of the Board of Alders, and still more tenants union leaders from Blake Street and 1476 Chapel St., as they rallied outside of the offices of Ocean Management, a local megalandlordproperty management-real estate investment outfit that is run by Shmuel Aizenberg and that controls more than 1,000 mostly low-income apartments across the city.

“Up with the tenants, yeah yeah! Down with the slumlords, boo boo!” they cheered along the way.

By the time they got to the sidewalk in front of 101 Whitney, they took up the chant: “Hey hey, ho ho, Ocean Management’s got to go!”

The reason for the sign- and cheerfilled street action was Ocean’s recent delivery of 16 notices to quit, the first form required in an eviction proceeding, to tenants at 311 Blake St., home to the Blake Street Tenants Union. According to the tenants union, those move-out orders all cited lapse of time as the reason for the pending eviction lawsuits, meaning that the tenants’ month-to-month leases had expired and the landlord did not want to renew.

Renters and tenants union organizers rallied with Mayor Justin Elicker at that very same Whitney Avenue spot as recently as last Thursday to call on Ocean to withdraw the eviction notices and to return to the rent-negotiating table with the tenants union. The group filed an anti-retaliation lawsuit against Ocean earlier this week seeking that same outcome.

And, on Wednesday, they hammered home on that same message yet again albeit with more megaphoneamplified and street-blocking firepower, plus the backing of more elected officials from every level of government.

All the union wants is for Ocean to “rescind those evictions,” “agree in writing not to do it again,” and “come back to

the negotiating table in good faith,” Blake Street Tenants Union member Sarah Giovanniello said to cheers on the front steps of City Hall.

“So even though Shmulik Aizenberg is trying to scare us, we are not going to give up,” she continued. “The Blake Street Tenants Union is here to tell every tenant in this city, in New Haven, in Connecticut, that even when your landlord tries to threaten you, to make your children sick, or make you feel powerless, you have the power when you organize with your neighbors.”

Speaker after speaker after speaker over the course of the protest which took place later on the same day that the city’s third officially recognized tenants union formed at another Oceancontrolled property on Quinnipiac Avenue agreed with Giovanniello’s call to action. (Ocean did not respond to a request for comment by the publication time of this article.)

“This is about a landlord retaliating against people who are asserting their legal rights,” U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. “That is the worst kind of exploitation.”

He said that Wednesday’s rally and protest merited his attention as a federal legislator because what’s happening in New Haven is everyone’s business. “New Haven should be watching. Our state should be watching. Our nation should be watching what is happening in New Haven. Because this is a test of a moral imperative, not just a legal issue.”

New Haven State Sen. and Presi-

dent Pro Tem Martin Looney identified the source of the housing problem being protested Wednesday as “the kind of thing that happens economically in many places when there is excessive consolidation.”

“We are seeing larger and larger numbers of units owned by fewer and fewer numbers of landlords,” he said. “That is always a dangerous thing.”

With members of Yale’s UNITE HERE unions and the statewide SEIU before him, Looney drew a connection between labor organizing in the workplace and tenant organizing in megalandlord-owned housing.

“Just as the organization of unions is so critically important to protect workers in dealing with the corporations, the same is important in dealing with landlords who are so large that they are in themselves equivalent of corporations. … It is a terrible thing to be isolated in dealing with a landlord. The strength of a union brings friendship, brings camaraderie, brings insight, brings knowledge, brings security.”

Kooper Caraway, the executive director of the SEIU Connecticut State Council, carried forward that promise of labor-tenant comity.

“The labor movement across the state of Connecticut is done with the strategy of organizing workers solely in the workplace,” he said. “We are going to knock down the walls of the workplace and fight exploitation wherever it is across the state.”

That includes housing.

“It’s a new day in New Haven,” he continued. “The tenant and labor movement is coming together in a way that will be replicated across the country. … Working class people across the entire country are dealing with rents that are way too high and wages that are way too low.”

And soon enough, the group was in the street, marching up Whitney Avenue with signs and cheers.

By the time they got to Ocean’s offices just north of Trumbull Street, they lined up in a semicircle on the sidewalk and listened to still more speeches, from Board of Alders President Tyisha Walker-Myers, from 1476 Chapel Tenants Union leader Amanda Watts, from Blake Street Tenants Union leader Jessica Stamp.

“We believe that housing is a human right,” Walker-Myers said. She pointed to the local tenants union law that the city passed last year, allowing for the formal recognition of tenants unions and their participation in the investigation of Fair Rent Commission complaints. “We’re on the front lines. We’ve got your back.”

THOMAS BREEN PHOTOS At Wednesday's anti-eviction rally ...

Sarah Giovanniello (right): "So even though Shmulik Aizenberg is trying to scare us, we are not going to give up."

State Sen. Gary Winfield, promising to reintroduce a rent cap bill in the state legislature.

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4,500 Run Through New Haven

by LISA REISMAN

“Quintessential New Haven,” Ruth Koleske pronounced, as she stood near the corner of Temple and Elm awaiting her husband on a sun-drenched Monday morning.

She was referring to the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, which played out for its 46th Labor Day. In all, 4,500 runners competed in various races, including the 20K, which Koleske was following, the 5K, a 13.1-mile race, and a fun run for kids.

Koleske’s husband Tony, a professor of biophysics and biochemistry at Yale School of Medicine, has run twenty-two 20K New Haven Road Races. “Rain or shine, no matter what,” she said, as bibbed competitors began their final sprint to the finish line, serenaded by cheers and cowbells in the humid air.

“This is the only race he does. My kids ran the 5K. Now they’re grown. He loves this race. I love this race.”

That air of jubilation was seemingly everywhere around the Green and its vicinity, nowhere more so, perhaps, than from those surrounding the legendary race announcer, Mark Gilhuly, who’s been undergoing treatments for pancre-

atic cancer since the spring.

“I couldn’t miss it,” said Gilhuly, who’s distinguished himself, over his 29 years in the booth, for his unbridled enthusiasm, dramatic flair, as well as an uncanny mental dexterity in calling out the names of runners crossing the finish line.

The event also marked the return of

John Bysiewicz, NHRR race director since 1989. Bysiewicz, also the founder of JB Sports, which stages road races and triathlons throughout New England, was struck by a car while cycling on Route 146 last November, losing part of his left leg, enduring multiple surgeries, before teaching himself to walk again.

Gilhuly said it was Bysiewicz who pioneered the idea of pairing a 5K race with longer distances, transforming the race into the veritable downtown-wide festival it is today. “Not everybody wants to run 12 or 13 miles,” he said.

Before the 5K was the Kids Fun Run, which featured youngsters propelling

themselves at full speed along Wall Street, onto Church, and then back onto Elm for a host of triumphant finishes.

“Keep going, buddy, keep going, buddy, my man, my man,” someone, presumably a parent, called out from the sidewalk, as “Footloose” blasted from the speakers.

Near the finish line, Skye Anderson relaxed on a bench with her mother and grandmother.

“So much fun,” she said. As for whether she wanted to do a longer race in 2024, her answer was succinct: “No.” Then came the 5K which drew about 2,400 runners, as Gilhuly announced in his signature upbeat rasp.

Among them was Toma Holley, 80, who seemed contented to be near the back. She said up ahead was her husband Jan Gero, 90, and her daughter Pia, 59.

“Here I go,” she said, a big smile on her face, as she took off.

Over on the upper Green, Eugene Scott, who’s been a doorman at the Omni Hotel for the last 25 years, was wending his way between a booth for Lexus offering popsicles and one for Avelo which had Con’t on pag 19

LISA REISMAN PHOTO Start of 5K at 2023 Faxon Law New Haven Road Race.

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Alder To State: Don’t Let Trump Run

by LAURA GLESBY

A Dixwell/Newhallville alder and a local civil rights lawyer have teamed up to formally ask Connecticut’s top election official to bar Donald Trump from appearing on next year’s presidential primary and general election ballots, given the former president’s role in stoking the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Dixwell/Newhallville Alder Troy Streater and attorney Alex Taubes have mailed a petition to the secretary of the state, Connecticut’s top election administrator, requesting a ruling on whether Trump is constitutionally eligible to run for office in the 2024 presidential elections.

Taubes and Streater cited section three of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that anyone who has “previously taken an oath, … as an officer of the United States, … to support the Constitution of the United States” and has “engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof” cannot then become an “elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state.” (Congress does have the ability to waive this disqualification with a vote of two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.)

The pair referred to the January 6th Select Committee’s report, which documented the former Republican president’s lies about the 2020 presidential election’s integrity, his numerous efforts to manipulate or suppress election results, and his stoking and encouragement of rioters who stormed the Capitol building on Jan. 6 to try to stop Congress’s confirmation of the election’s winner, Joe Biden, as president. This question has been raised in other states, such as Georgia and Michigan, as well.

“Trump shouldn’t be on the ballot,” Streater said on Thursday afternoon. “The Constitution is clear.”

Referring to the January 6 insurrection,

Streater said, “It was shocking that something like that could happen in our time. Trump has done and said things that other presidents wouldn’t think of saying. He acts more like a dictator.”

“We’re asking Stephanie Thomas to approach that courageously and do what’s right and enforce the Constitution,” Taubes said.

According to Taubes, Secretary of the

State Thomas has the power to issue either a “declaratory ruling” or a more flexible “advisory opinion” on issues in election law such as this one. Should Thomas issue a declaratory ruling against Trump’s ability to be elected, as Taubes and Streater have asked her to do, Trump — who is seeking the Republican nomination for president among a crowded field, all as he wades through

more and more insurrection-related legal trouble of his own — would have the option to appeal the ruling. If he either fails to appeal or loses the appeal, his name would not appear on the ballot in either the Republican primary or the general election in Connecticut in 2024.

Taubes argued that such an outcome could have repercussions for other states, too, due to collateral estoppel, a legal principle preventing the re-litigation of an issue. Potentially, Taubes said, Trump “could be stopped from being on the ballot anywhere in the U.S.” Alternatively, Thomas can issue an opinion on the matter and separately determine whether to abide by or ignore that opinion when it comes time to actually administer the 2024 presidential elections. She can also take no action at all.

Taubes and Streater also have the option to pursue their question in court by asking a judge to weigh in. If Thomas doesn’t take action against Trump, Taubes said, “I’ve been known to take a case or two of my own.”

Tara Chozet, the spokesperson for the Secretary of the State’s office, wrote in a statement on Thursday, “Our office is aware of the disqualification question based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. This issue raises questions on federal constitutionality and state election laws. Our election attorneys are reviewing Connecticut’s election laws, over which this office has jurisdiction. We do not have jurisdiction over federal laws and regulations.”

Chozet continued, “We understand the urge to move to a conclusion swiftly, however this is as complex as it is important. It will take diligence to ensure we have the proper interpretation of the applicable laws and regulations.”

A spokesperson for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign did not respond to a request for comment by the publication time of this article.

Connecticut Healthcare Advocate to Step Down, Warns of Challenges to Pre-Existing Condition Protections

by Christine Stuart

Ted Doolittle, who has served as Connecticut’s Healthcare Advocate for nearly seven years, announced his pending departure from the Office of the Healthcare Advocate (OHA). Doolittle will step down to become a federal Immigration judge in Hartford next month.

During his tenure, Doolittle led a team of nurses, attorneys, paralegals, and consumer information representatives, advocating for tens of thousands of Connecticut families facing health insurance issues. The office has saved families millions of dollars by helping them navigate health insurance denials and disputes.

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Under Doolittle’s leadership, OHA implemented legislation requiring Connecticut health carriers to place a plain-language notification on the front page of all health insurance denials. This initiative, effective January 1, 2023, led to an uptick in case referrals, especially for complex medical denials.

Doolittle also focused on enhancing staffmanagement relations within OHA and guided the agency towards a high-quality, high-volume legal services model by adding paralegals to the staffing mix.

Warning on Eroding ACA Protections

One of Doolittle’s departing messages concerns the rise of “level-funded plans,”

which he warns are quickly replacing traditional fully-insured plans for small businesses in the state. These new plans evade the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) pre-existing conditions protections, posing serious risks to consumers.

“In short, the insurance industry’s new level-funded plans amount to a de facto repeal of the ACA’s pre-existing conditions protections for small business owners and the families who work for them,” Doolittle stated. “State policymakers in Connecticut and around the country need to wake up and grapple with this nasty reality.”

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Pursuant to statute, OHA General Counsel Sean King will become the acting Health-

care Advocate starting September 1, 2023. An advisory committee will conduct a job search and send a ranked list of up to five candidates to the governor for selection.

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As for Doolittle, his next chapter will be as a federal Immigration judge, fulfilling a long-held aspiration to return to the courtroom. “While healthcare law is different from immigration law, the through line between Immigration Judge and Healthcare Advocate is that both positions provide the opportunity (and responsibility) to strive toward ensuring that families living in Connecticut who are facing daunting, highstakes, life-changing administrative and bureaucratic challenges get the fair shake

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Alder Hopeful Eyes A Different Election

by LAURA GLESBY

Brittiany Mabery-Niblack met with a group of Newhall Gardens tenants to talk about an election — but not the one she’s running in.

Mabery-Niblack, who is running to represent Newhallville’s Ward 20 on the Board of Alders, attended the elderly housing complex’s regular tenant meeting on Thursday to encourage the seniors to nominate and elect five tenant officers amongst themselves: a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant.

“It’s important that we get those positions filled,” she said. The tenants would be able to nominate officers at any time by filling out a form; they didn’t take any votes at the meeting on Thursday. Having a formal leadership structure would help tenants at the 26-unit Daisy Street apartment complex better advocate for themselves, Mabery-Niblack argued — and would ensure that they have access to the complex’s community room, the site of Thursday’s meeting, which both tenants and a housing author-

ity staffer said is often locked. Elm City Communities’ 360 Management, the nonprofit affiliate of the housing authority and the property management company for Newhall Gardens, is able to provide the community room key to the tenants’ president.

“The vision we have is for this community room to be filled every time there is a meeting,” Mabery-Niblack said — for the tenants to be able to host “potlucks” and “movie nights” in the space, even when a property manager isn’t available to unlock the communal space.

A Yale union-affiliated medical administrative assistant, Mabery-Niblack is seeking to become the next alder representing Ward 20, a Newhallville district including the Elm City Communitiesowned elderly housing complex Newhall Gardens. As the party-endorsed candidate, she’s running against fellow Democrat Addie Kimbrough to replace current alder Devin Avshalom-Smith.

She’s running with the endorsement of former Ward 20 Alder Delphine Clyburn, who regularly met with Newhall Gardens tenants and put pressure on Elm City

Communities to address residents’ concerns faster.

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the campaign trail, Mabery-Niblack has gotten involved with the senior housing community herself by working along-

side Carlota Clark, who spearheads the Newhallville Community Management Team’s senior committee.

Though Mabery-Niblack offered to help seniors vote in municipal elections at Thursday afternoon’s tenant meeting, and Democratic Town Committee Ward 20 Co-Chair Barbara Vereen stopped by with some absentee ballots, the conversation barely touched on Mabery-Niblack’s bid for office.

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EMTs To-Be Learn To Lend A Helping Hand

by MAYA MCFADDEN

Aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Andreanna Adkins, Iijonnia White, and Kimah Davis kneeled down to aid a plastic-dummy “gun shot victim” on Elm Street inside a West Hills community center, as part of their training to save a real life down the line.

This trio of New Haveners are among 15 students who were a part of the Shack’s first-ever EMT training program in partnership with Yale New Haven Health (YNNH).

“Is this my only patient?” Adkins asked YNNH staffer Paul Ashby. “This is your only patient,” Ashby replied.

Adkins, White, and Davis worked together on last Wednesday at the Shack at 333 Valley St. to demonstrate what they’ve learned throughout the 15-week course. They worked through a hypothetical gun shot victim situation for a fiveminute rapid trauma assessment.

With a dummy victim in front of her, Adkins’ first step was to call EMS for backup.

While doing so her partner, Davis, stabilized the victim’s spine.

Adkins gave the victim a few taps to the chest and body to see if the patient was conscious. Ashby revealed: “Your patient’s not responding.”

Next, Adkins did a trauma strip down of the victim to check for any major bleeding.

Ashby informed the team that the victim had major bleeding from a chest wound on their upper left side.

Adkins applied pressure, then dressed it on three sides.

She then requested her team get information on the victim’s past medical history to have a list of any medicines they take.

She assigned the victim a ‘priority one.” “What is his skin?” Adkins asked.

Ashby replied: “Pale, cold, diaphoretic.” Adkins then put a blanket on the victim. “Since he’s not responsive we have to put oxygen on him, about 15 liters,” Adkins said. Ashby continued to explain the the victim has a shallow breath.

Adkins as a result announced she would insert an Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA). Adkins reminded her partners to look out for “DCAP-BTLS” meaning deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures/penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations and swelling.

They then moved on to check the victim’s pupils, which Ashby described as “equal but sluggish.”

They checked the top and lower jaw, ears, back of the spine, trachea and jugular veins, clavicle bone, lungs in six different spots, abdomen, and pelvic bone. The team took note that the victim’s trachea was deviated to the right side.

Finally the trio worked together to

roll the victim over to assess for an exit wound. With no exit wound they concluded by applying a C-Collar to the victim, then prepared to transport them to the hospital.

That was the scene at The Shack, as the three students worked together to save the life of a hypothetical gun shot victim These students have been studying at the community center for the past three months in their bids to become EMTs.

For their last class, the students spent four hours learning about human trafficking and how it can intersect with EMT work.

The students learned from a team of Yale paramedics about their experiences in the field and the warning signs to look out for while on the job when it has to do with human trafficking, particularly for minors.

The students learned about the types of trafficking happening around the country, including both sex and labor trafficking.

The EMT training program began at the Shack on May 27. More than a dozen students started but only eight made it through the full program to take the final test, which was administered on Labor Day.

Since May the students have been attending classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Shack.

West Rock/West Hills Alder Honda Smith brought the class on-site to the

Shack with the goal of providing urban youth access to well-paid and meaningful jobs.

According to a Data USA report in 2017, 84.7 percent of the EMTs and paramedics workforce were white and 7.25 percent were Black. Of that, 31.1 percent were women and 68.9 percent men.

“We need to see people that look more like us in these fields,” Smith said. With the help of State Rep. Toni Walker and State Sen. Gary Winfield, Smith landed funds for the Shack to pay for 20 students’ EMT training.

Throughout the program the Shack staff provided the students with free snacks like sandwiches, fruit, and drinks.

“All of your ways are paved,” Smith said. If the students pass their final exam for the course, they will then be eligible to take the Connecticut state EMT practical exam followed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) national written exam. Once completed, they will be granted state EMT certification by the State of Connecticut and membership in the NREMT.

"I Love To Help People"

New Haven native Kimah Davis, 20, heard about the EMT program on Facebook. She registered to try it out but said she “wasn’t planning to taking it serious.” She said she has a habit of starting things but never finishing them. However, after the first few classes, she said she gained an interest in medical work.

close friend.

“This is life. We got to keep going no matter how hard it gets,” she said. “Now I’ve found my purpose.”

She said it feels good to have her 4-year-old sister wish her a good day as she leaves for classes in her uniform. And when she returns home she’s met with the question of: “What did you learn today.” “I’m not stuck anymore. I’m doing this for my step dad and Mooka. Mooka didn’t get to find her purpose, so I’m doing this for my family,” Davis said.

During the last class the students learned about warning signs and things to look out for on the job in even the least suspecting of situations.

The class also learned about the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA).

The Yale staffers offered the students brutal honesty about the job difficulties and how important it is to stay sharp despite developing a routine of work.

“When you’re on a call and that little sense says something doesn’t feel right, follow that sense,” the instructor said. The students were reminded that they are mandated court reporters and that building trust is one of the key roles of their job.

“Even if your gonna take a blood pressure and it’s gonna hurt, tell them,” one of the staffers said.

“I love to help people,” she said. After the passing of her step-father in June 2021, Davis said she felt she had no purpose in her life, but she wanted to change that to make her step-father proud and to be a role model for her younger siblings who look up to her.

“The classes helped to just not sit around and wait for time to pass me by,” she said. After each of her classes, she would usually share what she learned with family and friends.

Despite never knowing about the responsibilities of a EMT, Davis now knows it is her dream job.

“I learned so much being here,” she said. “It’s not about my start, it’s about my finish.”

Davis, who is a graduate of High School in the Community, said she was also motivated to finish because of the 2021 passing of her friend Camryn “Mooka” Gayle. Throughout the months of EMT classes Davis said the students and staff became like a family and helped each other each step of the way.

“Everybody here genuinely wants to see you win,” she said.

In recent years Davis said she had no specific plans for her life and was just “going with the flow” while working at fast food jobs. It didn’t help that she was navigating the pandemic and then was hit with the losses of her step-father and

She said this may help victims to feel safe speaking up to you or medical professionals in the future.

Hillhouse alum Jaday Ogman-Howard, 19, has had a passion to join the medical field since high school.

The Shack’s EMT program was Ogman-Howard’s fourth certification course she’s taken since graduating high school in 2022. So far she’s taken trainings for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), electrocardiogram (EKG), and Phlebotomy.

She next plans to take paramedic courses then nursing classes to reach her end goal of being a pediatrician.

“Being from New Haven I know our violence statistics and I want to be a part of the fix,” she said.

Ogman-Howard, who grew up in the former Farnam Courts also called “The G,” said she started off the course rough because she was also working. She decided to put the EMT program first and stopped work.

She recalled the intensity of the class which required the students to take a unit test and assigned online exams and homework throughout the week.

“We got through it with a lot of laughs and jokes,” Ogman-Howard said.

Not only did the class teach OgmanHoward about what it means to be an EMT, but it “helped to enforce education into my home,” she said. She has several siblings ranging from high school to prek-four and said each time she came home from her classes her family would set up

MAYA MCFADDEN PHOTO Saving a gun shot victim at the Shack during a Yale EMT training program.

At Convocation, NHPS Dances To School Year’s Start

by MAYA MCFADDEN

The nation’s top education official, Miguel Cardona, offered a custom playlist with a song for every occasion for New Haven teachers as they get ready for the start of the school year on Thursday.

