An Alder convinced United Illuminating to halt the removal of an oak tree from a community greenspace owned by Yale University. The neighborhood and Urban Resources Initiative have worked with Yale for 15 years on the site. The work was paused after concerns were raised about the centerpiece tree.
SocietyPublished Oct 2, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 5:13 PM
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.
SocietyPublished Oct 2, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 7:19 AM
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.
SocietyPublished Oct 2, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 7:19 AM
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.
SocietyPublished Oct 1, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 2, 5:20 PM