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ABOVE: Chris Donnelly, urban forestry coordinator for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, second from right, presents a flag designating West Haven a Tree City USA community to, from left, Tree Commission member Michelle Matteo, Councilwoman Gail S. Burns, D-10, Mayor John M. Picard, commission member Mary Head and commission Chairman Leo Kelly on Thursday, May 3, outside City Hall. For the third straight year, West Haven was named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry. The ceremony marked the city’s Arbor Day observance, which included the presentation of a mayoral proclamation and the planting of an Okame flowering cherry tree in front of City Hall. Burns is the City Council’s liaison to the Tree Commission. (City Photo)
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Work of art
ABOVE: Carlos Robles unveils his mural oil painting Wednesday, May 2, in the foyer of the Surfside senior housing complex before a crowd of friends and city officials, including Tom “Tinker” Blake, executive assistant to Mayor John M. Picard. Robles, 56, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, dedicated the 8-by-2-foot picture, which depicts a maritime scene painted in oil colors, to fellow residents of the Oak Street complex, which is managed by the Housing Authority. Robles’ inspiration for the picture, which was brushed on plywood, came from Lighthouse Point, the prominent New Haven Harbor landmark that he can observe with a bird’s-eye view from his ninth-floor apartment at Surfside. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)
West Haven offers businesses tax relief
The Community Development Administration is accepting applications from local businesses for the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
Under the program, businesses that make cash investments in qualified community programs can claim a tax credit.
Community programs that qualify for the program include those that focus on energy conservation, employment and training, child care services, neighborhood assistance, substance abuse and rehabilitating low-income housing.
Applications are available on the website of the state Department of Revenue Services at www.ct.gov/drs.
The forms are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, to Housing Specialist Thom Reilly, Community Development Administration, City Hall, 355 Main St., West Haven 06516.
The June 1 due date will allow CDA officials to meet deadlines with the City Council for a public hearing and to submit the approved applications to the state by Monday, July 2.
Anyone with questions can call Reilly at 203-937-3546.
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Police Department slates community meetings
The Police Department will hold two community meetings for residents of the West Shore and Center districts.
The department's Crime Analysis Unit will produce crime statistics and map locations of reported incidents for each district. It also will introduce initiatives and programs that will enable greater interaction between residents and police.
Chief John Karajanis Jr. said the meetings will tackle two key objectives: to create a more informed citizenry, and to open a dialogue with the community.
Police want to learn what residents' concerns are beyond what the crime statistics tell them.
The following meetings will take place at 7 p.m. in the community room at police headquarters, 200 Sawmill Road:
-- Today, May 16, West Shore District.
-- Thursday, May 17, Center District.
-- MICHAEL P. WALSH, Public Information Officer
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Heart Walk fundraiser scheduled
Memorial volleyball tournament
set for West Haven's Romano
Savin Rock Museum
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Applications for Summer Youth Employment Program available now through Friday, June 1
Applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program are available through Friday, June 1, in the athletic director's office at West Haven High School and the main office at Bailey Middle School.
Students can pick up applications at their school office, where they must be returned upon completion.
Forms can be dropped off between 9 and 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at West Haven High and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bailey.
Students who attend other schools can pick up applications in the Department of Human Resources at City Hall, 355 Main St., where the completed forms must be returned between 3 and 4 p.m. May 11, 18, 25 and June 1.
In addition to the application form, students must include copies of all required information, such as a birth certificate and Social Security card, as well as documentation of household income.
The summer program is aimed at funding positions for low-income residents ages 14-21. |
Playground program offered;
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