Track 1: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony, as a reminder to enjoy the work you do.

Track 2: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, for when politics tries to creep its way into the classroom.

Track 3: “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Jon Bon Jovi, for January when “we’re halfway there.”

Track 4: “Valio La Pena” by Marc Anthony, to know it’s worth it.

Cardona offered that playlist with plenty of bonus tracks on Monday morning during the New Haven Public Schools’ (NHPS) annual convocation ceremony, which took place at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Sherman Parkway. The event took place a few days before the first day of classes on Thursday. The message by Cardona, a former top state education official who was tapped by President Biden to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, fit right in at an event anchored by music and cultural celebrations.

Hundreds of NHPS educators and staff joined the event to build up their momentum to make for an impactful school year through singing, dancing, and music playing.

Cross and Hillhouse cheerleading students and Hillhouse’s marching band cheered educators on throughout the celebration as the convocation event aimed to thank educators for bringing their talents to NHPS.

And, in addition to the tracks mentioned above, Cardona included still more to spur teachers on as the year begins, including “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye, for when things get a tad difficult; “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar, for when non-professionals try to tell you how to do your job; and “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” by Journey, for when you need a push forward.

Like other speakers, Cardona thanked the hundreds of NHPS educators for their dedication and passion for changing the lives of youth.

“We know in the last few years, you’ve saved lives,” he said.

Throughout Monday’s celebration, the field house roared with rhythm and excitement from school staff and performers.

Guests at Monday’s event included State Sen. and President Pro Tem Martin Looney, New Haven State Rep. Toni Walker, Board of Education members Matt Wilcox, Yesenia Rivera, Abie Benitez, student school board rep Harmony Davis Cruz-Bustamante, Annex Alder

(and former NHPS principal) Sal Punzo and Board of Alders President and West River Alder Tyisha Walker-Myers.

The Monday celebration followed a theme of celebrating student and staff cultures across NHPS.

The celebration included a Bomba performance by Movimiento Cultural AfroContinental, salsa dancing by Alisa’s House of Salsa, a student performance of a dance from Afghanistan, and the NHPS student and staff band.

Performers with Alisa’s House of Salsa presented NHPS Supt. Madeline Negrón with a special dance welcoming her back to New Haven, then invited her on the stage to join in.

Speakers included New Haven Academy English teacher Marco Cenabre, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Board of Ed President Yesenia Rivera, School Administrators Association President Sequella Coleman, New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau, Paraprofessional Union President Hyclis Williams, parent speaker Jake Halpern, school board student rep Harmony Davis Cruz-Bustamante, and schools superin-

tendent Negrón.

The NHPS Staff Choir sang a rendition of the song “Hope” by Ysaye Barnwell. The dozen teachers invigorated the room with their words, singing “If we want hope to survive in this world today then everyday we’ve got to teach on.”

The event’s emcee Justis Lopez took breaks between the program to get teachers cheering from the stands for their specific schools and the number of years they have taught which ranged from first-year educators to a staffer who has worked for NHPS for 52 years.

Prizes were also given out to educators who registered for the event using a QR code they received upon entry. The prizes included four $50 gift cards to Stop & Shop and two $500 gift certificates to Avelo.

Board of Ed student rep Harmony Davis Cruz-Bustamante shared that the students are on the educators’ side because “a teacher’s power is a student’s love.”

New schools Supt. Negrón shared her personal story of migration and poverty with the educators and reminded them that the district’s 19,242 students “look to

She will teach Spanish 1 and 2 this year at Cross while a part of an alternative certification program.

To prepare for the school year, Ayala has been spending her prep time watching YouTube tutorials and reading the district’s First Day of School textbook and the World Language department’s new teacher handbook.

She said the handbooks have a wealth of important information for her to use throughout the year, which she looks forward to.

When asked why she chose to work in New Haven and at Cross, Ayala said she considered teaching in Milford or Derby but would rather “grow in a place that I know and love.”

Before helping at the schools Ayala worked in insurance for ten years. She made the switch to Cross four years ago to make an impact on her community and since doing so, she said, “there’s nothing like it.”

She remained at Cross because of its “warm spirit,” she said.

She recalled first arriving at Cross and getting a “welcome like no other” from former principal Edith Johnson with a hug and lots of love.

“There’s something so special about Cross. We take everybody and it fills the building with hope,” she added.

After the convocation event, Ayala headed back to Cross to find her new classroom and continue prepping her lesson plans.

you to believe in them” despite their circumstances.

“At the end of the day we are not in a factory line putting things together, we are talking about lives, we’re talking about human beings and we have to bring our entire self to this work,” Negrón said. From Secretary To Spanish Teacher New Wilbur Cross High School Spanish teacher Filomena Ayala left Monday’s convocation celebration energized and excited, she said.

Ayala has been a secretary and assistant to Cross’ principals since 2019. While working in the office, Ayala couldn’t help but constantly see the impact of teacher vacancies on the students, so she decided to step in and help.

“I have a deep love for Spanish and I saw that all these kids had everyday were substitutes,” she said. “I took the opportunity to expand my role in my community.”

Ayala, who is a New Haven native who has lived in Fair Haven and the Hill, said that while she will miss being an administrative assistant, she has always wanted to put her bachelors degree to use.

Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School Paraprofessional Patricia Lee began working for NHPS in November 2022. She previously spent 14 years working as a medical assistant and eight years as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

She unexpectedly found her place in education after the passing of her husband Errol R. Lee, who was a New Haven and Bridgeport educator.

Before her husband passed in April 2022 Patricia was his primary caregiver and took a break from nursing to support him. She considered going back after his passing but instead found herself more interested in a different field, which was education.

“It’s still caring for people but now I am like their mother or grandmother in the classroom,” she said.

Patricia, who is a mother of six, said she fell in love with being a para and can’t wait to return to work because it has a healing effect for her all while she helps youth with their development.

“It helps me with my grieving and I have the motherly instincts, so it’s natural,” she said.

While at Monday’s convocation she said she felt the presence and support of her late husband who encouraged her with the words, “Honey you’re representing me.”

... at the annual, music-and-culture-filled NHPS convocation.

The new haven independent

Ex-Philly Mayor Stumps For Goldenberg

by THOMAS BREEN

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter took a 5:15 a.m. Amtrak to New Haven to grab a cup of orange juice and talk politics at East Rock Market, survey the transit hub-adjacent desolation of Church Street South, and throw his support behind his former student’s run for mayor.

Nutter made that campaign trip to the Elm City on Thursday morning to back Tom Goldenberg, the Republican and Independent Party nominee for mayor in this year’s Nov. 7 general election.

From 2008 to 2016, Nutter, a Democrat, served as the mayor of Philadelphia. He was on Philadelphia’s City Council for 15 years before that, served as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and is a founder, along with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, of the urban anti-violence initiative Cities United. He currently teaches at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) as the David N. Dinkins Professor of Professional Practice in Urban and Public Affairs.

Politics have brought him to New Haven before, including a 2016 stop on Long Wharf to meet with then-Mayor Toni Harp and support Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president.

On Thursday morning, at a breakfast reception attended by roughly a dozen people at East Rock Market on Nicoll Street, Nutter made clear that he had come to New Haven not because he is running for office but because he is supporting Goldenberg’s New Haven mayoral run. (Two-term incumbent Mayor Justin Elicker and former legal aid attorney Liam Brennan are set to face off in the Sept. 12 Democratic primary for mayor. Whoever wins that contest will advance to November’s general election to run again Goldenberg and fellow mayoral challenger Shafiq Abdussabur, an unaffiliated mayoral candidate.)

Nutter met Goldenberg, an ex-McKinsey consultant who grew up in West Haven and lives in East Rock, roughly a year ago when the latter was a student in an Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program at Columbia. Goldenberg took a class taught by Nutter called “Critical Issues in Urban Policy.” He then undertook a semester-long independent study with the former Philly mayor in which he put together a policy platform focused on a potential run for mayor of New Haven. Goldenberg said he would meet one-on-one with Nutter for an hour every two weeks, and present and get critiqued on proposals around everything from education to public safety to economic development.

“That was an incredible experience,” Goldenberg told the audience before him, which included campaign staffers Jayuan Carter and Jason Bartlett, former Re-

publican probate judge candidate Jerald Barber, Newhallville alder hopeful Addie Kimbrough, local minority- and womenowned business booster Rey Harp, and former Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

Goldenberg praised Nutter for overseeing a “50-year low” in homicides during his time as Philly mayor, as well as for bringing to the fore “more than 200 economic development projects valued at over $11 billion” during his second term alone. He spoke with admiration of Nutter’s “commitment, responsibility, passion, and effectiveness” as a public servant, and urged him to run for president some day. (Nutter, with a smile, insistently declined.)

As a professor, Goldenberg continued, Nutter has “his own Ten Commandments, called Nutter’s Rules,” that stick with his former student to this day.

“The first rule of politics: Define yourself before someone does it for you,” Goldenberg recited. “The first rule of self-awareness: Never forget that you’re not the smartest person in the room. The first rule of power: Never forget when you didn’t have any, and always remember it won’t last forever.”

During his time at the podium, Nutter reiterated that he won’t be running for president. (“My electoral days are in the past.”) And then detailed his support for Goldenberg’s candidacy for mayor of New Haven.

“Obviously, I cannot vote for him,” Nutter said, since he does not live in New Haven. But, if he could, he would. Because Goldenberg “has the capacity, he has the intellect, the drive, the focus, the commitment that I look for in folks looking to run for office.”

Nutter said many of his students at Columbia wind up working on campaigns or running for elected office after graduating. He was happy to see Goldenberg follow that route. “He was a great student. He did very well in my class and did his work and wanted to be a student of government, a student of politics.”

The former Philly mayor confessed that he’s “no expert about New Haven, but I do know about people” and he knows something about cities. “In many instances small, medium, or large the only real difference between and among the cities is how many zeroes are after the first number in your budget.”

Otherwise, he said, cities across the country face many of the same issues around public safety, education, econom-

a mayor must hire “a really great police commissioner.” He said he “got really really lucky” with Charles Ramsey as Philadelphia’s top cop during his time in office. Working with the right police leader, Nutter said, he was able to update “foot patrols and how we deploy resources” to cut down on violent crime.

Nutter and Goldenberg also spoke on Thursday about Church Street South an expansive, now-empty swatch of privately owned land across from Union Station that Nutter and Goldenberg visited later in the morning for an economic-development-focused press conference.

Nutter said he was “taken aback by what I was seeing when he got off the train at Union Station early Thursday and saw that large empty expanse right across the street, the first thing that people see upon arriving by train to New Haven. “We’ve seen talks stall” between the Elicker administration and the property’s owner, Northland, Goldenberg said. “This is unacceptable.”

He said if elected mayor one of his top priorities would be getting back to the negotiation table with Northland to find some way to strike a deal so that new housing can finally be built on that site, which used to be home to a privatelyowned, government-rent-subsidized 301unit former housing cooperative that was demolished in 2018 after years of neglected maintenance destroyed roofs and walls and poisoned kids with asthma.

Goldenberg said the city should also consider exercising eminent domain over the property if the developer leaves the property derelict and refuses to build.

ic development, and environmental sustainability.

“The key component for every one of those cities is great leadership,” Nutter continued. “Leadership that is focused, leadership that has the ability to bring people together with good ideas, and then of course execution. You have to make things happen.”

Nutter said that Goldenberg would be a good fit for New Haven’s top elected office. “He knows the issues. He understands the challenges people are facing on a day-to-day basis. Those are the critical elements of being a good public servant.”

Asked for any specific advice he has for Goldenberg based on Nutter’s two terms as mayor of Philadelphia, he said that, to confront issues around public safety,

Nutter and Goldenberg said that the city should consider using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to incentivize the development of that plot of land, in addition to continuing to apply for federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUG) dollars. As mayor, “you really do have to use every resource available,” Nutter said. He pointed to the redevelopments of Philadelphia’s Sharwood and Parkside neighborhoods during his tenure as mayor as examples of successful economic development projects.

Asked how he feels as a former Democratic mayor supporting New Haven’s Republican nominee for top elected office, Nutter said that Goldenberg’s campaign signs do still say “Democrat for Mayor.” Goldenberg pointed out that he is still a registered Democrat, even though he’s been endorsed by the Republican Party (and, as of Thursday night, the Independent Party).

Nutter then quoted former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia: “There is no Democratic or Republican way of sweeping the streets.” People want clean streets and other municipal services and care less about the party affiliation of those getting the work done.

Nutter, Goldenberg, and ex-Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

Jayuan Carter, Marcey Lynn Jones, and Addie Kimbrough at Thursday's breakfast reception.

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Film Catalyzes Conversations About Black Maternal Health

by LISA GRAY

When a friend told me about a conversation sponsored by Community Action Agency of New Haven’s Black Maternal Health Project on Wednesday, I changed my plans for the night, hopped in my pickup truck, and headed to Southern Connecticut State University’s campus. I wanted to see the film Aftershock and hear the panel of Black women health providers talk about it and the stories it tells true stories of two families that lost their wives, moms, and daughters due to preventable birthing complications. Too many Black women in the U.S. die from preventable birthing complications each year. The disparity between the morbidity of Black women and those of any other race is alarming, particularly for an industrialized country like ours. I and most of my friends and family know women who did not leave the birthing room with their newborn babies. I started my career in public health here in New Haven in 1986 and for 10 years worked with Black women and the Black community on reducing health disparities in neighborhoods like Dixwell and Newhallville. Thirty-five years later, the problems Black women and people experience have not gotten better. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and other places on health and birth outcomes bear this out. The inability to receive good unbiased care still haunts our communities, and health disparities still conspire to deflate our ability to thrive. My career has taken many twists and turns since 1986, but I always keep public health and Black women’s health at the forefront of my work to build equity for Black communities.

The screening took place at the theater in the campus Student Center and strolling from the parking lot to the building proved a tad bit challenging; there could have been more signage. But I managed to snag a security person and then an amiable student who pointed me in the right direction. I walked into the center, and students buzzed about the brightly lit space as sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, in contrast to the dimly lit and hushed theater when I walked in. I’d heard about the film when it came out and read about the families and stories it features, and I was excited to see it with an audience of peers. Full disclosure: the friend who told me about the event was Jenell Lawson, the Deputy Director and mind behind the Black Maternal Health project. I remember her telling me about her vision back in March. She wanted to leverage her relationships with the vibrant communities of brilliant Black women she belonged to and bring their collective power together with the Community Action Agency of New Haven to impact birthing and maternal health outcomes. Lawson did it. She brought her agency together with The New Haven chapters of the National

Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and The Links, Inc., two service groups that focus on Black women and the community. The partnership expanded when she tapped into New Haven Healthy Start and DHJ Services.

We settled into our seats as we read the handouts in our gift bags and Lawson opened the evening. She gave the audience background and context, sharing with them how the program started, why it’s important, and why the movie Aftershock acts as a beacon for the Black Maternal Health Project and the Black birthing community. She then introduced representatives from the project’s core partners who spoke about why they joined the effort and how Black maternal health fits well within the scope of their organizational missions.

The Interim President of Southern Connecticut, Dr. Dwayne Smith, spoke briefly before we jumped into the program. Smith explained why he felt it was important for the school to be a part of the dialogue and I got a chance to chat with him when we both popped out to grab a bite from the concession area as a few more people took the mic, and the program began. He told me he believed the school should be a part of this because SCSU “is an equity-minded institution and there’s certainly disparities in maternal health and Black women as it relates to mortality rates. Black women have one of the highest mortality rates of any other women in terms of childbearing and some other health issues, and so I, we, felt that it was critical for Southern to be in the forefront of the discussion.”

The panel for the screening consisted of six Black women doctors, nurses, and health professionals working and leading in the field here in New Haven and

across the country. From Dr. Cynthia Hall McCraven, a well-known OB/GYN who leads with her desire to impact health outcomes for Black women, to Kulwinder Nicole Bajwa, a nurse midwife who works tirelessly to elevate the role of midwives and changes how the medical profession addresses issues of maternal health, the panel was impressive.

I thought we would simply watch the movie, and afterward, the panelists would talk about it. Instead, we viewed critical excerpts that the panelists used to catalyze conversations about the medical complications and procedures that had led to the deaths of the two moms in the movie. It was a brilliant way to unpack the heavy and complicated medical, family, mental health, and other issues that surface in the film.

We started with a short clip that showed how a woman succumbed to a pulmonary embolism. Dr. Djana Harp explained how these embolisms occur and why Black women experience them before and during labor. The clip and film as a whole illustrated how the voices of Black women are too frequently ignored by medical professionals and how our questions and concerns are silenced and invalidated, even when there is a life-threatening medical complication at hand. Dr. Harp broke it down for an audience of 40 or so mostly women who eagerly listened as she described symptoms to look out for and explained ways to self-advocate and demand that providers listen and take these concerns seriously.

The other clips we viewed focused on pre-eclampsia, breast/chestfeeding, understanding the data about Black maternal health outcomes, and what tells about how Black women receive care, as well as the roles of midwives and doulas in birthing.

hood that a woman can deliver vaginally significantly decreases that likelihood when race is added as a variable. A doctor in one of the film clips tells us that this occurs only because of how the calculation tool was programmed, and that the idea that Black women can’t deliver vaginally is based on racist notions that have plagued the medical community for generations. He says of the calculator, “We’ve literally created algorithms where we’ve conflated race and racism. If you’re Black, your odds drop.” He goes on to say, “That has nothing to do with who they are or their biology. The calculator ends up gatekeeping treatment care and support, so if you’re Black, you’re less likely to get good support to have the actual delivery that you want.” That is significant and staggering.

Each clip allowed the panel and audience to unpack the underlying issues that lead to the poor birth outcomes experienced by Black women. The panel tackled a range of issues as they shared their insights and expertise and told their personal birthing stories. We learned that, unsurprisingly given the data, each of them had been touched personally by the complications experienced by the women and families in the film. Even with their degrees and knowledge, these women knew firsthand what it feels like to be on the receiving end of the all too frequent cultural incompetence, implicit bias, microaggressions and systemic racism that occur in medical institutions. Their lived experiences as Black women and medical professionals allowed them to use that lens to educate the audience about how to advocate and demand to be heard, seen, and acknowledged in their birthing journeys.

Some of the most compelling moments in the evening centered on the data. The film clips we viewed did a great job of giving information about the statistics around Black women and birth outcomes. The clips and the conversation also unearthed other harsh realities, like how the rise in caesarian sections, a major surgery, from the ’70s to today correlates with the rise in mortality and morbidity rates for all women but for Black women in particular and how cost drives that uptick. It is cheaper to perform a c-section then it is to deliver vaginally, and insurance companies incentivize hospitals to perform the procedure. Insurance companies play a big role in how women are treated during the birthing journey.

The film clips also explored how implicit bias and racism are embedded in diagnostic tools and provider training. For example, a tool that calculates the likeli-

The panel deftly addressed each of the points brought out in the clips. They expounded on the data and gave perspectives on how and why the medical community generates data and uses it, and how that data influences how doctors approach care and treatment. Dr. Tamiko Jackson talked about the importance of breast/chest feeding and why we can not allow medical practitioners to talk us out of it because babies don’t latch on, or when moms experience other challenges. She said we must remain mindful of the “cultural competence of the provider” and how cultural biases impact standards of care. Kulwinder Nicole Bajwa talked about the role of midwives and how they can be allies and advocates in birthing rooms and throughout the delivery process after we watched a clip describing the history of midwifery in this country, and how midwives are not as widely used here as in other countries where maternal health outcomes fair far better than in the U.S.

Another clip delved into the history of obstetrics and how enslaved Black women became guinea pigs for antebellum doctors who performed inhumane experiments without the benefit of anesthesia or other pain relief. Dr. McCraven dug into the historical context the film touched on. Her discussion of how doctor training and the “medicalization of the birth process” negatively impacts Black maternal health outcomes was thought-provoking.

Dr. Evans, a professor at SCSU, brought up new data from the CDC saying that 1 in 5 women report being mistreated by medical providers during their pregnancy, and these numbers climb when you overlay variables like race, age, income, and medical coverage. Black women and poor Black women thus experience mistreatment and negligence at higher rates during what should be one of the most exciting and wondrous times in their lives. The panel lifted up solutions while exploring problems. It shared strategies about how to advocate for and elevate the needs of Black women in obstetrics and birthing, both within the medical commu-

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

The inspiring story of Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu

Another Ocean Tenants Union Forms

by LAURA GLESBY

Fed up with waking up to the rancid stench of flooded sewage in her apartment building’s basement, Hope started knocking on some of her neighbors’ doors at 1275 – 1291 Quinnipiac Ave.

Within six weeks, Hope had joined with other organizers with the Connecticut Tenants Union to gather 21 signatures from residents of the building’s 20 units. They officially filed the paperwork to become New Haven’s third and fastestto-form tenants union on Wednesday afternoon.

When a community organizer with the statewide Connecticut Tenants Union knocked on her door one day this summer, Hope (who declined to share her last name for this article) immediately signed on to help unionize her apartment building. “It was something I was already doing myself: going door-to-door with my neighbors,” she said at City Hall on Wednesday.

In just over a month, they gathered signatures from residents of almost every apartment in the building, which is owned by an affiliate of the local megalandlord Ocean Management.

They submitted the union formation paperwork to Wildaliz Bermúdez, the city’s Fair Rent Commission director, who stamped the pages and made the union official.

Members of the fledgling union now have the ability to enlist a union representative to advocate for their concerns before the Fair Rent Commission, thanks to a city law approved nearly a year ago.

In New Haven, the Connecticut Tenants Union has focused on consolidating ten-

ant activism against Ocean Management, the landlord for 1275 – 1291 Quinnipiac Ave. and one of the city’s largest property owners. All three of New Haven’s formalized tenant unions are at Oceancontrolled properties.

Mark Washington, the vice president of the city’s first-ever official tenants union at 311 Blake St., took point on coordinating unionizing efforts at the Quinnipiac Avenue complex. “They are to a point where they are tired of Ocean not answering phone calls” and running the property without regard for the fact that it’s a living environment, Washington said

on Wednesday.

