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At a recent Board of Education meeting, community members Nitza Diaz and Jose Crespo spoke up to defend Superintendent Madeline Negrón. They argued that the community should give her room to do her job while addressing school building concerns. Both noted progress in areas like absenteeism rates under her leadership.
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Three candidates—Jennifer Tillman, Randall Furlow, and Lindsey Tengatenga—have filed to run for the vacant seat representing Edgewood on the Board of Alders. The special election is scheduled for November 10th. Whoever wins will complete the remainder of Evette Hamilton's two-year term.
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A small crew of parks employees and volunteers are cleaning up over 450 tires dumped in the woods off Springside Avenue in West Rock Park. The toxic dumping site is located near Common Ground High School, with an estimate of about 100 more tires remaining. Police are investigating the incident.
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Anstress Farwell plans a community walking tour around English Station and the Mill River District. This follows discussions where members of the Fair Haven Community Management Team spoke out against the mayor's plan to demolish the site for a park with a pool. Activists advocate for alternative uses like job training and affordable housing.
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An Alder questioned city department heads about why school building conditions are not inspected as rigorously as residential properties. The discussion revealed regulatory gaps concerning mold, heat, and infestations in New Haven Public Schools buildings.
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The 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screened ten Oscar-qualifying shorts at the Elm City Cabaret in New Haven. The festival featured international films from various countries, with audience members voting for Best Film and Best Actor. Standout films included Hai Davai, Norheimsund, and When the Sea Was Calm.
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A New Haven group, Project Access-New Haven, is preparing outreach efforts as an estimated 110,000 people statewide could lose Medicaid coverage on January 1. The nonprofit helps uninsured individuals connect with doctors offering free care and plans to raise funds at its anniversary celebration next week.
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A New Haven housing court judge allowed a tenants union to continue suing the owner of the Sunset Ridge apartment complex. This ruling recognized the union's claim to represent members even though the original lead plaintiff no longer resides at the property. The lawsuit alleges retaliation against tenants.
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Stephanie Thomas discussed election procedures, noting that Connecticut is not participating in database purges. She highlighted efforts to improve state voting systems, including new tabulators and early voting rollouts. Thomas emphasized her goal of bringing calm and order to the electoral process.
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A recently started New Haven after-school program faces funding uncertainty due to disagreements among city leaders regarding payment methods. Mayor Justin Elicker proposed using nearly $1 million from the general fund, but the Board of Alders disagreed with that funding approach. Both sides acknowledge the need for such programs for local families and children.
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