The Blake Street Tenants Union was an inspiration for Hope. “Blake Street, they’re already established,” she said. “I definitely feel more empowered” being part of the statewide union.

Last week, Ocean served eviction notices to 16 households living at 311 Blake St. The notices prompted the union to protest and file a lawsuit against the company for retaliation. Amid all of this turmoil, Ocean is selling more of its properties.

CT Tenants Union Vice President Luke Melonakos-Harrison said on Wednesday that the new Quinnipiac Avenue union

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 Studio of Acting in New York City.

Fecal matter and loose menstrual products would fill the basement, with the liquid at times accumulating to three feet high. The smell pervades Hope’s apartment. She purchased three air purifiers and keeps them running constantly, racking up her electric bill, she said.

Hope’s landlord, Ocean Management, “would just say they were aware.” They would make small fixes, but “it was always a band-aid.” The sewage kept coming back.

When asked about the union’s formation and the sewage problem, an Ocean representative who declined to be identified by name said, “This is their right. I don’t know that we have a response to it.”

Thuso Mbedu. Photo -IOL

Hope’s apartment also saw mice and cockroach infestations, she said. The bathroom and even the kitchen developed signs of mold. One of the doors in her apartment doesn’t have the space to fully open. Some of her neighbors told her they were facing rent increases of about $200 a month, despite the building’s conditions.

In May, the building failed a Livable City Initiative (LCI) inspection for 11 housing code violations, including the sewage, rodents, and live wires. According to Hope and Washington, LCI put Hope and some neighbors up in a hotel for two days.

Career

formed with full knowledge of the eviction notices served at Blake Street. They decided to move forward with the union “despite Ocean’s attempt to retaliate, rather than being intimidated. They’ve seen what Blake Street has been able to accomplish,” he said. Click here and here to read about the city’s other two officially recognized tenants unions.

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 Park.’

Sewage. Mold. Infestations

Hope said that sewage has been leaking into the basement right below her apartment since she first moved in.

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

‘Black Reel Awards’ (Outstanding Actress – TV Movie / Limited Series), the ‘Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards’ (Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthropology Series or Television Movie), the ‘Gotham Awards’ (Outstanding Performance in New Series), the ‘Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards’ (TV Breakout Star), and the ‘Critics Choice Television Awards’ (Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie), all for her role ‘Cora Randall’ in the 2021 TV series ‘The Underground Railroad.’

When Hope returned, she said, the sewage had been drained, but “the smell was still there” and “the basement was damp.” She said the problem has continued to recur.

She won the ‘TV Breakout Star’ award from the Hollywood Critics Association TV and won the ‘Outstanding Performance in New Series’ award from the Gotham Awards.

The tenants union has given her a new sense of power over her living conditions. “There’s strength in numbers,” she said. “We’re being bullied.”

In 2022, Mbedu was nominated for the ‘Independent Spirit Awards (Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series), for her role ‘Cora Randall’ in the 2021 television series ‘The Underground Railroad.’ She won the ‘Critics Choice Television Awards’ for ‘Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie’ for her role ‘Cora Ran-

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’

Performance by an Actress’ for her role

‘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

“…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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Historic March on Washington Anniversary Commemorated with Calls for Continued Civil Rights Struggle

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

On the anniversary of the iconic March on Washington, civil rights leaders and a diverse coalition of allies convened at the historic gathering site to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and advocate for renewed commitment to social justice. The event, convened by the Kings’ Drum Major Institute and the National Action Network, aimed to rekindle the spirit of the 1963 march, which played a pivotal role in advancing civil rights and voting rights legislation.

The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants in 1963. Its influence paved the way for significant legislative milestones, including the passage of federal civil rights and voting rights laws in the 1960s. The erosion of voting rights, recent Supreme Court rulings that impact affirmative action and abortion rights, and the rise of hate and violence against marginalized communities, however, punctuate the current commemoration.

Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of the civil rights icon, along with his sister Bernice King, visited their father’s monument in Washington on the eve of the event. Bernice King shared her reflections, stating, “I see a man still standing in authority and saying, ‘We’ve still got to get this right.’”

Addressing the urgency of the occasion, King III emphasized, “This is not a traditional commemoration. This really is a rededication.” Among the featured speakers was Ambassador Andrew Young, a close adviser to Dr. King during the original march and a key figure in the civil rights movement. Leaders from the NAACP and the National Urban League also delivered impactful remarks.

Arndrea Waters King also addressed the tens of thousands on the mall. “We are here to liberate the soul of the nation, the soul of democracy from those forces who want to have us all go backwards and perish rather than go forward as sisters and brothers,” she stated. “We will never betray those who marched for us, fought for us, lived for us, died for us. We are the children and grandchildren of their struggles, and we will be worthy of their sacrifices.”

Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York also spoke during the event. “We’re here today

to fight for voting rights,” urged Jeffries, the first Black congressperson to lead a major political party in Congress. “We’re here today to fight for civil rights. We’re here today to fight for reproductive rights. We’re here today to fight for workers’ rights,” he said.

Notably absent from the program were several individuals who had worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., such as Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and the Rev. Peter Johnson, a Plaquemine, Louisiana, native and close aide to civil rights giant Andrew Young, and the Rev. Ralph Abernathy. Despite their significant contributions to the movement, they

did not receive invitations to participate in the commemoration, shedding light on the challenge of preserving historical continuity and recognizing all those who played a role. However, Chavis was spotted among the crowd giving a hug to an unidentified Jewish man who had singled him out. “We were here 60 years ago, and we were both 15,” the man said to Chavis.

America’s “Black Attorney General,” civil rights lawyer Ben Crump embraced his hard-earned moniker, whipping the crowd into a frenzy by insisting that he would fight “until hell freezes over.” “As your attorney general, I declare now more than ever, that we must be unapologetic defenders of Black life, liberty, and humanity,” Crump remarked. “Just like they try to ban our Black history, we must tell them without Black history, you would not have American history. Just as the fight for the families of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Tyre Nichols and so many others, Americans must now fight for Black literature and culture.”

Rev. Jesse Jackson, another prominent civil rights-era figure, wasn’t expected to attend due to ongoing health concerns. The absence of these veteran activists threw a damper on an otherwise remarkable occasion.

Ahead of the event, several organizers engaged in discussions with Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the civil rights division. The talks encompassed crucial issues like voting rights, policing reform, and addressing redlining practices.

The commemoration served as a prelude to the upcoming 60th anniversary of the original March on Washington, which President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to observe on Monday, Aug. 28. During that scheduled meeting, Biden and Harris will engage

with organizers of the 1963 march as well as members of the King family, aiming to honor the legacy of the event and its enduring impact on the struggle for civil rights.

As Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, reflected on the continuous observance of March on Washington anniversaries, he recalled a promise he made to Coretta Scott King, the matriarch of the King family. Twenty-three years ago, she urged him and Martin Luther King III to continue the movement’s legacy. Sharpton, who didn’t serve during the early civil rights movement like Chavis, Johnson, Young, Jackson, and others, expressed his dedication to this cause, emphasizing the need to persist despite setbacks in civil rights protections.

The challenges the civil rights movement faced weren’t confined to the past; history revealed moments of triumph and tragedy. Following Dr. King’s landmark speech in 1963, dark incidents such as the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham and the abduction and murder of civil rights workers in Mississippi underscored the ongoing struggle. Those tragedies spurred the passage of pivotal legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Bernice King, CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, acknowledged the weariness that can accompany the enduring fight for civil rights. She invoked her mother’s wisdom, stating, “Mother said, struggle is a never-ending process… Vigilance is the answer.”

Demonstrator at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Photo: National Archives and Records Administration.

Marla Frederick becomes first woman to lead Harvard Divinity School in its 207-year history

Mildred Europa Taylor, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Marla F. Frederick, a professor of religion and culture at Emory University, has been named the next dean of the Harvard Divinity School beginning January 1. She becomes the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the school in its 207-year history, University President Claudine Gay announced Thursday.

Frederick will succeed David Hempton, who has served as dean of the divinity school since 2012. Frederick previously spent 16 years as a professor in Harvard’s African and African American Studies Department before leaving for Emory.

“I am thrilled to welcome Marla back to Harvard,” Gay said in an email to the Harvard Divinity School students and alumni. “I am confident that Marla’s leadership qualities, her academic stature, her wide-ranging curiosity, her collaborative mindset, and her thoughtful and caring approach to all she does will combine to make her an excellent new dean.”

Frederick, who is a native of Sumter, South Carolina, holds a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from Duke University. She first joined Harvard’s faculty in 2003 and received tenure in 2010. Nine years later, she left Harvard to join the faculty of Emory University’s School of Theology.

While at Harvard, Frederick was interim chair of Harvard’s Committee on the Study of Religion and served as director of graduate studies and chair of the admissions committee for the Department of African American Studies. When she moved to Emory, she served on the university’s tenure and promotion advisory committee and the Emory School of Theology’s committees on strategic planning and personnel and academic policy, according to The Harvard Gazette, a University-run news publication.

Frederick, who has also served as president of the American Academy of Religion and the Association of Black Anthropologists, is an author. She is behind four books, including

“Colored Television: American Religion Gone Global” and “Between Sundays: Black Women and Everyday Struggles of Faith”, the Harvard Gazette said.

University Provost Alan M. Garber believes that Frederick is “the right person to lead HDS in the years to come.”

“Marla deeply understands the unique role and influence of the Harvard Divinity School, and why it is a cherished institution,” Garber said. “She recognizes the challenges and opportunities facing the school and will bring a fresh perspective informed by her service both within and outside of Harvard.”

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Backpack Giveaway Brings Truman School Together

by AUREA JACA

The following writeup was submitted by Truman School Principal Aurea Jaca. On Tuseday, the New Haven Public Schools’ Truman School hosted a heartwarming Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event at its premises located at 114 Truman St. The event, held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., attracted an impressive turnout of parents, families, and eager children, all excited to kick-start the upcoming academic year on a positive note.

The atmosphere at the event was nothing short of festive, as attendees enjoyed a plethora of engaging activities and offerings. From relishing delectable food to getting their faces painted with creative designs, the attendees were treated to a memorable experience. The presence of a bouncy house added an extra layer of excitement, making the event all the more special for the young attendees.

One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity for families to connect and engage with the Hispanic Society. This interaction not only fostered cultural exchange but also strengthened the sense of community within the Truman School ecosystem. Such meaningful connections pave the way for collaborative efforts and lasting partnerships in the future.

Amidst the cheerful ambiance, the event lived up to its purpose by providing free

book bags and essential school supplies to the students. The joy on the children’s faces as they received their new school essentials was a heartwarming sight, symbolizing a positive start to the academic year. The event was graced by the presence of administrators, teachers, Chief Dillon and the New Haven Fire Department. This event marked the beginning of efforts to build strong and positive relationships between the school and the families of Truman’s students, fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

As the event concluded on a high note, the organizers expressed their gratitude to the Hispanic Society for their significant contribution and partnership. The success of this year’s Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event has laid the foundation for a promising tradition. The Truman School is already looking forward to hosting this activity again next year, with the hope of bringing even more smiles and building stronger connections within the community.

In a world where education is not just about academics but also about holistic growth and community involvement, events like these hold immeasurable value. The Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway event at Truman School encapsulated the essence of unity, support, and the power of coming together for a common purpose.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO At Truman School's backpack giveaway.

When Black Families Get Evicted, Children Pay a Steep Price

by Alexa Spencer, A Word In Black

20% of Black children experience housing loss — and experts say the disruption can cause mental illness and developmental challenges.

A slip taped to the front door. Sheriff deputies knocking, demanding to be let in. Beds, clothes, and family keepsakes piled up on the curb. One night at a shelter. Months at a cramped hotel.

Eviction is incredibly destabilizing.

For children, it’s an inescapable tossing and turning. It creates a feeling of mourning that can morph into years of mental and emotional suffering if untreated.

That’s why researchers like Bruce Ramphal, a Harvard University Medical School student, are digging deeper into its long-term effects on children.

A Bronx native, he grew up witnessing his neighbors being put out of their homes while his family lived on the edge of housing loss.

“There are so many elements of eviction, from the leading up to it, the possibility of court cases, the police contact, the frank dehumanization of Black people often [by] white people with

power over your basic human rights,” Ramphal says. “All of that stuff is, I imagine, traumatic.”

Eviction Disrupts Child and Infant Health

Michael A. Lindsey, dean of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, says trauma is the first thing that comes to mind when he thinks about eviction.

He says in children, who sometimes struggle to verbalize their mental illness, it could manifest in a number of ways.

“Trauma rests in the family of anxiety,” Lindsey says. “And so, think about all the physiological consequences of that experience. It will be trouble eating. Or maybe overeating to cope.”

The trauma may also show up as a “volatile” type of anger, depression, or shame.

“They’re going to experience the trauma and the effects of it based on having their peers or neighbors see that they’re evicted or the constant ques-

tions about ‘what’s going on with your family situation,’” Lindsey says.

Ramphal considers eviction as “disruptive to childhood development.”

“You’re not going to school right after you get evicted, probably,” he says. “You’re immediately homeless.”

Students who are unhoused are known to experience delays in developing literacy skills, display lower school achievement, and are more likely to be chronically absent or drop out of school.

Eviction also exacerbates poor birth outcomes for pregnant women and babies.

According to a recent study by Ramphal and a team of researchers, loss of housing is connected to preterm and low-weight births, and infant mortality.

Black Children Are Most Vulnerable Systemic racism traps Black caregivers and their dependents in cycles of housing insecurity.

According to a 2020 study by the ACLU, Black women renters face eviction at double the rate of white renters. When they’re the sole caregivers of children, their kids become homeless,

too.

Nearly 20% of children born to Black mothers experience eviction, compared to 11% of white children, according to a 2020 study by the Urban Institute.

Leah Goodridge, managing attorney for housing policy at Mobilization for Justice, says racist policies are pushing Black mothers and their children out.

“There have been a lot of cases in that regard of where someone is being evicted, and the legal reason is a nuisance, but it’s very racially coded,” she says.

For example, an eviction might be filed for children running around the home — or even due to domestic violence.

“There are a lot of states that still have laws where if you are a DV victim and you call the police three times or more, they will actually force your landlord to evict you under the guise of nuisance,” Goodridge says.

She says the nuisance ordinances are disproportionately affecting Black women.

“These are instances where people are asking for help, and in response, they are punished.”

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Black Veterans and Inaccessibility to Mental Health Resources

By Sam Judy, The Dallas Weekly News

Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental wellbeing, Black Veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are statistically less accessible for the demographic than their white counterparts.

Institutional racism continues to persist through channels of assistance for Black Veterans as the Department of Veterans Affairs has acknowledged that discrimination has likely played a major role in major discrepancies in assistance.

“We recognize that in the past there has been institutional discrimination that may have played a role in the adjudication of benefits,” VA press secretary Terrence Hayes told Axios News last month following an announcement that the department has taken on an initiative to address disparities.

Documents released through an open records request filed earlier this year by Black Veterans Project in Baltimore showed proof of racial discrimination in the accessibility of mental health/disability benefits offered to Veterans.

Data retrieved from the fiscal year of 2023 showed that 15.52% of all Black Veterans who applied for physical or mental health benefits were denied assistance by the VA, compared to 10.6% of white Veterans. This is consistent with reports from 2017, showing that Black Veterans seeking disability benefits for PTSD were denied 57% of the time, compared to a 43% rate of denial for white counterparts.

From 2017 to 2023, white Veterans enjoyed a consistently higher grant rate than Black Veterans every year. Despite seeking and applying for services at a higher rate (43% compared to 31.7% for white Veterans), Black Veterans have received significantly less assistance than whites.

Even among those receiving services, Black Veterans often have worse outcomes, according to a study featured in Psychiatric Services, Volume 73 in 2022.

Of the 2,870 Veterans treated nationally in VA Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs in fiscal year 2017, Black Veterans receiving services from the VA experienced a higher rate of depression symptom recurrence 4 months after discharge compared to white Veterans. While services were proven to improve conditions across demographics, Black Veterans still experienced markedly poorer outcomes.

The effects of these institutional failures are apparent and run deep, contributing to the framework of larger social issues with devastating repercussions. According to a study by the National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans, Black Veterans are substantially prevalent in the homeless population compared to other Veterans, comprising 39% of the total homeless veteran population despite making up only

11% of the total veteran population. Outcomes in PTSD and depression are typically worse, and likewise, Black Veterans are more likely to fall into alcoholism even with similar levels of consumption to their white counterparts, according to the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Additionally, a study conducted by the nonprofit research group Rand Corp. showed there were 1.76 suicide attempts among Black troops for each by a white service member. As services falter, so does the quality of life for Black Veterans compared to white former service members, resulting in higher documented rates of homelessness, alcohol use disorder, and suicide.

Texas is home to over 1.6 million Veterans, with one-fourth of all Veterans statewide residing in the DFW area. Dallas previously made the news in 2016 when

on July 7, Black veteran Micah Xavier Johnson killed five officers and wounded seven others before being slain in a standoff with police Downtown.

Reflecting disillusionment, pain, and a documented resentment of a deeply flawed system exacerbated by increasing violence against Black Americans by law enforcement, the incident illustrated the result of the systemic failures of the Department of Veterans Affairs as much as it did the institutional racism present throughout American life.

As an Army Reserve Afghan War veteran, Johnson showed warning signs of potential violence prior to the calculated attack on white law enforcement. He was previously recommended for mental health counseling by a fellow soldier who accused him of sexual harassment. Stating that they were platonic friends of over four years, she re-

called an event when Johnson punched out a car window during an outburst, severing an artery and requiring medical treatment.

Following an inspection, Johnson was deemed a threat to others and disarmed by his commanding officer. After a period of high stress and ostracization, Johnson was mistakenly honorably discharged according to the Army and never was provided counseling. This and other details were released following his death.

Other Veterans, such as Paul, 72, a former Army sergeant living in South Dallas that served in the Vietnam War, have suffered lifelong cases of PTSD while continuing to work and seek out services from the VA.

“I still have nightmares from what we did,” Paul says, explaining that insomnia brought on by PTSD has left him sleepless most nights.

“When I go in to get help, I have to stand in line behind a hundred other people. They expect you to smile and be polite. I fought for this country. I bled for this country,” Paul says. “All of my guys came back. Nobody was dead, nobody with one leg or one arm, everybody came back. And all they did was whatever I told them to.” Suffering night terrors, high anxiety, and depression, Paul recently secured compensation for false denials of repeated disability claims. “I sued their asses and won,” Paul says. “And the money’s great but look at how long it took. Forty years for me to get what I should’ve already got. I’m over 70 years old. They already robbed me.”

Almost 80 years after the GI Bill was rendered largely inaccessible for Black Veterans, the group continues to suffer due to institutional patterns of discrimination. As the demographic receives lesser treatment than white former service members, the figurative cracks in our society turn to fissures as they become more firmly integrated within our institutions. Despite the VA’s promise to right institutional wrongs, lasting effects have left the lives of Black Veterans at greater risk of debasement.

Coach pulls out player from baseball team over his long hair

Stephen Nartey, Face2FaceAfrica.com

A white baseball manager at a Georgia college, Valdosta State University, is facing criticism for reportedly telling a black player that he couldn’t be on the team due to his long hair, which didn’t adhere to the coach’s rules.

The incident was recorded secretly during a meeting between the coach, Greg Guilliams, and the former player, Asher Akridge, where Akridge questioned the coach’s decision to remove him from the team because of his hair length.

A TikTok video shared by Akridge from Valdosta State University captured him expressing his respect and compliance with the strict hair policy to the coach. The coach responded by indicating that if the player had followed his instructions

and cut his hair, he wouldn’t have had to repeatedly address the issue, implying that he had previously instructed the player to trim his long hair on multiple occasions.

Coach Guilliams, aged 61, accepted partial responsibility for not clearly instructing Akridge, aged 21, on how to comply with the baseball team’s hair rules. However, he remains firm in his belief that he was right in removing the college student from the team.

Guilliams acknowledged his mistake in failing to provide clear guidance from the start and admitted that he may have given Akridge the wrong impression. He acknowledged that both parties share some responsibility and should have communicated better. Specifically, he admitted that he should have initially outlined the hair requirements and only allowed Akridge

to participate once he complied, which he failed to do.

Akridge, who originally joined FIU in 2019 and played for Jacksonville State University in 2022 as a freshman before transferring to Valdosta State, tried to highlight inconsistencies in Coach Guilliams’ hair policy.

He pointed out that other players with long hair were not removed from the team, per the video. However, Coach Guilliams rejected his argument, stating that they should not discuss other players and reminded Akridge that they had agreed not to revisit this issue.

Coach Guilliams asserted that he doesn’t care about the opinions of other players, emphasizing that the matter is solely between him and Akridge. He questioned why he should consider allowing Akridge

back on the team when they are discussing the same issue again. Akridge responded by saying his hair had been cut, but the coach disagreed, stating that it was still not short enough to meet the team’s requirements.

Akridge expresses confusion about the coach’s assertion that his hair isn’t short enough. In response, Guilliams explains that he is the one who establishes the team’s rules and can create them according to his own discretion. He reaffirms his authority by stating, “I’m the one that sets the rules; I can set whatever rule I want,” he said, according to the video seen by the New York Post.

Asher Akridge/Photo credit: Jackson State University

Faith and Fortitude — How Black Muslims’ Core Values Can Transform the Racial Wealth Landscape

By Dr. Quiana M. Shamsid-Deen DSW, LMSW, Exe. Dir. Supreme Family Foundation

Assoc. Prof., Georgia State University ATLANTA, Ga. – In order to encourage economic empowerment, the Nation of Islam (NOI) put a strong emphasis on business education and financial literacy. They founded a national bank in 1973 with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City that provided financial services like small business loans and credit cards that were especially suited to their members’ requirements.

The Nation of Islam also aimed to establish member-run cooperatives and small businesses in order to foster a culture of economic self-sufficiency. They established Muhammad Speaks Music Group, their own record company, to release albums from various rap and R&B artists. In terms of economic justice and self-sufficiency, the Nation of Islam has left a significant legacy, and its teachings are still applicable today.

In order to build a sustainable business that generates jobs and supports the neighborhood economy, Black Muslim entrepreneur Khalilah Beavers opened the Halal Soulfood restaurant in New York City in 2019. She did this by drawing on Islamic principles of economic justice.

Meals were donated to food banks, homeless shelters, and other charitable organizations as a result of Beavers’ dedication to social responsibility.

The development of impact Investment funds are another instance of how Black Muslims have applied these ideas. The Black Muslim Investment Group (BMIG) is an African American-led investment fund that focuses on delivering financial

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returns while also achieving positive social and environmental impact.

The BMIG has made investments in companies in a variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, and renewable energy. They support sustainability while also fostering economic opportunity within their community by utilizing their resources to invest in companies that share their values.

Through the concept of Zakat, an obligatory act of charity and one of Is-

lam’s Five Pillars, Islamic principles can be used to combat the structural causes of the racial wealth gap. By requiring people to donate a portion of their wealth to the less fortunate, zakat promotes economic justice by providing a source of income for those who are in need.

If properly implemented, this system can help lessen economic inequality by redistributing wealth among the various social classes. Islamic principles also place a strong emphasis on racial and

class-neutral solidarity among all members of society; this idea of universal equality under God serves as a foundation for opposing systemic racism and advancing equality for all.

Last but not least, Islamic banking practices like the ban on interest can act as an alternative to conventional banking systems, which have been accused of fostering racial socioeconomic inequality.

Islamic banking can increase access to financial services for minorities, who frequently lack access to traditional banking services due to income inequality. Islamic banking does this by providing an ethical framework for lending money without charging interest.

It’s no longer a choice but an obligation to take the current economic state of our community into consideration. We need to be aware of the influence of our purchasing power and support the policies that influence the expansion of the local economy. We should not rely on the government or corporate entities to bring about change in our communities.

However, we should hold them responsible and have a plan in place for how to make amends for their wrongdoing. It is our responsibility to ensure that we are championing the idea of contributing to capital reinvestment in our community in order to ensure its expansion and prosperity for coming generations.

Furthermore, rather than relying on outside sources, we must develop a financial system unique to the Black community. We should also stay informed about economic inequality and use our resources to help eliminate it, in turn becoming disruptors to the current state of our economic affairs.

The tenets that Black people should “Do for themselves” are the foundation of these principles. This motto encour-

ages the development of economic selfsufficiency among Black people and serves as an inspiration for them to build their own economic ecosystem.

The racial wealth gap nonetheless persists, so Black Muslims must keep advocating for measures to address the causes of inequality in order to close the gap. Black Muslims can regain the selfassurance to take charge of their financial destinies and build a new world for themselves and future generations by relying on these principles and upholding this legacy.

We have the ability to affect longlasting change both domestically and internationally because of our position as Black Americans. However, in order to achieve this, we must take decisive action to overcome systemic obstacles.

If our voices are included in the global dialogue, our vision of equality can take shape; however, without first addressing injustice at home, we won’t be able to make real progress on a global scale. We’ve waited too long; it’s time for us to take control and turn survival into thriving!

Sources:

Allen, E. (1996). Religious Heterodoxy and Nationalist Tradition: The Continuing Evolution of the Nation of Islam. The Black Scholar, 26(3/4), 2–34. http:// www.jstor.org/stable/41068679

Prosperity Now (2017, September). Road to Zero Net Wealth: How the Racial Wealth Divide is Hollowing Out America’s Middle Class. Prosperity Now. Rochester, S. (2019). The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. John Wiley & Sons.

This article originally appeared in The Muslim Journal.

Business Leader, Mentor and Music Business Legend Clarence Avant Dies 92

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Clarence Avant, a music business icon and mentor to many, has died at 92 years old. Avant was called “The Godfather” by many because of his long reach in the business community and his ability to bring all sides together in negotiations. “The Godfather” has left us. This man was singularly responsible for helping so many Black artists get paid their worth. Also was a wonderful supporter & former board member of �@NAACP_LDF. Rest in Peace & Power #ClarenceAvant,” wrote attorney Sherrilyn Ifill on social media.

Avant was born in North Carolina in 1931. He went on in the business to promote and manage Sarah Vaughan and discovered Bill Withers. Avant also promoted Michael Jackson as he laughed on his first tour as a solo artist. Avant, along with

his wife, Jacquline, were the subjects of the Netflix feature, The Black Godfather.

Tragically, Jacquline Avant, at 81, Clarence Avant’s wife of 54 years, was murdered during a burglary in the early morning hours of December 1, 2021, in the couple’s home in Beverly Hills. The murder was was a home invasion in the wealthy Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills. Clarence and Jacqueline Avant married in 1967

“He’s a deal maker, he's the best in the business,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., in the documentary of Clarence. Several participants in the documentary referred to Jacqueline as a key to Clarence’s success. The Avant’s children, Nicole and Alexander were also featured in the Netflix documentary. Nicole Avant is married to Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

A statement was released by the family:

“It is with a heavy heart that the Avant/ Sarandos family announce the passing of

Clarence Alexander Avant,” the statement from his children, Nicole and Alexander and son-in-law Ted Sarandos. “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports. Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come. The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss. Clarence passed away gently at home in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 13, 2023.”

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent investigative journalist and the publisher of Black Virginia News. She is a political analyst who appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She can be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

4,500 Run

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“I come out every year to see this,” he said, amid the aroma of grilling burgers. “It’s so great. Isn’t it great? A lot of the runners stay with us, some from Africa, the real good ones.”

Already the top competitors were finishing the 5K. “You must have felt lonely out there,” Gilhuly was remarking to the top finisher, Travis Martin of New Haven, who finished 49 seconds ahead of the next runner. “I know the course is flat, but geez.”

Seated a few feet behind the three-person-deep crowd was Millie Grenough, who was absorbed in a thick volume that proved to be Sigrid Undset’s “Kristin Lavransdatter.”

“I’m waiting for my husband, and he usually finishes at around 38 minutes, so there’s a bit of time,” she said, as a parade of runners streamed through the final stretch.

On the steps of United Church on the Green was Anthony Mastromarino, a pleased expression on his perspiring face.

“I’m psyched,” he said, as Gilhuly announced a lost debit card. “It was humid, but I took seven minutes off my time from last year.”

Back on the upper Green, East Rock Brewing Company ’s Wendi Taylor was filling glasses with Jogger Lager with dispatch.

“It’s going the fastest,” she said, as the crowd of thirsty runners pressed in. Co-owner Tim Wilson said they made the Jogger Lager specially for the road race. “It’s a light lager which we thought was appropriate given the fitness oriented crowd that’s consuming it,” he said. The brewery, which was offering its bestselling Oktoberfest and Mexican-style lager Rocaveza as well, got invited to be the beer sponsor for the event three years ago, he said.

“This one in particular I work every year,” he said, raucous cheers rising for Sisson, the first woman, as she neared the finish line of the 20K race. “It’s such a feel-good event. We’re really proud to be beer sponsor.”

Tom Sullivan, 83, who competed in the 5K, sounded a similar refrain.

“It’s a nice course, nice and flat,” said Sullivan; he did the race with his friend Barry who declined to give his last name. “We’re old-time runners,” he said. “We ran in Florida together, Jacksonville. You can run 40 races a year down there.” Barry nodded.

In his retirement, Sullivan is painting houses and donating whatever he makes to Guatemala for the Open Windows Foundation.

“It’s a nice retired job, good physical exercise, you keep moving, you gotta keep moving,” he said.

Barber-Scotia College’s New President Charts A Course For Revitalization For The HBCU After Years Of Decline

By BET.com

Chris V. Rey is tasked with pulling the North Carolina school back from the brink of disaster years after it lost accreditation. But he says there is reason for optimism.

Barber-Scotia College, one of the nation’s oldest historically Black institutions, has been on life support for a number of years – hobbled by accreditation issues, crumbling campus buildings and a mountain of debt. But the Concord, N.C., school is engaged in a fight to turn things around.

And as of recent, it has a new champion.

“This institution is 156 years old, and we've never closed our doors, even during the challenging times that we've had,” the HBCU’s newly appointed president, Chris V. Rey, told BET.com. “We have had continuous students, continual services that we've provided, and we've graduated our last cohort of students.”

Rey has a resume packed with multiple leadership positions. At age 45, he’s a retired U.S. Army officer, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, former Mayor of Spring Lake, N.C., and current International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

He’s now tasked with steering BarberScotia back from the brink of total disaster and transforming the college into a thriving member of the HBCU constellation.

“We're in the process now of assembling a new team of faculty and staff that is going to help marshall the future of Barber-Scotia,” Rey said. “My plan is to apply for re-accreditation in January of 2024. That gives me the rest of the year to assemble my team and put new systems and processes in place for the institution.”

Regaining accreditation will involve making sure that academic policies and procedures are in place, getting the school’s fiscal house in order, and showing a serious plan to continue to grow the institution, he added.

“I'm confident Barber-Scotia will be able to do that,” he said with unwavering confidence.

Rey was born on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas where he was reared by his grandmother and great-grandmother. But his formative years were spent in Spring Lake. In high school, he earned a full athletic scholarship in track and field and attended East Carolina University where he earned a B.S. in business administration. He later earned his law degree from the College of William and Mary. He credits his grandmother with instilling a sense of service and faith in him, which he has used in his various positions that prepared him for the task

ahead.

“In all those leadership roles that I have been in, I've always been in the people business,” he explained. “Being in the military, it's about defending and protecting your people and our nation. When I was a mayor, it was about making sure that I created a safe and green environment for people.

“As the International President of Phi Beta Sigma, it's about working with a group of men whose mission is to be engaged with the future of their communities. So I'm in the people business. I bring all of that experience to this role in so many different ways on how to work with people and lead major organizations.”

Bringing Back An HBCU Jewel

In 2000, Barber-Scotia, founded by the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. shortly after the Civil War to educate Black women, later becoming co-ed, borrowed $12 million from the federal government. But the college defaulted on the loan five years after it lost accreditation in 2004, which caused enrollment to plummet and the school to spiral down an abyss.

It doesn’t help that the school has been $460,000 in debt to Concord, N.C., for tearing down dilapidated structures a decade ago, and a contentious relationship between them remains as a city task force focused on revitalizing the school has reportedly been dissolved. In a statement, the city says the school has refused to work with them.

“It is our sincere hope that one day we may still see a vibrant, restored campus buzzing with activity and thriving with renewed energy and purpose,” the statement reads. “Our city is growing and it is our deep desire for the college to grow with us.”

The trouble Barber-Scotia has found

itself in is no secret. Its student enrollment has dwindled from the 600 it had two decades ago, when it lost its accreditation. Four students graduated this past year after taking online courses. Most of the land and property on the campus lost its tax-exempt status earlier in 2023 after assessors saw the condition of many of its buildings.

But Rey says the huge federal debt is now in the rearview mirror. In 2021, the Education Department listed BarberScotia as one of the 45 institutions that participated in the HBCU Capital Financing Program to receive debt forgiveness. According to Rey, the federal loan default was a key reason why BarberScotia failed to regain its accreditation in

the past. He’s now laser-focused on reapplying and a new idea should help get back the school’s financial footing.

The school launched the Barber-Scotia Rising Initiative in which it is asking supporters to contribute $156 – representing $1 for each year of Barber-Scotia’s existence. The goal is to raise more than $1 million by the end of 2023 from 6,500 donors.

Just one day after the launch, the campaign raised $10,000. “I'm just excited to see the resources already coming in where individuals say, I'm going to support. I'm going to give and make it happen,” Rey said. “The Barber-Scotia Rising Initiative will raise us $1,000,000 and allow us to pay off the city and have operating capital to sustain the college while we continue to build our infrastructure,” said Rey.

Barber-Scotia is one of several HBCUs which have fallen on hard times, and do not get the amount of media mention that Howard, Morehouse, Spelman and others typically get. It also has not gotten near the amount of funding and is far from alone in the struggle to survive a tumultuous financial sea for Black colleges. By 2019, six HBCUs closed their doors over a 20-year period, and several schools had lost accreditation.

Only a handful of HBCUs have thrived, some of them having large endowments and high-profile alumni with deep pockets. Many others have struggled to make ends meet after decades of state underfunding that amounts to billions of dollars.

Denise Smith, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation, a public policy research organization, said Black colleges like Barber-Scotia, Morris Brown and others, that have faced critical financial problems, come from multiple factors.

“Colleges like these, that are private institutions that are reliant on a few revenue sources, depend on (U.S. Department of Education) Title III, Part B funding, philanthropic donations and contributions from alumni,” said Smith who authored a report on supporting financial equity for HBCUs for The Century Foundation. She says schools like this can use bolstering of their endowments and other funding resources. “Barber-Scotia staying open is important for that area of North Carolina because of the University of North Carolina’s involvement in the affirmative action decision. The opportunity that it presents to students that may not be able to enter UNC is timely.”

Leslie Jones, founder and director of The Hundred Seven, an online HBCU engagement platform said Barber-Scotia’s comeback would also take committed leadership and creation of relationships much like Morris Brown in Atlanta, Tennessee’s Knoxville College,

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Photo courtesy: Barber-Scotia College/Cecouchman (Creative Commons)

New President

or Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

“Leadership has always been the biggest thing," said Jones. "In these different schools they consistently had leadership, they are networking with each other, and they are working to see what others did successfully.”

Despite Barber-Scotia’s trouble, the school refuses to give up. It found Rey at the end of a nationwide search for a successor to its former president Dr. Melvin Douglass, one of a string of resignations of presidents over the last decade.

Tracey Flemmings, a 1986 graduate of the school stepped in to fill the role in the interim until they found someone they believe can change course.

“We are ecstatic to have Mr. Rey join our Barber-Scotia College Community. He will bring great energy, wisdom, professionalism, and the support our campus needs. We are pleased with his selection, and we will have a loyal and enthusiastic team of alums that will be here to provide continued support,” Flemings said in a statement when Rey’s hiring was announced in July.

Meanwhile, the college still has to figure out how to fix its infrastructure. The campus has fallen into “disrepair” in the nearly 20 years since losing accreditation. The Concord City Council, says six of the 15 buildings are “deemed uninhabitable and another three with violations” several years “since students lived and studied on campus.”

Despite all the challenges ahead, Rey said he has good reasons for optimism. Reaching fiscal solvency will take $2 million, he says and another $2 million will get the school in a position to have students on campus on a regular basis. He is hoping to have about 50 students this coming school year. The growth, he says, will come from a well-structured support system.

“The alumni of Barber-Scotia College are absolutely phenomenal. These individuals are the reason why the doors of this college have not closed,” he said, noting that the college raised a little more than $190,000 in 2022 that “helped to keep the lights on, keep the grass cut, and handle minor repairs for the institution.”

When asked how he’s able to juggle the demands of his new job with his other roles – including fatherhood – Rey said it comes down to controlling all the “distractions in our day-to-day life,” including social media and people who want to consume time “that I know I can never get back.”

“When my time comes and God calls me home to glory, I want them to say at my service, ‘This guy gave everything that God put inside of him out on the field. And he left it out on the field helping as many people as he could.’”

BET.com staff contributed to this report.

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks:

Construction

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.

ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT

Email: tom.dunay@garrityasphalt.com

Women & Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc seeks: 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.

NOTICIA

Contact: Rick Tousignant Phone: 860- 243-2300

Email: rick.tousignant@garrityasphalt.com

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

PVC FENCE PRODUCTION

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

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.

AA/EOE-MF

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

Request for Proposals (RFP)

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

Underground Storage Tank Removal at Cambridge Park

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

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

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

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is seeking a qualified contractor for underground storage tank removal project at Davis Dr., Bristol, CT. Proposals due by Aug. 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

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

A copy of the RFP documents can be obtained at the Bristol Housing Authority, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 during normal business hours or by contacting Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds, at cjohnson@bristolhousing.org, 860-585-2028. Scope and proposal requirements will be available starting August 2nd, 2023. This is a HUD funded project.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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.

Construction

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 Town of Wallingford is offering an excellent career opportunity for a strong manager and leader in the electric utility industry to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution systems and related facilities of the Town’s Electric Division. This highly reliable municipally-owned electric utility, located 10 miles from New Haven, CT, serves 25,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW with an excellent rate structure. Applicants should possess 8 years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility distribution construction, maintenance, and operations which includes at least 4 years of experience as a supervisor, plus a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (power), or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must possess, or obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange (CONVEX) Switching and Tagging certification. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License. Salary: $102,810 to $131,545 annually plus on-call stipend when required. The Town offers an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, medical insurance, life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and deferred compensation plan. Applications 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 September 29, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

Meter Reader

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

Reads electric and water/sewer meters on assigned routes and records finding utilizing automated or manual systems and equipment, Requires graduation from a high/trade school with one year of full-time post high school employment experience. Must have a valid State of CT driver’s license. $24.44 to $30.95 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be September 6, 2023 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.

Policy and Management

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

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

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

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

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.

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Planning Analyst. Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230815&R2=6297AR&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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V Drug Free Workforce DRIVER CDL CLASS A Full Time – All Shifts Top Pay-Full Benefits

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualified firms to provide Accounting and Financial Consulting Services. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860-585-2028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP –Accounting and Financial Consulting Services” with one (1) original and three (3) copies mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

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 Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

Payroll

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

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

Payroll Clerk- Performs responsible office work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov. The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/ resume is received, or September 11, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut – LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE

Environmental Senior Planner

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

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.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW HAVEN is requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their property located at 310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking proposals for the Hardwood Floor Refinishing Scope of 310 Winthrop, a three-family property. Finish plan will be provided at open bid visit which details the refinishing of key locations of property such as main stairwell, 1st fl office, and second floor unit. Owner to select stain color. The project is CDBG funded by the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/ Bacon/Prevailing Wage rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with EEOC workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New Haven code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s business enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held at 310 Winthrop avenue, New Haven on Thursday, 9/7/2023 at 12:30pm. All bids are due by 9/15/2023 by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

FHI Studio is seeking an Environmental Senior Planner. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to develop proposals and attend interviews, develop project scopes and fees, and conduct environmental reviews utilizing best practices. Responsibilities include preparing NEPA and state documentation, guiding permitting efforts, conducting technical analysis, writing reports, and participating in public meetings. The candidate must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with major transportation infrastructure projects is preferred.

Minimum degree: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental planning, environmental science, or related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field. Candidates with a valid driver's license preferred. Salary commensurate with level of experience. Submit your cover letter and resume at https://fhistudio. isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. is an EEO/AA /VEV/Disabled employer.

NOTICIA

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

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 Town of East Haven is currently conducting examination for the position of Index Clerk in the Town Clerks Office. The salary for this position is $45,050/year. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in office work of a responsible nature requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be computer literate and have some knowledge of deeds, mortgages, liens, releases attachments and other legal instruments. 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 September 22, 2023.

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

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.

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut –LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW HAVEN is requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their property located at 310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking proposals for the Hardwood Floor Refinishing Scope of 310 Winthrop, a three-family property. Finish plan will be provided at open bid visit which details the refinishing of key locations of property such as main stairwell, 1st fl office, and second floor unit. Owner to select stain color. The project is CDBG funded by the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/ Bacon/Prevailing Wage rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with EEOC workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New Haven code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s business enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held at 310 Winthrop avenue, New Haven on Thursday, 9/7/2023 at 12:30pm. All bids are due by 9/15/2023 by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

Listing: Inventory/Stock Specialist

NEW HAVEN 242-258 Fairmont Ave

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

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Immediate opening for a full time Inventory/Stock Specialist in a HVAC department. Position requires flexible work schedule. Some heavy lifting required. Computer knowledge a plus. HVAC/transportation parts knowledge preferred. Send resume to HR Department, hrdept@eastriverenergy.com, 401 Soundview Road, Guilford, CT 06437.

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 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

Request

Vacant Unit Restoration Services

(RFP)

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Vacant Unit Restoration Services throughout the Agency. Proposals due by Sept. 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

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.

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

Please send resume to attielordan@gmail.com

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualified firms to provide Accounting and Financial Consulting Services. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860-585-2028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP –Accounting and Financial Consulting Services” with one (1) original and three (3) copies mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

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.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS

A copy of the RFP documents can be obtained at the Bristol Housing Authority, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 during normal business hours or by contacting Yvonne Tirado, Dir. of Accounting & Special Projects at ytirado@ bristolhousing.org, phone 860-585-2039 or Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds, at cjohnson@bristolhousing.org, phone 860-585-2028. Scope and proposal requirements will be available starting Aug. 21, 2023.

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 Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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

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

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualified attorneys, legal teams or law firms to provide Legal services in labor laws, employment & benefits. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860-5852028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP –Legal Services. Labor, Employment & Benefits” with one (1) original and three (3) copies mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

**An Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer**

SIZE 3.5 by 4.0 FOR

OUTREACH EVENT

Town of Bloomfield

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS

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The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualified attorneys, legal teams or law firms to provide Legal services in labor laws, employment & benefits. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860585-2028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP – Legal Services. Labor, Employment & Benefits” with one (1) original and three (3) copies mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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.

Salary Range: $87,727 to $136,071 Deputy Finance Director/Controller

Pre-employment drug testing. AA/EOE.

For Details go to  www.bloomfieldct.org

SMALL CONTRACTORS WANTED

LaRosa Building Group is hosting an outreach event for small contractors interested in working on the Curtis Cofield II Estates construction project.

New Haven M/W/SBEs are encouraged to attend.

Community Engagement Senior Project Manager

NOTICIA

Town of Bloomfield Finance Director

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

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 .

FHI Studio is seeking a Community Engagement Senior Project Manager. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to lead project teams, supervise and develop staff, provide excellent client service with innovative and strategic solutions, manage multiple projects concurrently, and conduct business development. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategic outreach plans to meaningfully include and facilitate communication with stakeholders and the general public on transportation and community planning projects, utilizing a wide variety of tools and techniques including public meetings, printed materials, social media, website, press releases, and PowerPoint presentations. The candidate must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with major transportation infrastructure projects is preferred.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

NEW HAVEN

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

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

Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 5-7 PM: Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1324 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511

Email: outreach@larosabg.com

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Executive Secretary

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

The Town of Wallingford is accepting applications for EMT. Must possess a H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus one (1) year of recent experience as an EMT. Must be 18 years old and be a Connecticut or National Registry Certified EMT with CPR Certification and a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license. Starting wage $796.53 (weekly), plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone (203) 294-2080, Fax (203) 294-2084. The closing date will be the date of the 50th application or resume is received or August 28, 2023, whichever occurs first.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Bike Share System – Development and Implementation

QSR STEEL CORPORATION

APPLY NOW!

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 Town of Wallingford is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Executive Secretary. This position provides high-level administrative support and assistance to a Town department head and performs difficult clerical and administrative work requiring considerable independent judgment and confidentiality. The position requires excellent public relations and office management skills. Must have 6 years’ experience in responsible office work, some of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and college-level training. Pay rate $28.75 to $34.86 per hour plus an excellent benefit package. Application forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from Town of Wallingford Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov. Phone: (203)-294-2080. Fax (203)-294-2084. The closing date will be September 11, 2023. EOE

Maintainer II – Collections System

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

New Haven Parking Authority

New Haven, CT

NHPA Project #23-065

Proposals due August 29, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

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.

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.

Requesting proposals to develop and implement a Bike Share System in New Haven, CT. Proposal Documents will be available beginning August 8, 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 Main Office at 232 George Street, New Haven, CT to obtain a copy.

NHPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Proposals (RFP) for 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.

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, is seeking proposals to provide certain services related to Connecticut Fair Share Housing Study.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

The intent of the request is to identify individuals or firms with the necessary expertise to provide planning services within a stated timeframe.

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

The RFP is available online at: https:// portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard and https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Root/ RFP/Request-For-Proposals or from Debra McCarthy, Office of Policy and Management, IGPP Division, 450 Capitol Ave., MS#54ORG, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379. E-mail: Debra.McCarthy@ ct.gov. Telephone (860) 418-6297. Deadline for response submission is 4:00 p.m. EDT, Oct. 2, 2023.

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

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

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The Town of Wallingford Sewer Division is seeking qualified applicants to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity flushing. Requires a H.S., trade school or vocational school diploma or H.S. equivalency diploma, plus 3 years employment in a field related to sanitary sewer construction, operation or maintenance, or 1 year of training in a skilled trade substituted for 1 year of experience up to 2 years plus a minimum of 1 year of employment for a sewer utility or in the construction field with work experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment a valid State of Connecticut Class B CDL. Wages: $26.16 to $31.18 hourly, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time. Applications 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 October 3, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the

NOTICE

Publication Note: Pursuant to C.G.S. §7-191(d) THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT hereby gives notice of the proposed charter revision approved by the Board of Alders on August 7, 2023. This notice sets forth the pertinent provisions of the Charter where substantive revisions were made.

The City and Town Clerk has been authorized to prepare an explanatory text that will afford the people of New Haven to have an article-by-article review of all the changes. More significantly we extend an invitation to review the proposed revised Charter: https://www.newhavenct.org/charterrevisioncommission. In order to clarify and establish an historical context please note that the proposed Charter published on the website includes annotations by the way of footnotes which will allow you to follow the development of this document.

(1) The Registrars of Voters shall be elected at the regular City election to be held under the provisions of this Charter on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November, 1996, for a term of four (4) years from the first (1st) day of January next, and quadrennially thereafter.

A. Plurality Vote. No change.

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

B. Special Elections. No change.

bonds and other instruments evidencing City indebtedness; (b) all deeds and all written Contracts of the City approved by the Board of Alders (in accordance with this Charter and any Ordinance adopted hereunder), unless otherwise provided in this Charter; and (c) all deeds and Contracts of any Department, Board or Commission of the City in accordance with authority conferred upon them by this Charter or by the Ordinances, or otherwise by Law; provided, the facsimile signature of the Mayor is authorized on all bonds issued by the City

PREAMBLE

No change.

ARTICLE I. CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS

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.

1. Vacancies in Elective Office. No change with the exception of the exception of the capitalization of the word “Board” in two places (Sec. 7.A).

2. Vacancies of Appointed Public Officials. No changes.

3. Resignation from Office. No changes.

4. Temporary Disability or Absence of Mayor. No changes with the exception of the exception of the capitalization of the word “Board (Sec. 10.A).

5. Salaries of Elected Officials. No changes.

6. Elected Officials and Appointed Public Officials. No changes with the exception of the following:

(Sec. 2.B(4)) To see that all Contracts in which the City is party are faithfully kept and performed.

1. Membership on Boards and Commissions. No changes.

2. Mayor's Staff and Council of Economic Advisors. No changes.

ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF ALDERS

1. Membership, qualifications; to exercise City powers. No changes with the following exceptions

1. Title. No change.

2 Definitions and Titles Generally. No change.

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3. Time of Appointments and Meetings Generally. No change.

4. Definitions. No changes, with the exception of the new definition of “Contract in Sec. 4.H, as follows:

(Sec. 12.B) Appointed Public Officials. Every Appointed Public Official shall be an Elector of said City, unless (1) otherwise permitted by Law and provided for by Ordinance, as set forth in §12.C of this Article for Department Heads and Deputies or (2) as may be waived pursuant to §12.D of this Article .

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

"Contract" means all contractual relations of the City, including, without limitation, agreements, purchase contracts, personnel contracts, lease contracts, and service contracts, including but not limited to, memoranda of understanding, memoranda of agreement, letters of understanding, letters of agreement, side letters and other agreements purporting to bind the City. It is the intent of this provision that all Contracts shall be in writing in accordance with the provisions of this Charter or any Ordinance adopted hereunder. It is the intent of this provision to include any written agreements documenting consensual settlements of any claims or allegations involving the City and any third parties, whether originating in a judicial or administrative proceedings under Law, this Charter or Ordinances or pursuant to or otherwise related to rights derived from any agreement, including collective bargaining agreements.

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

(Sec. 12. C) Department Heads and Deputies to be Electors; Exception. Each of the several Department Heads and deputies or those second in command of all Departments and other City organizations enumerated in the Charter or created by Ordinance shall, within six (6) months following the effective date of said appointment, be required to be an Elector of the City, or reside outside the corporate boundaries of the City if such residence is on lands owned by the City of New Haven, unless otherwise provided for by Ordinance or waived in accordance with the provisions of §12.D of this Article. Moreover, each such Department Head and deputy or second in command of Departments and other City organizations shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section during the term of office; unless otherwise modified by Ordinance.

(1) Failure to Comply. No change.

(2) Role of the Personnel Director. No change.

(Sec. 1.A(1)) Said Board shall, with the approval of the Mayor or over the Mayor's veto, where applicable and as hereinbefore provided in this Charter or by Law, exercise all of the legal authority and powers conferred upon said City, except as otherwise provided.

(Sec. 1.A(2)) Said Board shall have power and authority to carry into effect and operation, by appropriate Ordinances with the approval of the Mayor, or over said Mayor's veto as provided in this Charter, all legal authority and powers of the legislative body of the City as provided in this Charter as well as other provisions of Law, including, but not limited to the General Statutes.

(Sec. 1.A(3) Said Board shall approve the following appointees of the Mayor:

NEW HAVEN

There were minor edits and errata corrections including (a) elimination of the term “of this Charter” in definition of the “Elected Official” (Sec. 4.L); (b) substituting the word “Article” for “Chapter” in the definition of “Public Official” (Sec. 4.S); and, (c) capitalizing the word contracts in the definition of “Order” (sec. 4.T).

242-258 Fairmont Ave

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

ARTICLE II. INCORPORATION AND GENERAL POWERS

1. Established. No change.

2. City Incorporated. Corporate Rights. No change.

3. Wards and Education Districts established. No change.

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

(Sec. 12. D) Waiver. The Elector requirement for appointment of Department Heads (unless otherwise modified by Ordinance as set forth in §12.C of this Article) and members of Boards and Commissions may be waived, if permissible under Law, by requiring an appointee(s) to establish evidence of a bona fide residence (as set forth in the General Statutes) in the City. The waiver shall be granted by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Board of Alders then eligible to vote.

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

(a) Up to four (4) Coordinators, Chief of Police and Fire Chief, as set forth in §3.A (1) Article VI. Pending action by the Board, which shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the submission of the nomination, a proposed appointee to a position may perform the duties and exercise the powers of the position; although this provision shall not be applicable to appointees to Boards or Commissions. A rejected nominee may continue in office in an acting capacity pending resubmission of the candidate’s name for approval at the Board ’s next regular meeting; however, a person’s name may not be submitted more than two (2) times. Other than to membership on a Board or Commission, the Mayor may designate an individual to hold a position in an acting capacity pending the selection of a nominee, but no person may hold such a position for more than six (6) months without being submitted for confirmation by the Board .

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

1. General Provisions. No changes, except as follows:

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

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

4. Reapportionment of the Wards. No changes with the exception of the following minor edits and errata corrections including (a) capitalization of the word “Board” and substitution of the word “Article for the word “Chapter” in Sec. 4.C(3) .

5. Application of the General Statutes; qualification of Electors; polling hours; voting districts. No change.

6. Elected Officials specified; date of elections; term; vote required; special elections.

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

A. Elected Officials. From and after the effective date of this Charter the following Public Officials of the City and town shall be elected, viz.: the Mayor, members of the Board of Alders, Registrars of Voters, City Clerk and two (2) members of the Board of Education, elected by district.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

(Sec. 13.C) Bonds of Public Officials. The bonds of all Public Officials shall be taken to the City of New Haven, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office according to Law. The form and amount of each bond shall be to the satisfaction of the Controller, and no person or corporation shall be accepted by said Controller as surety on such bond except some corporation authorized by laws of this State to give bonds and become surety for bonds of municipal and other officials. The expense of all bonds required by this Charter shall be paid by the City. At the time of the adoption of this provision of the Charter the following officials are required to be covered by bonds: Controller; Assistant City Treasurer, upon assuming the duties of the City Treasurer; Collector of Taxes; and, Director of Parks and Public Works.

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

(a) Members of Boards and Commissions, as set forth in §1.A of Article VII. If a nomination to a position or to a Board or Commission has not been affirmed or rejected by vote of the Board of Alders within ninety (90) days of the submission of the nomination by the Mayor, it shall be deemed to have been approved.

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.

1. Organization of the Board of Alders. No changes, with the exception of (1) capitalization of the word “Board” (Sec. 2.A-E and G); “Board or Commission” (Sec. 2.A(2); Sec. 2. G); and “Contracts” (Sec. 2.C)); and, (2) addition of the words “Parks and” to the Director of Public Works (Sec. 2.G and 2.G(1)). The following substantive change was also made in Sec. 2.A(2):

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

1. Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics. No changes, with the exception of eliminating the term “of this Charter” (Sec. 14.D(1)) and capitalization of the word “Board” (Sec. 14.D(2)).

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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.

A. Date of Elections; Term of Office

(1) The Mayor, members of the Board of Alders and the City Clerk shall be elected at the regular City election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2025 for a term of two (2) years from the first (1st) day of January 2026; and, thereafter, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2027 for a term of four (4) years from the first (1st) of January 2028 and quadrennially thereafter;

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

The rules of the Board shall authorize…(2) the appointment of an officer elected under this section to serve in lieu of a representative of a minority party on any Board or Commission which requires said appointment; however, said appointment shall not circumvent the provisions of the General Statutes and this Charter pertaining to minority party representation. Party officers of the Board of Alders, including the third officer, if applicable, shall not serve ex officio on any Board or Commission.

1. Removal of Elected and Appointed Officials. No changes with the exception of an internal reference revision (Sec. 15.E).

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

1. Recall of Mayor. No changes.

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.

(1) The elected members of the Board of Education shall have a term of four (4) years, commencing on the first (1st) day of January 2028 and quadrennially thereafter; with the exception of the transitional two (2) year term for one member commencing on the first (1st ) day of January 2026, as set forth in §3.A(3)(b) of Article VII.

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

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

ARTICLE III. THE MAYOR

AA/EEO EMPLOYER

1. Declared chief executive; qualifications; holding other offices prohibited. No changes.

2. Powers and Duties. No changes, with the exception of capitalization of the word “Board” (Sec. 2.B(2)(e)) and the following: (Sec. 2.B(3) To sign (a) together with any other City official required to sign, all

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

1. Procedure for enacting Ordinances, Resolutions, etc.; when Ordinances effective. No changes, with the exception of adding the word “article” in Sec. 3.A(3).

1. Special Act Authority to Adopt Ordinances, Resolutions and Orders. No changes, with the exception of adding the word “article” in Sec. 4.B(1).

To manage, regulate and control all City property; to authorize the purchase or sale of property in the name of the City; and to provide for the form and to regulate the manner of making all Contracts, as defined in §4.H of Article I in order

to ensure that all such Contracts are approved and authorized in accordance with Law; to regulate the collection and enforcement of taxes and liens and the borrowing of money by the City for any purposes for which said Board is authorized to lay taxes; and to provide for the adjustment of claims against said City, and for the payment of the same.

ited by Law).

NOTICE

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

1. Special Act Authority of the Board of Alders. No changes, with the exception of the capitalization of the words “Board” (Sec. 5.A, C and D); and “Contracts” (Sec. 5.D)).

1. Authority to abate taxes. No changes.

(1) Public Service Functions: Opinion of the Corporation Counsel. Any proposed reorganization plan must require that all governmental functions set forth in this Charter shall continue to be provided to the residents of the City; unless such function was eliminated as the result of a repealed Federal, State or Charter mandate. Moreover, any reorganization plan shall include specific reference to the departmental function(s) set forth in this Charter that will be carried out in said reorganization and shall be accompanied by an opinion of the Corporation Counsel verifying that the reorganized function complies with specifically enumerated Charter requirements.

A. Inventory. Each department head shall make and keep a perpetual inventory of all supplies, materials, fixed assets and other property of every description in the department’s custody in such form and manner as the Controller shall direct. A copy of such inventory shall be submitted to the Controller who shall cause the same to be audited not less frequently than annually

1. The Appointment of Coordinators, Department Heads, Deputy Department Heads and Other Mayoral Department Appointees.

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.

2. Compensation of the Board of Alders.

Each member of Board of Alders shall receive no less than the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars annually as compensation, including accumulated cost-of-living adjustments. The President of the Board of Alders shall receive no less than Six Thousand Five Hundred ($6,500.00) Dollars annual as compensation, including accumulated cost of living adjustments. The Alders may review the amount of said compensation and enact revisions thereof by Ordinance. Any such Ordinance which provides for an increase in compensation or non-cash benefits for the Board of Alders shall become effective only upon approval of said Ordinance by the Electors of the City at a referendum held at the next regular municipal election. Any cost-of-living adjustments or revisions by Ordinance revisions shall become effective prior to the third year of a four-year term of office or at the next term of the Alders in accordance with the State Constitution.

1. General Requirements Pertaining to All Department Heads and Mayoral Department Appointees.

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A. Authority of Department Heads. Unless otherwise set forth in this Charter or by Law, once appointed as described in this Charter, the Department Head shall appoint, hire, discipline and remove all deputies, assistants and other employees of the Department as provided for in the budget. Such Department Heads and other Mayoral Department Appointees shall be subject to: (1) the authority and direction of the Mayor or designee in all matters pertaining to the responsibilities of office, unless otherwise specifically set forth by Law; (2) any specific provisions of this Charter or Law pertaining to the authority of the Department Head and the relationship with a governing Board or Commission or appointing authority, if not the Mayor; and, (3) the applicable rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission or collective bargaining agreement.

A. Appointment. Except as otherwise provided by the General Statutes or this Charter, all Coordinators, Departments Heads and Other Mayoral Department Appointees, are subject to the authority and serve under the direction of the Mayor, as follows:

(1) Solely by the Mayor: Unless otherwise set forth in this Charter the Mayor is solely responsible for appointing the following:

(a) The Corporation Counsel. Subject to the authority of the Mayor for a term coterminous with the Mayor who appointed said official. The qualifications of the Corporation Counsel shall be established by Ordinance.

(a) Deputy Corporation Counsels and Assistant Corporation Counsels: Subject to a term of one (1) year from said appointment or until their successor shall be appointed and qualified. The qualifications of the Deputy and Assistant Corporation Counsels shall be established by Ordinance. The appointment of the Deputy Corporation Counsel is further subject to the requirements of §12.C of Article II.

ARTICLE V. OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY

1. City Clerk. No changes.

2. Registrars of Voters. No changes.

3. Members of the Board of Education.

Effective on January 1, 2016, t The Board of Education shall include two (2) members one each to be elected from two (2) education districts, as set forth in §3 of Article II and §3.A (2) of Article VII.

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A. Elector Requirement. Unless otherwise set forth in this Charter or by Law, all Department Heads and others appointed pursuant to this Article shall be in compliance with the requirements of §12.C and D of Article II.

ARTICLE VI. THE CITY GOVERNMENT: DEPARTMENTS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

1. The Authority to Establish the Departments of City Government.

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A. Powers and Purposes. In addition to the Departments specifically set forth in this Charter, the City, acting within the powers and duties enumerated in the General Statutes, any applicable Special Acts and this Charter may establish, by Ordinance, such Departments necessary to carry out and organize the functions of government. The express intent of this Charter is to afford the Mayor and the Board of Alders the ability to organize the government in order to achieve a balance of efficiency and service to the people of the City

A. Qualifications of Department Heads. The minimum job qualifications for Department Heads, as may be set forth in this Charter, if any, are foundational and not definitive. Said minimum qualifications shall be modified by recommendation of the Mayor (or other appointing authority, if not the Mayor) following consultation and written report from the Personnel Director and approval of an Ordinance by the Board of Alders. Said job qualifications shall be prepared in accordance with nationally accepted professional standards and best practices in the applicable field and shall be reviewed and updated, if necessary, every four (4) years and whenever a Vacancy occurs in the position. In the event there are no minimum qualifications set forth herein, they shall be established in the same manner as in the case of modification, referenced, above. However, said Ordinances shall not modify any specific provisions within this Article of the Charter.

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A. Creation of Departments. The Board of Alders may, by Ordinance proposed by the Mayor, establish the Departments of the City. Each of these Departments shall be constituted to perform such functions and have such powers and duties as are set forth by the General Statutes, this Charter and Ordinances. Moreover, the head of each Department established by Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of this Charter generally applicable to Department Heads. All Departments shall be entitled to office space provided by the City and shall remain open during such hours as the Mayor may direct.

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(1) Appointed by the Mayor and Subject to Confirmation by the Board of Alders: Service Under the Direction of the Mayor: Unless otherwise set forth in the Charter the Mayor is responsible for appointing the following the following Appointed Public Officials the Mayor, subject to approval by the Board of Alders, as set forth in §1.A (3) of Article IV:

(a) The Coordinators as authorized by §2.A (2) of Article II, who shall serve under the direction of the Mayor and are removable at the pleasure of the Mayor;

(a) Chief of Police and Fire Chief, who shall serve subject to the authority of the Mayor for a term of office as set forth in §2.G of this Article. The person in office as Chief of Police and Fire Chief on the effective date of this Charter shall hold office until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.

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A. Compensation. The salaries and compensation of all Public Officials, Coordinators, Department Heads (and other Deputies and Assistant set forth in this Article) and employees of the City shall be set by Ordinance and through the budget, except where otherwise fixed by the General Assembly, this Charter or as otherwise covered by civil service rules, collective bargaining agreement(s) or Contract.

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A. Departmental Functions. The Department Head and Other Mayoral Departmental Appointees responsible for the Departments shall have charge of the City functions set forth in this Charter and Ordinances as well as the legal affairs of the City; budget and finance; oversight, testing and management of personnel; tax collection; property assessment; procurement; management and maintenance of infrastructure, parks and public works; engineering; police, fire and other emergency services; public information and technology; public libraries; public health; youth and recreation, economic development; city planning and zoning; transportation, traffic and parking; building inspection; and public education. These officials shall have direct reporting authority to the Mayor and, may be required, as directed by the Mayor, to conduct their functions under the administrative purview of a coordinator designated by the Mayor

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(1) Appointed by the Mayor and Serving Under the Direction of the Mayor Subject to a Term of Office as Set Forth in §2.G of this Article, unless otherwise set forth in this Charter: Unless otherwise set forth in the Charter the Mayor is responsible for appointing the following the following Department Heads and such other Department Heads as may be established by Ordinance:

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(a) City Controller;

(b) Director of Parks and Public Works;

A. Position Titles. The position titles of the Department Heads set forth in this Charter reflect the title at the time of the adoption of this Charter. Titles may be changed without altering the method of appointment unless otherwise set forth; however, the functions and fiduciary obligations specifically set forth in this Charter shall not be altered.

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A. Full-time Service. The general rule is that all Department Heads and Mayoral appointees shall devote full time to the duties of office; subject to modification by Ordinance or adoption of the budget, following a written determination by either the Mayor or the Board of Alders that full-time service is not required.

(c) City Engineer;

(d) City Assessor;

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(e) Director of Youth and Recreation;

(f) Director of Traffic and Parking;

(g) Planning Director

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Said appointees shall serve under the direction and subject to the authority of the Mayor as the chief administrative and executive officer of the City; although may not be removed from office during their terms except for cause, which shall not be political.

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(1) Appointment of the City Purchasing Agent by the Mayor.

A. Term of Four Years. Except as otherwise provided by General Statutes or this Charter, all Department Heads shall be appointed by the Mayor for terms of four (4) years on the basis of qualifications.

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A. Reorganization Plans.

(1) Departmental Categories; Reassignment of Department Heads. The delineation of departmental categories in this Charter is advisory and may be altered pursuant to a reorganization plan proposed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Alders. Under such plan, any departmental categories may be reorganized and Department Heads may be reassigned (unless otherwise prohib-

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A. Vacancy. In the event of a vacancy in the office of any such Department Head, a successor may be appointed for the balance of the four (4) year term, except that during the last two (2) months of the term of a Mayor who has not been reelected to office, the Mayor may not appoint any Department Head except on an acting basis for a temporary period ending not later than the succeeding January 31.

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A. Succession. All Department Heads shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified, unless terminated from employment.

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(1) Whenever a vacancy exists in the office of City Purchasing Agent the Mayor shall designate a nonpartisan board of examiners, consisting of three (3) experienced citizens who have been Purchasing Agents or have employed Purchasing Agents in their business and are competent to determine and pass on qualifications of the candidates' eligibility for such office, which board after such examination of said candidates as it may consider necessary to determine their competency for the duties of such office, shall file with the Mayor a written report of its findings as to the relative proficiency and fitness of such candidates as in its judgment are qualified to receive such appointment, which report shall be signed by a majority of the members of said board. The Mayor shall appoint one of the three (3) highest ranking candidates, but in no event shall any person be appointed to the position of City Purchasing Agent unless such person shall have had at least three (3) consecutive years of full-time experience as a Pur-

chasing Agent in commercial or governmental purchasing prior to appointment.

B. General Duties of the Corporation Counsel.

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(1) Appointment of Building, Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors by the Mayor. The Mayor, before appointing said inspector shall designate, in the case of each appointment, a separate nonpartisan board of examiners, consisting of three (3) experienced citizens competent to determine the qualifications of the candidates for such office, which board, after such examination of said candidates as it may consider necessary to determine their competency for the duties of such office, shall file with the Mayor a written report of its findings as to the relative proficiency and fitness of such candidates as, in its judgment, are qualified to receive such appointment, which report shall be signed by a majority of the members of said board. Each of said inspectors shall be appointed from among the candidates who, in the judgment of said board, are properly qualified for the duties of the particular office to which appointment is to be made. They shall hold their respective offices until they vacate them or are removed for sufficient cause, duly shown, which cause shall not be political.

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(1) Advice of the Corporation Counsel. When so requested said Corporation Counsel shall give advice in writing to the Board of Alders, and committees of Board of Alders, the Mayor, any head of a department or office of the City or any person or committee appointed for inquiry or investigation upon any question of law involving their respective powers or duties.

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(1) Written Opinions and Codification. All written opinions so given by said Corporation Counsel shall be recorded in an index book, which book shall be kept in the office of the Corporation Counsel and shall be the property of the City.

(1) Responsibilities. Said Corporation Counsel shall:

finance administrative functions of the City or such other official in the event of a reorganization in accordance with §8-1.D of this Article. The Controller may appoint a Deputy, Tax Collector and Treasurer or, in lieu of the appointment of a Treasurer, assign an employee of the department the functions of the treasurer.

A. General Functions of the Finance Department. The Coordinator responsible for the finance administrative functions of the City or, in the absence of such coordinator, the Controller (“Finance Officials”) shall be responsible for the execution and administration of the following duties and functions (both Finance Officials shall be equally liable unless the function is specifically assigned to one or the other):

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(1) Appointment of the Personnel Director by the Mayor. The Personnel Director shall be appointed by the Mayor from a list of three (3) persons with the highest ratings obtained in a civil service examination held to determine an eligible list for said position. The Personnel Director may not be removed from office without cause, which cause shall not be political. The appointment of Personnel Director is not subject to term limits.

(a) When so directed by the Mayor or Board of Alders, represent the City in all matters pending before the General Assembly affecting the interests of said City;

(a) Perform all other legal services which may be required by the Board of Alders or by Law or Ordinance, which services may be performed said Corporation Counsel or the assistant Corporation Counsels at the direction of the Corporation Counsel;

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(1) Appointment of the Director of Public Health by the Board of Public Health. The Director of Public Health shall be appointed by the Board of Public Health, for a term of years as set forth in §2.G of this Article. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Charter to the contrary, the director may not be removed from office during the term of office except for cause, which cause shall not be political.

(1) Appointment of the City Librarian by the Board of Library Directors. The City Librarian shall be appointed by the Board of Library Directors, for a term of years as provided in §2.G of this Article.

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(a) Prosecute or defend all suits for or against the City and shall prepare all Contracts, bonds and instruments in writing in which the City is concerned and endorse on each approval of the form and correctness thereof.

(a) Oversight responsibility for the administration of issues pertaining to labor relations, disability services and fair rent.

A. prevent overdrawing, misapplication of appropriations; liability for payments exceeding appropriations. The Finance Officials shall not suffer any appropriation or allotment thereof to be overdrawn, or the appropriation for one item of expense to be drawn upon for any other purpose, or by any department other than that for which the appropriation was specifically made, except in case of transfers made as hereinafter provided.

(1) To certify the availability of sufficient funds. Said Finance Official(s) shall:

(a) Certify as to the availability of appropriated funds for the payment of every obligation arising by reason of the proposed purchases or contracts of each Budgeted Entity and officer of the City, and shall assure that purchase orders or contracts are valid obligations of the City of New Haven, bearing the certification of the Controller or other official designated by the Mayor, or by Ordinance.

(a) Refuse to approve any purchase order or contract when the available appropriation for that purpose is exhausted or, in the opinion of the Finance Officials will be so depleted that there will remain insufficient funds for the regular and ordinary expenditures of that appropriation.

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(1) The Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education shall elect a Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with the General Statutes. Notwithstanding the provisions of §2.G of this Article the Superintendent may be elected to such term as may be permitted by the General Statutes. A written Contract shall be entered into between the Board of Education and the Superintendent with all provisions and conditions of employment stipulated therein. The Board of Education may remove said Superintendent in accordance with the standards set forth in §15 B, D and E of Article II, unless otherwise required by Law.

(a) Annual Report. Said Corporation Counsel shall annually, on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of January, make a written report to the Mayor of the doings of the office of the Corporation Counsel for the fiscal year preceding, showing the condition of all unfinished business in said Corporation Counsel's hand, and give all further additional information which the Mayor may desire in regard to the condition of said Corporation Counsel's department at any time.

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A. Deputy Department Heads. Except as otherwise provided by the General Statutes, this Charter or other Law, each Department Head may, in consultation with the Mayor, employ one or more Deputy Department Heads, who, in addition to their own duties, shall have the authority to exercise the powers and duties of the Department Head and to act as the Department Head in the absence or incapacity of the Department Head, or under other circumstances as specified in the terms of employment. Said appointment shall be made in writing, filed in the Office of the City Clerk and record in the City records. Said appointment shall be valid unless and until revoked in writing by the Mayor and filed and recorded in the same manner as the appointment. In the case of multiple Deputies who report to one Department Head, their appointments shall describe the order in which each Deputy will be authorized to act for the Department Head in the event the Department Head is absent or incapacitated.

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If the Finance Official(s) shall certify any bill, contract or claim in excess of the appropriation properly applicable thereto, the City shall not be liable for such excess, but the coordinator responsible for the finance administrative functions of the City or Controller, as the case may be, shall be personally liable there, and said Finance Official’s sureties shall also be liable to the amount of the bond.

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(1) create a procedure for claims, accounts and payments. The Finance Officials shall, administer procedures for the management of claims and accounts, including departmental accounts, appropriation accounts, forms, reports and public inspection protocols, and rules for payments of Public Officials and employees, as set forth by this Charter, Ordinance or by administrative action of the Mayor and Finance Officials

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C. Litigation Settlement Committee. There shall be a litigation settlement committee consisting of the Mayor, the Controller, the coordinator for administration appointed by the Mayor, or their designees, two (2) members of the Financial Review and Audit Commission who shall not be of the same political party, elected by their fellow commissioners, and two (2) members of the finance committee of the Board of Alders, who shall not be of the same political party, elected by their fellow Alders. Neither the Corporation Counsel, nor any deputy or assistant Corporation Counsel, may enter into a settlement on behalf of the City of any matter in litigation, the result of which would bind the City to make a payment in excess of five thousand dollars, or such greater amount as the Board of Alders may approve from time to time, unless said settlement has been approved by the litigation settlement committee.

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(1) establish amount of Bond for Public Officials. To determine and set the amount of bond required of all Public Officials and employees of the City who, in the opinion of the Controller or in accord with Law, this Charter or the Ordinances, should be bonded.

1. Finance Administration and Functions.

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1. Office of the Corporation Counsel.

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A. Department Head and Legal Staff.

The Corporation Counsel.

(a) The Corporation Counsel, as the Department Head, shall be responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the department responsible for providing legal services on behalf of the City. The Corporation Counsel shall be the chief legal advisor of and attorney for the City and of all Public Officials and Departments thereof in matters relating to their official duties.

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A. Generally. The functions under this provision are responsible for the administration of the fiscal policies of the City, including, but not limited to the: (1) keeping of accounts and financial records of the City; (2) assessment and collection of taxes, special assessments and other revenues; (3) the custody and disbursement of City funds and money; (4) control over expenditures; (5) purchase of services and materials, including insurance; (6) preparation of the Operating and Capital Budgets for submission to the Mayor, Board of Alders and other authorities otherwise provided in this Charter for the adoption of such budgets and for advising each of the authorities when requested as to fiscal matters; (7) information and technology; and, (8) such other powers and duties as may be required by the General Statutes, this Charter, Ordinance or Order or Motion of the Board of Alders.

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(a) The Deputy and Assistant Corporation Counsels. Said Deputy and Assistant Corporation Counsels shall perform such service as the Corporation Counsel may direct.

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A. Departments and Direct Reports to the Coordinator. The following Department Heads and Other Mayoral Departmental Appointees are required to report on their functions to the coordinator responsible for the finance administrative functions of the City: (a) Controller; (b) Collector of Taxes; (c) Purchasing Agent; (d) Assessor; and (e) administrator responsible for information and technology services.

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(1) Audits of Accounts of Public Officials and Employees. The Controller shall, at the end of each fiscal year, or oftener, if so required by the Mayor, and also upon the death, resignation, removal, or the expiration of the term of any Public Official or other employee, audit or cause to be audited, examine, and settle the accounts of such Public Official or employee, and if said person shall be found indebted to the City, the Controller shall state an account and file the same with the Corporation Counsel, together with a copy of the official bond of such Public Official or employee, if any, and give notice thereof to such official or a designated legal representative; and the Corporation Counsel shall proceed to collect such balance from such Public Official, employee or designated sureties within six (6) months from the receipt of such account. Notice of the audit shall be given by the Controller to the Public Official or a legal representative(s) designated by the official before the final statement of the account, and, if desired by such Public Official, employee or the legal representative(s) designated by the official, opportunity shall be given for a hearing. A copy of such notice, with an affidavit to the fact of service thereof, shall be filed, with the statement of account, as evidence of service of notice.

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(a) Additional Counsel. The Mayor may, if in said Mayor's opinion the interests of the City require it, appoint additional special assistant Corporation Counsel or counsels whose salary shall also be fixed by the budget.

Department of Finance: The City Controller. The City Controller shall be the Department Head of the Department of Finance responsible for the financial operations of the City. The Controller is required to perform the duties and responsibilities as set forth in this Charter and the Ordinances, under the authority of the Mayor and operational purview of the Coordinator responsible for the

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(1) To establish procedures for the deposit and payment of City Funds. The Finance Officials shall (a) deposit at such intervals and in such manner, including obtaining the highest rate of interest consistent with the safety of the deposits; (b) and pay City funds in accordance with requirements and protocols as may be set forth by his Charter, Ordinance or by administrative action of the Mayor and Finance Officials. The City Treasurer, or an employee of the Finance Department assigned the functions of the said treasurer, shall pay all orders drawn on said treasurer by the City Clerk and countersigned by the Con-

troller, or drawn by the Board of Education in the order in which they shall be presented to the City Treasurer.

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(1) Authority to discount taxes, borrow in anticipation of taxes or bond sales. The Controller may provide at any time for the discounts, at current rates of interest, of all sums assessed for taxes, and of all sums assessed for benefits on account of the construction of pavements, but not yet payable. The Controller shall have power, in the name of the City, to borrow such sums from time to time, as in its opinion may be needed for City purposes, in anticipation of such taxes as shall have been previously laid, and in anticipation of the sale of bonds which may have been ordered by the Board of Alders in accordance with Law, and for no other purpose; and the amount so borrowed shall be used only for the same purposes that the taxes, assessments or avails of bonds might have been used for, and shall be repaid from said taxes or assessments when collected, or from the sale of such bonds.

(1) Deputy and Other Employees. There may be appointed Deputy Purchasing Agent and other employees, who shall devote full time service to the performance of the duties of office, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and provided for in the budget.

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Charter or the Ordinances and shall devote full time service to the performance of the duties of said office.

A.

(1) General Duties. The City Assessor shall adopt such rules and regulations for the guidance of the deputies, assistants and other employees in the performance of their duties as will establish an equitable and scientific system of determining the present true and actual value of all assessable property for taxation. The rules and regulations so adopted and all amendments thereof shall be made available to any taxpayer of the City upon application to the City Assessor.

(1) Other Employees. The department shall be under the charge of the City Assessor who shall appoint and remove all deputies, assistants and other employees of the department, subject to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Board.

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Historical Transition Provision. The historical powers and duties of the Department of Finance, including the Controller, as set forth in Article XV, §4.B shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance and (2) a legal opinion as set forth in Article XV, §4.A certifying that the functions of Article XV, §4.B have been addressed by the Ordinance, Article XV, §4.B shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the Ordinance.

A. Role of the Collector of Taxes. The Collector of Taxes shall have all the authority to perform all the duties and assume all of the responsibilities entrusted to Tax Collectors by virtue of the General Statutes, this Charter and the Ordinances. The Collector shall have the same power as the Mayor to sign certificates of tax liens and certificates of their release and discharge. The Mayor shall have power to issue a warrant for the collection of any of said taxes or assessments.

(1) Adoption of a Procurement Ordinance and Regulations. In order to advance the provisions of this Charter, the Board of Alders shall establish by Ordinance the rules and regulations governing the operation of a central purchasing system in a manner consistent with the General Statutes, this Charter, Ordinance and standards established by organizations such as the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and the National Association of State Purchasing Officials as well as the Model Procurement Code and Ordinances prepared by the American Bar Association. Any provisions referring to purchasing inconsistent with the terms of this section referred to elsewhere in this Charter are hereby expressly repealed.

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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

(1) Historical Transition Provision. The historical powers and duties of the Collector of Taxes as set forth in Article XV, §4.C shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance and (2) a legal opinion as set forth in Article XV, §4.A certifying that the functions of Article XV, §4.C have been addressed by the Ordinance, Article XV, §4.C shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the Ordinance.

A. Role of the City Purchasing Agent. The City Purchasing Agent shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for the procurements of the City.

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(a) The Board of Alders shall, by Ordinance, establish the rules and regulations governing the purchasing process for the City, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent, competitive procurement and solicitation of goods and services for use by the City, advertising and solicitation of bids and proposals and action thereof, consultation with the effected Department or Departments, award and execution of Contracts, bonds, exclusions from competitive procurement, waiver of competitive procurement requirements, appeals from decisions of the City Purchasing Agent, disposition of surplus property and such other matters as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this provision of the Charter

(a) The City Purchasing Agent may adopt procedural rules and regulations concerning the operation of the Department responsible for public purchases. No such rule shall be inconsistent with the Ordinances adopted pursuant to §6.F (1) of this Article.

(a) Nothing in this Charter shall prevent the City or any of its Departments from participating in any joint purchasing program administered by the State of Connecticut, the Regional Council of Governments, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education or any other public agency, including another municipality or municipalities, or other nonprofit organization the members of which are public bodies.

A. Exemptions from §6.E of this Article Regarding the Board of Alders. The following Contracts shall be exempt from the provisions of §6.E:

Transition Provision. Nothing in this section shall be construed to reduce, eliminate or change in any fashion the Civil Service status of present employees of the Board of Assessors.

1. Administrative, Operational and Infrastructure Functions

A. Generally. The functions of the Departments in this provision of the Charter pertain to the administration and management of policies and programs relating to the operation and infrastructural needs of the City as set forth in this Charter and the Ordinances.

(1) Departments and Direct Reports to the Assigned Coordinator. The following Department Heads and Other Mayoral Departmental Appointees are required to report on their functions to the coordinator responsible for the administrative, operational and infrastructural functions of the City: (a) Personnel or Human Resources Director; (b) Director of Parks and Public Works; (c) City Librarian; (d) City engineer; and (e) administrators responsible for emergency operations, information and technology services.

A. Personnel and Human Resources. The Personnel Director shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for personnel and the Civil Service System.

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(1) General Duties. The City Purchasing Agent shall make all purchases of supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services for all Departments. Moreover, the City Purchasing Agent shall be responsible for the central purchasing system for the City covering the purchase of all supplies, materials, equipment and other commodities for the use and needs of all Departments, Boards and Commissions and Officials of the City, including the Board of Education. With regard to the Board of Education, the City Purchasing Agent shall be required to take advantage of incentives, cooperative agreements and consortiums generally available to boards of education in order to expedite the acquisition of goods and services for said Board to meet the curriculum and scheduling requirements of the Board. It shall be the duty of the Purchasing Agent:

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(1) Contracts for architects, engineers, land surveyors, physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants or artists, and such other professional or technical services as the Board of Alders may provide by Ordinance; and

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(1) Generally. The Personnel Director works with the Manager of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources. The functions of this department involve the assistance to all Departments in the recruitment, selection, and training of new employees; conducting analyses of job classifications, developing and providing periodic employee training programs; aiding in establishing policies pertaining to the scope of federal and state laws pertaining to discrimination and harassment; and maintaining employee records.

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(1) Contracts made by the Board of Alders pursuant to §2.F of Article IV

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(a) To establish, after consultation with the heads of the departments concerned, and to enforce, specifications for all supplies, materials and equipment required by the City government.

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(1) Powers and Duties of Personnel Director. The Personnel Director shall have the authority and duty to:

(a) , including those of Department Heads;

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1. Exemptions from §6.E of this Article. The following contracts shall be exempt from the provisions of §6.E of this Article:

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(1) Contracts that can only be performed or provided by one party in the judgment of the City Purchasing Agent and the head of the department seeking the supplies, services or 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.

(a) to maintain a roster of all persons in the City's service, in which there shall be set forth as to each officer and employee, the class title of the position held, the salary or pay, any changes in class, title, pay or status; and such other data as may be deemed desirable or useful to produce significant facts pertaining to personnel administration;

(a) To make, with the approval of the Controller, such regulations and prescribe such forms or requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment by departments for the City as considered reasonably necessary by the Purchasing Agent.

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(a) To assure that all supplies, materials and equipment purchased for the City conform to specifications and are of the quantity and quality contracted for.

(1) Contracts made through cooperative purchasing arrangements with other government entities when, in the judgment of the City Purchasing Agent, such contracts are in the best interests of the City and such arrangements involve competitive purchasing procedures;

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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.

(1) Contracts made in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Alders applicable to cases of emergency involving a threat to the public health, safety or welfare; and

(a) to advertise for candidates for examination for all positions, and to determine the eligibility of applicants for all positions in accordance with the rules established by the Civil Service Board, and the qualifications of the position. Public Notice of all job announcements for positions involving competitive examinations shall be given not less than fifteen (15) calendar Days prior to the date set for each such examination. The job announcement for competitive examinations shall be considered the notice of examination.

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(a) To transfer or to sell all personal property determined by the Controller, after consultation with the head of the department concerned, not to be needed by that department or any other Department, or which has become unsuitable for public use.

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.

(a) To purchase at the expense of the City all surety bonds required by Law or by Ordinances for Public Officials and employees of the City

(a) To purchase at the expense of the City any insurance against liability or the damage or loss of property on the part of the City.

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

(a) to prepare, conduct and score examinations of qualified applicants for all positions in the classified service and to certify the results thereof to the Civil Service Board;

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(1) Contracts made in a manner approved by the Board of Alders upon the recommendation of the City Purchasing Agent, where the City Purchasing Agent has advised and opined to the Board of Alders, that it would not be practicable or in the best interest of the City to proceed in the manner required by said §2.B of this Article, and where the Board of Alders shall find that making a Contract in such manner is in the best interest of the City

A. Role of the City Assessor. The City Assessor Agent shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for exercising the powers and performing all the duties that now are, or hereafter may be conferred upon or required of tax assessors of cities and towns by the General Statutes, this

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

(a) to maintain records of all applicants, their qualifications, and scores. The records of successful candidates shall be public records with the exception of the content of examinations; and,

(a) such authority as may be further delineated by Ordinance.

Historical Transition Provision. The historical powers and duties of the Personnel Director, as set forth in Article XV, §4.D shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved

Ordinance and (2) a legal opinion as set forth in Article XV, §4.A certifying that the functions of Article XV, §4.D have been addressed by the Ordinance, Article XV, §4.D shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the Ordinance.

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A. Parks and Public Works. The Director of Parks and Public Works shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for the management, maintenance of the public works and parks of the City.

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ian shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for the operation and management of the public library facilities for the City. The function within this division of government pertains to the administration and management of the public library facilities for the City. The library provides resources for the interest, information, education and enlightenment of all people in the community it serves. The Library collaborates with local agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to expand resources, provide enrichment programs, and address community needs.

(1) Acting Fire Marshal. In the absence of a Fire Marshal the Deputy Fire Marshall shall act as Fire Marshal. In the absence of the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshall, the Fire Chief shall act as Fire Marshal.

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B. General Duties of Director. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Director of Parks and Public Works shall be responsible for the control, care and management:

(a) of all streets, avenues, highways, alleys, bridges, sidewalks and public grounds of said City, and the opening, grading, improving, repairing and cleaning of the same;

(a) of the construction, protection, repair, furnishing, cleaning, heating, lighting and general care of all public buildings, except such as are by the express terms of this Charter under the control of some other Public Official, Department or Board or Commission;

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.

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(a) of the construction, repair, cleaning and general care of all sewers, drains, culverts, sluiceways and catch basins, and the collection and disposing of sewage, ashes, garbage and refuse.

A. Appointment and Promotion. Said Board shall recommend the compensation of such officers and employees to be established in the budget. Appointments and promotions to the positions of librarian, assistant librarians, and superintendents of the different departments may be made by said Board subject to the provisions of this Charter.

(1) Library Appropriations. The Board of Alders of the City shall annually appropriate a sum of money for the purpose aforesaid, and may from time to time appropriate, in addition thereto, sums of money for building sites, repairs, improvements in real estate or new buildings. All moneys which have been or shall be appropriated, and all moneys received from any other source for such purposes, shall be kept by the City Treasurer as a separate fund to be paid out only on the order of the Board of Library Directors herein provided for

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1. Administrative, Operational and Public Safety Functions

A. .Public Safety Communications. The Chief Administrative Office (or equivalent position) or designee shall be the Department Head. The Department shall be responsible for all aspects of the department including development and enforcement of procedures, hiring and scheduling and training staff, budgeting, reporting, quality assurance and maintaining and upgrading communications and related equipment.

1. Community Services Functions.

A. Generally. The functions of the Departments in this provision of the Charter pertain to the administration and management of policies and programs relating to the community service needs and functions of the City as set forth in this Charter and the Ordinances.

(a) use of all public parks, squares and open places which are currently included in the park system of the City, including the use of said parks, and which may hereafter be acquired or dedicated to public use, as parts of or additions to the public park system of the City or Town of New Haven, whether within or without the limits of said City, but not including streets in parks within the City limits.

(a) of the selection, cultivation, procuring, planting, spraying, trimming, preservation and removal of all trees in the streets of the City of New Haven and in parks and public places of said City.

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

A. The Police Department: the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall be the Department Head of the department providing police services. Said Chief of Police shall be responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the Police Department as further set forth in §4 of Article XIII and the Ordinances.

(1) Departments and Direct Reports to the Assigned Coordinator. The following Department Heads and Other Mayoral Departmental Appointees are required to report on their functions to the coordinator responsible for the community services functions of the City, as defined by this Charter and the Ordinances: (a) CSA Administration; (b) Social Services; (c) Health; (d) Youth and Recreation; (e) Homeless Coordination; (f) Food Systems Policy; (g) Elderly Services; (h) Elm City Compass; (i) Dixwell Q-House; (j) Community Resilience; and, (k) such ither functions as may be set forth by Ordinance.

(a) of the preservation, development and adornment of said parks and places

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(1) Other duties of the Director. The Director shall have charge to: (a) cause all Orders of the Board of Alders concerning any of said subjects to be executed; (b) make all suitable rules and regulations in regard to said department and the conduct of its business; (c).have the same powers and duties in regard to fence viewing as were formerly vested in the board of selectmen of the Town of New Haven; and such duties as may be prescribed by Ordinance.

1. The Fire Department; Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall be the Department Head of the department providing fire services. Said chief shall be responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the Fire Department as further set forth in §4 of Article XIII and the Ordinances. The Fire Chief shall be knowledgeable in all matters related to the effective and efficient governing of all hazard responses related to Fire and Emergency Services. In the absence of the Fire Chief the Assistant Chief of Administration (Executive Officer) shall act as the Fire Chief. In the event the Assistant Chief of Administration is absent, the Assistant Chief of Operations shall act as the Fire Chief.

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1. Other Employees. Role of the City Engineer. Said director shall have power to appoint or employ such superintendents, engineers and other officers and employees as said director may deem necessary, under the direction and in accordance with the rules of the department responsible for personnel and the Civil Service System. Said director may call on the City Engineer for such services as may be deemed necessary.

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A. City Engineer. The City Engineer shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for the engineering functions of the City

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

(1) General Duties. The Engineering Department is responsible for the engineering functions of the City including the scoping, design, construction, inspection, cost estimation, analysis, review, approval, and technical maintenance practices of the City’s public infrastructure, facilities, and property, including but not limited to bridges, roads, sidewalks, buildings, lighting, open spaces, drainage, utility infrastructure, environment, and coastal infrastructure. The Engineering Department is responsible for creating and promulgating engineering standards for design and construction of public infrastructure such as improvements to public rights-of-way. In addition, the Engineering Department provides technical advisement and oversight to the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, the Board of Alders, and other Departments on engineering and technical matters, including as technical advisor in the City’s land use processes and during emergency events such as natural disasters. The Engineering Department is also responsible for the maps and records of the public infrastructure of the City and any other responsibilities as may be set forth by Ordinance.

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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.

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.

(1) Other Employees. The City Engineer shall hire such professional and clerical staff as the City budget may provide and retain the services of consultants, professionals, contractors, and others as necessary to carry out the work of the Department.

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

A. New Haven Free Public Library: City Librarian. The City Librar-

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A. Health Functions: Director of Public Health. The Director of Health shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for the administration and management of public health services that promotes the welfare of the entire population, ensures its security, and protects it from the spread of infectious disease and environmental hazards, and helps to ensure access to safe and quality care to benefit the population. The areas of public health responsibility include: (1) assuring an adequate local public health infrastructure, (2) promoting healthy communities and healthy behaviors, (3) preventing the spread of communicable disease, (4) protecting against environmental health hazards, (5) preparing for and responding to emergencies, and (6) assuring health services. The responsibilities of the department shall be carried out in a manner that fulfills the legal authority set forth in General Statutes, Ordinances and as otherwise required by Law. The Director of Health shall have the general authority and administration of the functions set forth in this Charter and the Ordinances on the basis of experience and qualifications pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes. The Director of Public Health shall be on the unclassified service.

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(1) Responsibilities for the Fire Chief. The Chief is responsible for: (a) the organization, financial management, general administration, and efficient operation of the Fire Department; (b) sole command over all persons connected with the Department and all apparatus and appurtenances belonging to same; (c) issuing such orders for the government of the Department and make all assignments, transfers and details as, to the Chief, may seem to be for the best interests of the Department; (d) establishing Department policy and developing new ideas and techniques for firefighting and administration; (e) evaluating Departmental procedures, organization and staffing; recommending and implementing changes in operation; and overseeing the placement of stations, distribution of personnel and distribution and types of equipment required to efficiently run the Department; and, (f) ensuring that the Charter and Ordinances of the City applicable to the Department are faithfully observed and shall promulgate and enforce all orders of the Board. The Chief shall report to the Board of Fire Commissioners any suggestions and/or recommendations as may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Department. The Chief shall promptly report to the Board of Fire Commissioners any officer or member of the Department who, by means of age, disease, accident or other incompetence, does not or cannot fully, promptly and properly perform full duty.

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Historical Transition Provision. The historical powers and duties of the Health Director, as set forth in Article XV, §4.E shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance and (2) a legal opinion as set forth in Article XV, §4.A certifying that the functions of Article XV, §4.E have been addressed by the Ordinance, Article XV, §4.E shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the Ordinance.

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Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

(1) Duties of the Fire Marshall. One of the officers of said Department of Fire Service shall be a Fire Marshal whose duty it shall be to inspect from time to time all schoolhouses and other public buildings, and all buildings in which any public assemblies, exhibitions, entertainments or shows are held, for the purpose of ascertaining whether such buildings are in danger of damage or destruction from fire, and whether the Ordinances concerning means of exit from such buildings are obeyed. It shall also be said Marshal’s duty to inspect, whenever deemed necessary in the discretion of the marshal, any building in the City, with a view of ascertaining whether the Ordinances and the General Statutes relating to the use and condition of buildings are obeyed, and the marshal shall perform all other duties required by Law in regard to the inspection of buildings. It shall be the Marshal’s duty whenever deemed necessary in the discretion of the marshal to report all unsafe buildings and all violations of such laws to the Fire Chief, Building Official and the State’s Attorney for New Haven County.

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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A. Youth and Recreation: Director. The Director of Youth and Recreation shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for providing access to and assessing programs designed to develop beneficial outcomes for young residents of the City pertaining to academic success, health, character, decision-making skills, civic engagement, job readiness, developmentally appropriate levels of independence, culture awareness and sensitivity and other outcomes that may be established by Ordinance or the policies of the City. the management, maintenance of the public works and parks of the City. Said director shall provide for a division of recreation which shall be under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation, who shall have charge of all municipal recreation, supervising and organizing recreation activities in this City.

1. Economic Development Functions

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A. Generally. The functions of this division relate to neighborhood, community and economic development planning and programs, planning and zoning, code enforcement, blight enforcement, business development and tourism, transportation, mobility and parking and such other related activities as may be assigned to the Chief from time to time by the Mayor or by Ordinance.

(1) Departments and Direct Reports to the Assigned Coordinator. The following Department Heads and Other Mayoral Departmental Appointees are required to report on their functions to the coordinator responsible for the economic development functions of the City, as defined by this Charter and the

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

Ordinances: (a) Development Administration; (b) City Plan; (c) Transportation, Traffic and Parking; (d) Commission on Equal Opportunity; (e) Office Building Inspection and enforcement; (f) Livable City Initiative; (g) Office of Cultural Affairs; (h) Small Business Initiative; and, (i) such ither functions as may be set forth by Ordinance.

and, (e) such other functions as may be set forth by the Ordinances.

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(1) Restrictions. No building official or inspector shall, during such term of office, engage in any other business, or be interested, directly or indirectly, in the doing of any work or the furnishing of any materials or supplies for the construction, maintenance or repair of any building, or for any plumbing work or electrical work, or in the making of plans for specifications therefor

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A. City Plan Functions: Planning Director. The Planning Director shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for all matters pertaining to the planning functions of the City, as required by the General Statutes, this Charter and the Ordinances.

(1) General Powers

C. Minimum Qualification for Membership. No person may serve on a Board or Commission unless such person is an Elector of the City; unless otherwise waived under §12.D of Article II, if permissible under Law. If any such person who is a member of a Board or Commission shall move from the City, such person’s membership on such Board or Commission shall be immediately terminated.

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.

(1) Duties of the Planning Director.

(1) Functions of the Planning Department. Departmental responsibilities overseen by the Planning Director include: writing and updating neighborhood, city-wide and regional plans as well as the Plan of Conservation and Development required by state statute; ensuring compliance of development applications with zoning standards; overseeing the City Plan Commission’s function as the Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency, administering Coastal Area Management regulations; maintaining and updating the zoning ordinance; providing NEPA compliance review and maintaining an environmental clearance record; maintaining records of regulatory land use approvals, maps, land use projects, and historic districts; facilitating community engagement in planning processes and managing infrastructure projects as needed. The Department provides technical review and advice on a wide variety of land use related functions.

(a) Building Inspection. With regard to the building inspection function the duty of the Building Official shall be to inspect, or cause to be inspected, buildings and other structures within said City, to secure the enforcement of all Ordinances of said City concerning the use, construction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures, and to perform such other duties as may be by Ordinance prescribed.

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(a) Plumbing Inspection. With regard to the plumbing inspection function the duty of the plumbing inspector shall be, under the direction of said Director, to inspect, or cause to be inspected, plumbing and piping work within said City, to secure the enforcement of all Ordinances of said City concerning the use, construction, alteration and repair of plumbing and piping work, and to perform such other duties as may be by Ordinances prescribed.

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A. Transportation, Traffic and Parking Functions: The Director. The Director of Transportation, Traffic and Parking shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for all matters pertaining to the transportation, traffic and parking functions of the City, as required by the General Statutes, this Charter and the Ordinances.

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

(a) Electrical Inspection. With regard to the electrical inspection function the duty of the electrical inspector shall be, under the direction of said Director, to inspect, or cause to be inspected, electrical plants and wires on which electricity is conducted within said City, to secure the enforcement of all Ordinances of said City concerning such plants and wires, and to perform such other duties as may be by Ordinance prescribed.

1. Education Functions.

Department of Education: Superintendent of Schools.

1. Required Provisions for All Appointive Boards and Commissions. No changes with the exception of the following minor edits and errata corrections including substitution of the word “Article” for the word “Chapter” in Sec. 2.A(1) .

1. Boards and Commissions Established by the Charter No changes with the exception of the following minor edits and errata corrections including elimination of the term “of this Charter” following citations; substitution of the word “Article for the word “Chapter” in Sec. 2.A(1) . and the following changes:

A. The Board of Education.

(1) Establishment. There shall be a Board of Education which shall be responsible for the management and control of the department responsible for public education in the City.

(1) Composition. The Board of Education shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: (a) the Mayor; (b) four (4) members appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the Board of Alders; and, (c) two (2) elected by district, which districts shall be established as set forth in §3 of Article II.

(1) Term of Office.

NEW HAVEN

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(1) Administrative Responsibilities. The functions of this Department are related to administration of all aspects of Traffic Safety, Operations and Controls; Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering projects; and all On-street Parking related operations in the City; Planning, executing, and implementing transportation planning and traffic engineering projects and initiatives including, but not limited to traffic signal design, traffic operations analysis, traffic safety, traffic calming, complete streets, active transportation, public transportation; Installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, sign, signals, streetlights, and markings; parking planning, management, enforcement, meter distribution and revenue collection and management; Development and implementation of transportation policies and initiatives related to programs such as Open Streets, Safe Routes to School and Safe Routes for All and such other related activities as may be assigned to the Director from time to time by the Mayor or by Ordinance.

A. The Superintendent of Schools shall be the Department Head of the public school system for the City.

A. Administrative Responsibilities. The Superintendent is the representative of the Department for all matters relating to the education function, and is responsible for administering all day-to-day departmental operations, as well as facilitating the planning and implementation of long-range goals. In addition to duties assigned by the Board of Education, the Superintendent will be responsible for, and the direction of: (1) the academic achievement of students;

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

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

(1) General Duties. The Director shall have such responsibilities as set forth in this Charter and the Ordinances.

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

(a) Appointed Members. On or before the first (1st) day of September, 2014 and in every year thereafter, where applicable, the Mayor shall submit, to the Board of Alders, nominees for appointment to fill the vacancies about to occur in positions on the Board of Education by appointing one or two members, as the case may be, to serve for four (4) years commencing on January 1 of the year following said submission, as follows: (i) one member for a term commencing on January 1, 2025; (ii) two members for a term commencing on January 1, 2026; and (iii) one member for a term commencing on January 1, 2027; and thereafter, in this order as the term may fall.

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Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

(a) Elected Members. Two (2) members elected, by Education District (as set forth in §§3 and 4 of Article II. One shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2023 shall serve for a term of four (4) years and shall be elected quadrennially thereafter. The other member, elected on the first Monday in November 2025, shall serve for a term of two (2) years; and, thereafter, shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2027 to serve a term of four (4) years and shall be elected quadrennially thereafter.

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 1:30-

3:30 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

Historical Transition Provision. The historical powers and duties of the Director of Transportation, Traffic and Parking, as set forth in Article XV, §4.F shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance and (2) a legal opinion as set forth in Article XV, §4.A certifying that the functions of Article XV, §4.F have been addressed by the Ordinance, Article XV, §4.F shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the Ordinance.

1. Building Inspection and Enforcement: Director. The Director of Building Inspection and Enforcement shall be the Department Head of the department responsible for building, plumbing and electrical inspection as well as the regulation of buildings and construction. The department shall also include the following inspectors: Building Official, Plumbing Inspector and Electrical Inspector. The Director of the Office of Building Inspection and Enforcement shall appoint and remove such other employees in the office subject to the provisions of this Charter.

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

(2) long-range planning of the school district; (3) the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of all Board of Education personnel; (4) conduct specific duties related to teacher tenure and employment; (5) overseeing Board of Education personnel matters including recommendations for termination; (6) planning, implementation and evaluation of the district’s academic curriculum, and instruction of the district student body; and, (7) Communication of the district’s goals and objectives to the schools, the Board of Education, and the community. In addition to such duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board of Education, the Superintendent shall be responsible for effectuating and facilitating the administration of the provisions of this Charter pertaining to student representation on the Board of Education, as set forth in §3.A (2) of Article VII. In that regard, the Superintendent shall be responsible for promoting student engagement; establishing programs facilitating the recruitment and involvement of students; mentoring and supporting the student representatives; and, providing such assistance as may be required.

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.

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.

(1) Administrative Responsibilities. The building division is authorized to engage in services related to building inspection and enforcement of the city as it pertains to the State Building Code including, but not limited to, the following:

A. Other Employees: Compensation, Appointment and Promotion. The appointments made by the Superintendent of Schools of all certified and qualified personnel and all other employees are subject to the approval of the Board of Education. The Superintendent of Schools with the approval of the Board of Education shall have the power to discharge any employee for cause after due notice and hearing by the Board of Education. Subject to the provisions of this Charter and the rules and regulations thereunder, the Board may establish such positions, the conditions and terms of employment and salaries as it deems necessary for the proper functioning of the department.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

(1) Student Representation. There shall be two (2) non-voting positions on the Board of Education for students of the City’s public high schools, to be elected to serve following the completion of their sophomore year and serve through the completion of their senior year for a two (2) year term, which terms shall be staggered. The Board of Alders shall establish a process (i) establishing the staggered terms and (ii) for the election of such representatives through direct election by public high school students or through a citywide student assembly such as the citywide student council. The non-voting members shall be exempted from the provisions of this Charter pertaining to qualifications; however, they shall be residents of the City.

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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(1) Vacancies. The Mayor shall fill all vacancies caused by death, resignation or otherwise, by appointment, for the unexpired term of Appointed members of the Board of Education. The vacancies of the elected members shall be filled in accordance with §7.D of Article II.

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

(1) General Duties and Powers of the Board of Education. The Board of Education shall:

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.

(a) Inspection services, administration and enforcement activities related to the building code, including plumbing, electrical and heating; (b) administration of zoning ordinances; (c) permit administration; (d) performance of all other functions concerning property inspection and enforcement as they relate to construction or reconstruction, except for those functions exercised by the director of public health or fire marshal under federal, state or local laws or regulations;

(1)

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

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

ARTICLE VII. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

1. General Requirements Concerning Membership on Appointive Boards and Commissions. No changes with the exception that the Alders may fill vacancies within sixty (60) rather than ninety (90) days [Sec. 1.A] and the following:

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

(a) have the entire charge, control and management of all the public schools in the City, and of the expenditure of all moneys appropriated for the support and maintenance of the same unless otherwise provided herein;

(a) have charge and control of the construction, repair and maintenance of all school buildings, grounds and equipment, and shall possess all other powers and be subject to all other duties of boards of education, school committees,

and school visitors in this State, so far as the same are consistent with the provisions of this Charter.

NOTICE

(a) annually choose a President and Vice President from among its own members, make its own bylaws, keep a journal of its proceedings of which a suitable number shall be printed for public distribution, define the duties of its officers and committees, and prescribe such rules and regulations for the proper operation of the public schools of the City as are not inconsistent with the General Statutes;

E. Board of Public Health; F. Board of Library Directors; and, G. Civilian Review Board.

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(a) Annually, on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of January, prepare and submit to the Mayor a report of the Department of Education for the preceding fiscal year of which a reasonable number shall be printed for public distribution;

(a) Have the authority to determine all school boundaries of the City of New Haven is hereby expressly granted to this Board; and,

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.

Historical Transition Provisions. The historical powers and duties of the Financial Review and Audit Commission; Board of Police Commissioners; Board of Fire Commissioners; Board of Park Commissioners; Board of Public Health; Board of Library Directors; and Civilian Review Board as set forth in §3.B – D and F - I as well as §3.E, each of Article XV (each the “pertinent provision”) shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance accompanied by (2) an opinion of an attorney, designated by the Board of Alders, certifying that (a) the functions of the pertinent section pertaining to the Board or Commission have been addressed by the Ordinance; and (b) the Ordinance complies with the administrative requirements of this Charter in particular, §1 and 2 of this Article, the pertinent provision or provisions of the Charter shall expire and may be removed from the Charter.

1. Personnel and Civil Service. No change; with the exception of changing the word “certification” to “notification” and deleting the phrase “supernumerary police and substitute fire personnel” [Sec. 1.B(1)]; replacing “superintendents” with “librarians throughout”; adding “paraprofessionals, laborers and custodians and security officers” and “mechanics” in lieu of “laborers” [Sec. 1.E]; and, adding ninety calendar days to the authority of the Personnel Director to extend a temporary appointment [Sec. 1.M]

2. Planning and Zoning. No changes.

3. Assessment of Benefits and Damages. No changes.

4. General Provisions Concerning the Police and Fire Services. M Inor edits and changes.

ARTICLE XIV. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Sec. 1. Mandatory Decennial Charter Review. No changes.

Sec. 2. Severability. No changes.

Sec. 3. Effective date. January 1, 2024.

(a) Identify and adopt nationally-recognized best practices for engaging the public in the education system.

NOTICIA

(1) Budgets for department. Estimates of the receipts and expenditures of the Department of Education shall be included in the annual City budget, and the Board of Education shall supply the Mayor and the Controller with information for the preparation of the annual budget as fully and in like detail as shall be required of other departments, offices, and agencies of the City government. The action of the Mayor and the Board of Alders on the requests of the Board shall relate to their total only (unless otherwise permitted by the General Statutes or Law); and if the Board shall receive an appropriation greater or less than its original request, it shall forthwith revise its detailed estimate of its expenditures in accordance therewith.

1. Appointed Boards and Commissions Established by Ordinance or As Otherwise Required by the General Statutes.

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

The Board of Alders may establish, by Ordinance or as otherwise may be prescribed by the General Statutes, such additional Boards and Commissions as are necessary to effectuate the powers and purposes of the City as enumerated in the General Statutes, Special Acts and this Charter in accordance with the provisions of §1 and 2 of this Article.

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

(1) Purchases for department. The department shall purchase supplies and materials for the schools through the Purchasing Agent. However, the Purchasing Agent shall not vary the specifications as to standards or quantity contained in the requisitions of the department for such supplies and materials.

(1) Power to take property for schools. The City of New Haven, upon the recommendation of the Board of Education, shall have power to take sites for school houses, or for the enlargement of sites already acquired, in the manner provided by Law for the taking of land for public parks.

NEW HAVEN

A. The Board of Ethics. No Changes.

242-258 Fairmont Ave

Current Sec. 3.C. The Financial Review and Audit Commission. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.A and Article XV Sec. 3.B to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

1. Consolidation or Merger.

The functions of any Board or Commission established or required under this Article may be merged or consolidated with another by Ordinance, as long as the legislative record includes an opinion of the Corporation Counsel verifying that the functional requirements of the Charter will be maintained in such consolidation or merger And that the requirements of §1 and 2 of this Article have been complied with.

ARTICLE VIII. BUDGETARY PROCEDURES; REPORTING; FINANCIAL REVIEW AND AUDIT COMMISSION

1. Budgetary procedures; duties of the Mayor, City Clerk, Board of Alders. No change.

2. Allotments. No change.

3. Transfers During Fiscal Year. No change.

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A. Current Sec. 3.D. Board of Assessment Appeals. No changes.

Current Sec. 3.E. Board of Police Commissioners. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.B and Article XV Sec. 3.C to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

4. Emergency/Special Appropriations. No change.

5. Monthly Financial Report. No change.

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Current Sec. 3.F. Board of Fire Commissioners. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.C and Article XV Sec. 3.D to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Current Sec. 3.G. General Provisions Concerning the Police and Fire Commissioners. Moved to Article XV Sec. 3.E to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Current Sec. 3.H. Board of Park Commissioners. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.D and Article XV Sec. 3.F to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Current Sec. 3.I. Board of Public Health. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.E and Article XV Sec. 3.G to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Current Sec. 3.J. Board of Library Directors. Moved to Article VII, Sec. 4.F and Article XV Sec. 3.H to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

A. Civil Service Board. No changes; except moved from current Sec.

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3.K.

B. City Planning Commission. No changes; except moved from current Sec. 3.L.

C. Board of Zoning Appeals. No changes; except moved from current Sec. 4.A

1. Boards and Commissions Required by the Charter. The Board of Alders is required to adopt Ordinances setting forth the organizational structures, terms, powers, duties and responsibilities of the following Boards and Commissions or replacement entities, in name or composition, which assume the functions required by this Charter, subject to the requirements of Law, including but not limited to §1 and 2 of Article VII:

ARTICLE IX. IMPROVEMENT BONDS

1. Issuance Authorized. No change.

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

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

ARTICLE XV. HISTORIC PURCHASING AND DEPARTMENT HEAD QUALIFICATION

PROVISIONS SUBJECT TO SUNSET AS AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHARTER

1. Purchasing Provisions. No changes.

2. Department Head Qualifications. No changes; except 2023 reaffirmation.

3. Transition Provisions for Boards and Commission Required by Charter and Created by Ordinance.

A. Historical Transition Provisions. The historical powers and duties of The Financial Review and Audit Commission; Board of Police Commissioners; Board of Fire Commissioners; Board of Park Commissioners; Board of Public Health; Board of Library Directors; and Civilian Review Board as set forth in this section shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance accompanied by (2) an opinion of an attorney, designated by the Board of Alders, certifying that (a) the functions of the pertinent section pertaining to the Board or Commission have been addressed by the Ordinance; and (b) the Ordinance complies with the administrative requirements of this Charter in particular, §1 and 2 of this Article, the pertinent provision or provisions of the Charter shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise specifically set forth in the Ordinance.

A. The Financial Review and Audit Commission. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.C – no change.

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B. Board of Police Commissioners. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.E – No change.

C. Board of Fire Commissioners. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.F – No change.

D. General Provisions Concerning the Police and Fire Commissioners. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.G – Minor edits.

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

2. Approval by Alders, Mayor. No change.

3. Petition for Referendum on Issuance. No change.

4. Signatures required on referendum petition when Alders approve issues unanimously. No change.

5. Authorization to be specific; relationship of term to life of project. No change.

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.

ARTICLE X. CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE AND CAPITAL BUDGET

E. Board of Park Commissioners. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.H. No change; except the intent of the Commission and Board of Alders was strict compliance with the appointment methodology as set forth in the Charter; in particular finite terms of office.

F. Board of Public Health. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.I. No change with the exception of the following modification in “Qualifications” (Sec. 3.G(2)(b): “At least two (2) of the members shall be doctors of medicine, from an accredited school of medicine, and who shall each have not less than five (5) years of experience in any or all of the following: Clinical medicine, public health administration, or college or university teaching in any of the branches of medical sciences.”

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

1. Created; Membership. No change.

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.

2. Capital projected defined; contents of capital budget. No change.

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

3. Preparation, submission of capital projects program, budget. No change.

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.

A. The Financial Review and Audit Commission;

G. Board of Library Directors. Current Article VII, Sec. 3.J. No changes.

H. Civilian Review Board. Current Article VII, Sec. 4.B. No changes.

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1. Transition Provisions for Departments and Department Heads Required by Charter and Created by Ordinance.

ARTICLE XI. RETIREMENT AND PENSION SYSTEMS

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

1. Retirement and pensions. No change.

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ARTICLE XII. CERTAIN LAWS INCLUDED BY REFERENCE

1. Taxes, liens. No change.

2. Water company. No change.

B. Board of Police Commissioners;

C. Board of Fire Commissioners;

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

ARTICLE XIII. HISTORIC AND SPECIAL ACT PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER

D. Board of Parks Commissioners;

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

A. Historical Transition Provisions. The historical powers and duties of following departments as set forth in this section shall remain in full force and effect until replaced by an Ordinance. If not replaced the provision shall remain in the Charter. Upon (1) the effective date of the approved Ordinance accompanied by (2) an opinion of an attorney, designated by the Board of Alders, certifying that (a) the functions of the pertinent section pertaining to the Board or Commission have been addressed by the Ordinance; and (b) the Ordinance complies with the administrative requirements of this Charter in particular, §1 and 2 of this Article, the pertinent provision or provisions of the Charter shall expire and may be removed from the Charter; unless otherwise set forth in the

Ordinance.

Town of Bloomfield

A. Role of the Finance Department. Recodification and minor edits of Art. VI, Sec. 5.C(2) to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

NOTICE

B. Role of the Collector of Taxes. Recodification and minor edits of Art. VI, Sec. 5.D to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

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C. Powers and Duties of the Personnel Director. Recodification and minor edits of Art. VI Sec. 18.B to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

Patrol Police Officer

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut –LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW HAVEN

D. Powers and Duties of the Director of Health. Recodification and minor edits of Art. VI, Sec. 15.B to be transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

E. Powers and Duties of the Director of Transportation, Traffic and Parking. Recodification of Art. VI., Sec. 20.B to the transferred to the Code of Ordinances.

1. Historical Transition Provisions.

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.

Except as otherwise provided by State law, after July 1, 1993, the terms of all present Department Heads whose appointments are subject to the four (4) year limitation shall end on January 31, 1994, or on such later date when their successors have been appointed and qualified, and the new terms of all such Department Heads appointed thereafter shall commence on February 1, 1994 and on February 1 of every fourth (4th) year thereafter.

NOTICIA

$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

Town of Bloomfield Finance Director

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

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

SUBCONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY – 85 Tremont St., Meriden, CT SOLICITATION OF SBE/MBE CONTRACTORS: Enterprise Builders, Inc., acting as General Contractor, seeks certified SBE/MBE Subcontractors and/or suppliers and local business enterprises to bid applicable sections of work/equipment/supplies for the following construction project: Residences at Aeolian Mill, 85 Tremont St. This project consists of the rehabilitation of a 122,506 sf historic mill into 82 apartment units. Bid Date and Time: 9/19/2023 @ 3:00PM. Electronic Plans and specifications can be obtained at no charge after 8/28/2023 by contacting the Estimating Department at Enterprise Builders at (860) 466-5188 or bids@enterbuilders.com. Project is anticipated to start early December 2023. Residential Prevailing Wage Rates apply. This project is subject to State Set-Aside and contract compliance requirements. EBI encourages the participation of certified SBE/MBE and Section 3 contractors. EBI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grants Coordinator

NEW HAVEN

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

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

Portland

Police Officer full-time

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is requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their property located at 310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking proposals for the Interior Painting of 310 Winthrop, a three-family property. Scope includes clean, scrape, and paint all identified paintable surfaces of property. Cleaning, prep and paint of all interior doors, walls, and targeted trim. House colors to be selected by owner and Sherwin Williams is preferred. The project is CDBG funded by the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/Bacon/Prevailing Wage rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with EEOC workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New Haven code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s business enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held at 310 Winthrop avenue, New Haven on Monday, 8/28/2023 at 2:30pm. All bids are due by 9/8/2023 by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Plumbing Maintenance Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Plumbing Maintenance Services throughout the Agency. Proposals due by September 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

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

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a responsible individual to assist in the administration of the Town’s grants program. The position requires a H.S. diploma plus 5 years’ responsible office experience of which 1 year must have been working in a grant’s office. Wages: $27.28 to $32.73 per hour (wages currently in negotiations), plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, 13 paid holidays, 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 September 1, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

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.

TOWN CLERK ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK –

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

QSR STEEL CORPORATION APPLY NOW!

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

A copy of the RFP documents can be obtained at the Bristol Housing Authority, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 during normal business hours or by contacting Yvonne Tirado, Director of Accounting & Special Projects, at ytirado@bristolhousing.org, phone 860-585-2039 or Carl Johnson, Director of Capital Funds, at cjohnson@bristolhousing.org, phone 860-585-2028. Scope and proposal requirements will be available starting August 21, 2023.

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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

Transportation Planner – Project Manager

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.

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Proposals (RFP) for Services

The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is seeking to fill the Transportation Planner – Project Manager position. Visit www.scrcog.org for the full position description, qualifications, and application requirements. Applications are to be submitted by noon on Monday, September 11, 2023, or until the position is filled. Questions may be emailed to jobs@scrcog.org. SCRCOG is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

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.

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.

The Wallingford Town Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the administration and supervision of the Town Clerk’s office. High school graduate or GED with six (6) years’ experience in responsible office work of which one year must involve supervision. College level training in business or public administration or related field may be substituted for work experience on the basis of one year of college for one year of work experience up to four years. One years’ experience working in at least one of the following fields is preferred: mortgage lending, real estate closings, and/or law office work dealing in real estate and/or banking transactions. Wages $25.65 - $31.06 per hour plus an excellent benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. gov. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or September 1, 2023 whichever occurs first. EOE

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 seeking proposals to provide certain services related to performing a review of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System.

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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The intent of the request is to identify individuals or firms with the necessary expertise to provide higher education consulting services within a stated timeframe.

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

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

The RFP is available online at: https:// portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard and https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Root/ RFP/Request-For-Proposals. Deadline for response submission is 9/29/23 at 5:00 P.M. (EST).

Payroll Clerk- Performs responsible office work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. gov. The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/resume is received, or September 11, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE

The repeal of Affirmative Action: Implications for Black college women and rates of domestic violence

Authors Tenaj Moody, Isabelle Bisio, Myanna Johnson, Special to The Inner-City News

Introduction

Affirmative action policies were introduced with the noble intention of redressing historical and systemic discrimination against marginalized communities, including Black women. While the effects of affirmative action policies have been felt across various marginalized communities, the repeal of such measures can disproportionately impact Black women and exacerbate issues like domestic violence. More specifically, Black college women are an underrepresented group that will have limited access to opportunities in education and employment. In this op-ed, we will explore how the repeal of affirmative action could have far-reaching consequences for Black college women and the rates of domestic violence they face.

The significance of affirmative action for Black college women

Since 1965, affirmative action has ensured citizens of all origins, races and religions have equal employment opportunities. It has also supported and enabled equal education access for Black and Brown women. Affirmative action recognizes that past discrimination has had a lasting impact on these communities and aims to address these disparities. This policy has helped to promote diversity and level the playing field by allowing underrepresented groups such as Black college women to gain access to opportunities in education and employment that were previously denied to them. With the repeal of affirmative action, this can lead to increased rates of college campus victimization. According to a multitude of research, there is a positive correlation between lower education rates and higher rates of domestic violence.

Affirmative action has been instrumental in mitigating these disparities by providing black women with a fair chance to overcome the barriers they face. Black college women face a unique set of challenges stemming from both gender and racial discrimi-

nation. Historically, they have been doubly marginalized, experiencing systemic disadvantages that hinder their access to education, employment and economic opportunities.The repeal of affirmative action threatens to reverse the progress made by Black college women in pursuit of higher education and professional success. With diminished access to quality education, Black college women may find it increasingly difficult to compete in the job market, perpetuating economic inequality. This, in turn, can lead to higher levels of financial stress, a known risk factor for domestic violence. Without affirmative action, Black college women may face significant challenges in gaining admission to top-tier universities and institutions. This can perpetuate cycles of limited access to resources and opportunities, reinforcing systemic inequalities.

The link to domestic violence

Due to the lack of social opportunities and our country’s history of institutional racism, domestic violence is a persistent problem for Black Women. According to the Black Burn Center, 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence. The repeal of affirmative action could exacerbate this problem by perpetuating economic inequality and limiting the resources available to

Black college women. Having access to education and resources will help to prevent and stop domestic violence on college campuses.

We agree with the precedents of holistic review as outlined in Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) by looking at each student as an individual, including their race – as race does play a prominent role in what shapes a student. Black college women historically have faced systematic barriers to quality secondary education and continue to in present day. Those secondary educational opportunities contribute to admission factors such as test scores, extracurriculars and prep courses. By reducing Black college women’s access to quality education, the repeal of affirmative action undermines their potential to escape abusive situations, break the cycle of violence, and secure a better future for themselves and their families.

Reimaging Equitable Solutions

As we’ve seen with history, once a repeal has been made it usually cannot be overturned. So now what can be done to replace the support system that affirmative action was to Black women? In what ways can we mitigate the likely increase in domestic violence?

For one, colleges and primary schools need to become more involved in pre-

benefit the students, but it would increase career opportunities.

vention methods. According to Lundgren and Amin, school and community programs that work in educating young women on the risk factors and the warning signs of dating violence have proven successful in prevention. Universities have the potential to create inclusive and welcoming campus environments that prioritize diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students. By implementing community based programs, such as Light To Life, universities can take much needed proactive steps to address issues like sexual violence and how the intersectionality of race impacts Black college women. Workshops and facilitated conversations can create a safe, supportive campus environment and potentially prevent growing incidents of domestic violence.

Secondly, policy initiatives must also address the root causes of domestic violence through educational campaigns, support services, and legal protections. To mitigate the adverse effects of repealing affirmative action, it is crucial to implement alternative strategies that promote diversity and equal representation. One approach involves comprehensive scholarship programs and targeted support services that aim to uplift and empower marginalized communities. For instance, institutions can create more scholarships, specifically for Black young women wanting to pursue higher education. Not only would that

Thirdly, there needs to be more support and legal protection in terms of domestic violence for the women that are currently in college. Attending college and increasing education can lead to less incidents of domestic violence, but attending college can also lead to some of those cases of abuse. As previously stated, Black college women are at a higher risk of facing these issues of abuse as well as receiving less support within the legal system. Because of this, it is essential for campus security teams to receive training surrounding diversity, equality and inclusion and how to appropriately respond to the delicacy of domestic violence situations. By prioritizing intersectional approaches that consider race, gender, and socioeconomic factors, we can work towards a society that prevents violence and promotes equal opportunities for all.

Closing statement

The repeal of affirmative action poses significant obstacles for Black college women, diminishing their access to education and heightening their risk of domestic violence. By limiting the educational opportunities available to Black college women and terminating the practice of affirmative action, we are, in effect, silencing their voices and contributing to the maintenance of a violent and unjust society. If we are to effectively confront and prevent domestic violence on college campuses, we must advocate for policies that promote equity, inclusivity and equal educational opportunities for Black college women who can thrive academically, economically and emotionally, free from the constraints of discrimination and violence. For colleges and universities interested in learning more about their role in ending domestic and sexual violence on campus check out Lighttolife. org and email onemissiononevoice@ gmail.com for more information.

Tenaj Moody, founder of Light to Life, explains the intersection between Affirmative Action and domestic violence against Black Women.

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Five New Genes Linked To Breast Cancer

by Dominique Lambright, BlackDoctor.org

In the biggest study of its type to date, conducted by researchers from around the world, numerous novel genes related to breast cancer in women were discovered and published in Nature Genetics. These results may be crucial in enhancing the accuracy of genetic testing for illness in the future.

New Genes, Hidden Impact

ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, RAD51C, RAD51D, PALB2, and TP53 are genes known to raise the risk of breast cancer. But together, these don’t make up more than half of the relative risk in a family.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, worked together to find the other 50 percent by looking into how rare coding variants affect the risk of breast cancer. Protein truncating variants (PTVs) and rare missense variants (RMVs) were the two main types of variants that were looked into.

The results of three large whole-exome

sequencing (WES) studies were examined. These studies included 26,368 female cases and 217,673 female controls who were mostly of European descent.

The Tip Of The Iceberg

In a PTV meta-analysis, 30 genes were linked to the risk of breast cancer. There are 28 of them that have been linked to a higher chance of getting the disease. This is much more than the number of 15 that was expected. So far, five of these six genes— ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, and PALB2—have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. A brand-new gene 6 has been found (MAP3K1).

In this meta-analysis of rare missense mutations, 18 of the 28 genes found were linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. This is more likely than a chance of 14 genes. But there were no new genes found. When PTVs and rare missense variants were looked at together, more strong associations were found in ATRIP, BARD1, CDKN2A, and LZTR1 genes. These genes have been chosen as possible ways to prevent cancer.

Further Testing Needed

Heritability studies show that most of the effect of PTVs on breast cancer is due

to five genes: BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, and PALB2. These are already known and have been tried out in the clinic. But the study found a lot more positive connections than anyone thought. The

number of genes that cause breast cancer is likely much higher than those with positive associations. Analyses of heritability suggest that the number could be around 90! Some of the new genes, especially

MAP3K1, would have risk estimates that are high enough to be clinically important, but these estimates could be too high because of the “winner’s curse.”

The term “winner’s curse” comes from auction theory, where winning bids tend to be higher than what the item is actually worth. In research, the term “winner’s curse” refers to the phenomenon of “regression toward the mean,” in which the first study to report a significant result is likely to overestimate how important it is compared to subsequent studies that find the same result.

More research with bigger and more varied data sets is needed to confirm the results and find out if they are true for ancestries other than Europeans. The study also says that there are likely things in the non-coding genome that we don’t understand yet.

Professor Easton, a co-author of the study, said, “We need more information to figure out more precisely how these gene changes affect cancer risk, to study the characteristics of the tumors, and to figure out how these genetic effects combine with other lifestyle factors to affect breast cancer risk.”

Building democracy 60 years after the March on Washington

By Tamieka Atkins

Sixty years ago, more than 200,000 people descended upon the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, making a stand for freedom and equality. Black people, women, and poor people had been treated like second-class citizens for too long, and it was time to demand justice.

The March led to unprecedented federal legislation addressing the systemic racism and economic injustices that had plagued Black people through slavery and the Jim Crow era. Within a year, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed, followed by the National Voting Rights Act of 1965 a year later. Sit-ins, protests, and other demonstrations set the stage for change, but the March on Washington set a new standard for civic engagement and exemplified the impact that could be accomplished when we organize broad coalitions toward a common goal. Those lessons will stand the test of time. The march remains a call to action for social justice advocates to continue the fight against discrimination, voter suppression, police brutality, and wage disparity. It is also a platform to elevate the greater narrative on racial injustice.

Now, as we commemorate August 28, 1963, we understand that while progress has been made, we have so much more work to do. Our democracy is fragile, and we face new threats each day.

In Georgia, threats against democracy linger around every corner. Over the past five

years alone, potential voters have faced a new wave of voter purges, the elimination of polling places, reductions in early voting options, limitations on the use of mail-in/ absentee ballots, efforts to undermine poll workers and legislation that would subject citizens to a criminal investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for claimed suspicion of voting irregularity.

We’ve always been a hotbed for civil rights and social justice, but recent years have shown just how far some people will go to suppress the will of the people. The needs of real people too often take a backseat to

partisan jockeying, rampant mis- and disinformation, and wholesale agendas reversing decades of legal precedent promoting equity. At this moment, we cannot afford to view the March as a thing of the past. The fight for our most basic civil rights never ended. We need urgent action and consistent civic engagement.

That’s why for more than a decade, ProGeorgia has worked to help uphold the legacy of community organizing, civic engagement, and viable policy change set forth by the trailblazers behind the March on Washington. Alongside our 61 part-

ner organizations, we continue to employ smart, robust, and innovative strategies to rebuild democracy and magnify civic engagement. While we organize for equity in our state, we also try to provide a framework for creating people-centered, positive change nationwide.

What we’ve found most effective is centering our work around three major premises: relational, rather than transactional engagement; elevating the values, views, voices and leadership of women of color; and embracing, amplifying, and mobilizing young people.

“Change happens at the speed of trust,” said Stephen M.R. Covey, and the Rev. Jennifer Bailey added that “relationships are built at the speed of trust, and social change happens at the speed of relationships.”

Thus, longstanding, systemic, and generational change is built over time by creating meaningful relationships. It’s not enough to rally folks for a single election or campaign. You must give people a real reason to believe that their voice and vote matters. Even more, you must show them how to engage in the democratic process regularly, beyond election cycles, and remind them that our systems are only as strong as the people who run them. We must hold those elected and appointed officials accountable to the will of the people.

Beyond non-transactional relationships, it’s important to center and elevate the voices, values, and leadership of people guiding this work every day, many of whom are Black women and women of color. The

face of civic engagement must reflect the communities being served. We need more brown, black, queer, and differently-abled people as activists, organizers, candidates, policymakers, judges, district attorneys, and lawmakers.

Even as we strive toward greater inclusivity, we must also embrace and elevate the ideals and actions of young people. At the time of the March on Washington, Martin Luther King, Jr. was 34 years old, and Georgia’s own senior statesman, John Lewis, was just 23 and a fierce advocate for justice. Young people have always been at the heart of movements for civil rights and social justice, and real progress requires that we continue to amplify their efforts. Engaging them today means speaking their language and empowering them to engage on their own terms.

So, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington represents a commemoration and a continuation of the work that’s already been done to make America live up to her promise. As Anna Hedgeman wrote in her memoir The Trumpet Sounds: A Memoir of Negro Leadership, “We will not rest until there is justice in our beloved country, and we know that as justice comes to all Americans, it will come in increasing measure to the rest of the world.”

Tamieka Atkins is the executive director of ProGeorgia, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening democracy in the state. To learn more about our effort to protect Georgians’ voter rights, visit www.govotega.org.

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