tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73253791863888403532024-03-05T00:03:34.164-05:00Greg Dildine - My BlogGreg's BlogGreg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-82056802358798656962020-09-28T13:13:00.003-04:002020-09-28T13:13:35.099-04:002020<p>What a year 2020 has been! The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much upheaval. Wishing everyone health and peace.<br /></p>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-84821088006764176792017-04-21T13:40:00.002-04:002017-04-21T13:41:52.662-04:00Stoneleigh Community Association 2017I'm indeed happy to continue helping my neighbors and neighborhood as the 2017 past-president of the <a href="http://www.stoneleigh21212.net/">Stoneleigh Community Association</a>, which is an executive committee ex officio position on the board of governors. This follows my 2016 term as president, 2015 term as vice president and
2-year term as treasurer from 2013-2014. January 18th, neighbors
attended
the Association's annual meeting and elected their new slate for the
Stoneleigh Community Association's Board of Governors for 2017.
After several years helping my community in New Haven, CT, I'm glad to
be
helpful in our Baltimore community and am always enthusiastic about
being helpful however needed. I always look forward to meeting even
more
Stoneleigh
neighbors while helping to steward the community pool and our
historic neighborhood.
Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-89616828851321170342016-02-05T16:30:00.001-05:002016-02-05T16:31:02.045-05:00Stoneleigh Community Association 2016I'm indeed happy to continue helping my neighbors and neighborhood as the 2016 President of the <a href="http://www.stoneleigh21212.net/">Stoneleigh Community Association</a>'s board of governors. This follows my 2015 term as vice president and 2-year term as treasurer from 2013-2014. January 12th, neighbors attended
the Association's annual meeting and elected their new slate for the
Stoneleigh Community Association's Board of Governors for 2016.
After several years helping my community in New Haven, CT, I'm glad to be
helpful in our Baltimore community and am always enthusiastic about
being helpful however needed. I always look forward to meeting even more
Stoneleigh
neighbors while helping to steward the community pool and our
historic neighborhood.Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-80090241203366645742015-01-21T17:38:00.000-05:002015-04-03T17:47:23.910-04:00Stoneleigh Community Association 2015I'm happy to continue helping my neighbors and neighborhood as vice president of the <a href="http://www.stoneleigh21212.net/">Stoneleigh Community Association</a> after my 2-year term as treasurer. January 20th, neighbors attended the Association's annual meeting and elected their new slate for the Stoneleigh Community Association's Board of Governors for 2015.
After several years helping my community in New Haven, CT, I'm to be helpful in our Baltimore community and am always enthusiastic about
being helpful however needed. I look forward to meeting even more Stoneleigh
neighbors while helping to steward the community pool and our
historic neighborhood.Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-70969930773208055292014-12-09T10:10:00.000-05:002014-12-09T10:34:55.407-05:00Congratulations to Delegate Lafferty on his re-election!I was proud to be part of Steve's re-election team as Steve and several volunteers spent a lot of time knocking on doors and listening to constituents. As residents of Steve's district have appreciated his efforts on their behalf, he again has been re-elected to Maryland's House of Delegates to represent the newly formed 42A. Steve will bring seniority and experience to Annapolis as he begins his third term. Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-80951808314456905752014-04-24T09:56:00.003-04:002014-12-09T09:53:30.196-05:00Elected as the SES PTA TreasurerI have recently been elected to be the Treasurer for the <a href="http://www.stoneleighpta.org/" target="_blank">Stoneleigh Elementary PTA</a>. The PTA membership voted on the nominated slate at the end of the year picnic. This position is for a three year term. I look forward to being helpful!Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-78834174648965826502014-04-24T08:04:00.000-04:002014-04-24T10:16:19.703-04:00I'm helping to Re-Elect Steve Lafferty, MD House of Delegates, 42AI'm working to help re-elect MD House Delegate Steve Lafferty as our representative in the newly created 42A district. I'm excited to learn more about Maryland politics and be helpful to our wonderful neighborhood and greater community. Check out <a href="http://www.delegatelafferty.com/" target="_blank">Delegate Lafferty's website</a>! While Steve is unopposed in the upcoming primary, Tuesday, June 24, 2014, he will face a Republican opponent in the November general election. Steve is on the Primary ballot unopposed, but the more relevant primary is for Governor as this 3-way primary on the Democratic side results from the current governor's second term expiring at the end of 2014 as there are term limits here in MD. Here's the link to <a href="http://delegatelafferty.com/voting" target="_blank">2014 Elections information</a> from Steve's website.Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-86287159329694633302013-02-05T13:23:00.002-05:002015-04-03T17:43:38.201-04:00Stoneleigh Community Association 2013I'm happy to be helping my neighbors and neighborhood as treasurer of the <a href="http://www.stoneleigh21212.net/">Stoneleigh Community Association</a>. January 15th, neighbors attended the Association's annual meeting and elected their new slate for the <a href="http://www.stoneleigh21212.net/content/annual-meeting-stoneleigh-community-association">Stoneleigh Community Association's Board of Governors for 2013</a>. After several years helping my community in New Haven, CT, I am excited to be welcomed into our new community and truly enthusiastic about being helpful however needed. I look forward to meeting more Stoneleigh neighbors and with helping to steward the community pool and our historic neighborhood.Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-38069671381470979972012-08-15T14:05:00.000-04:002012-08-15T14:08:26.531-04:00Hello from BaltimoreHello from Baltimore! After almost 8 years living in New Haven, CT, our family recently moved to Baltimore, MD. We are settling in and meeting new neighbors and making new friends. As in New Haven, I hope to be helpful in the varied roles I enjoy as a stay-at-home-Dad and "civic volunteer."<br />
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I hope the blogging I began in 2009, as I ran for Alderman to represent Ward 25 and our many friends and neighbors of Westville, will continue and be helpful to my new Baltimore neighbors of Stoneleigh.<br />
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Stay tuned...Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-11144078871340847982012-06-02T12:11:00.002-04:002012-06-04T14:19:58.805-04:00Duck Pond Update - 6/2/12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5yvEQfVroqCMIZ3_fPB1HNs4manojYUl-7LX49eVQ9_kJ6svptvQd8E36xfPbm4VA7aRP83kX4g3kwjmhX4vunPH6Sqo5D3x4smDd7wROlXSZkxcYcUvsjb3gh9rmjUnq7r4J055BF1R/s1600/IMG_1235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5yvEQfVroqCMIZ3_fPB1HNs4manojYUl-7LX49eVQ9_kJ6svptvQd8E36xfPbm4VA7aRP83kX4g3kwjmhX4vunPH6Sqo5D3x4smDd7wROlXSZkxcYcUvsjb3gh9rmjUnq7r4J055BF1R/s320/IMG_1235.JPG" width="320" /></a>Today, in weather more befitting the ducks, Mayor DeStefano welcomed friends, neighbors, dignitaries, and project partners to celebrate the West River Tidal Marsh Restoration project which included important components on the shores of the Edgewood Park Duck Pond.<br />
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The new Tide Gates will soon be fully operational but water is now flowing thru open gates. From these pictures, one can
see the new water level at high tide and how the path work and regrading
still allow for good access to enjoy and use the Duck Pond as neighbors
and visitors have for more than 100 years!<br />
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Don Strait, executive director for the CFE/Save the Sound, spoke as his group led the project which included replacing the old tide gates and additional mitigation efforts at the Duck Pond to preserve access and enjoyment with the new tidal effect from the new tide gate configuration. While allowing more tidal flow into the West River from the Long Island Sound the ecological benefits outweighed any inconvenience, however the regrading and boardwalk installation along the Duck Pond were necessary and appreciated efforts which mitigated most impediments to continued access and enjoyment of the Duck Pond feature within Edgewood Park.<br />
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<a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/2012/01/work-starts-on-west-river-restoration.html">(click here for Project Plan and plan info)</a><br />
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Duck Pond, to make significant progress in the last month. On the west side of
the river, near the soccer fields, the area that required re-grading in order
to protect the fields from elevated flows has had most of the work
completed. What needs to be finished is the fine grading and raking and the
seeding of the area. This work will be completed when the temperature gets to
about 60 degrees and does not get too cold in the evening.</i></div>
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base of the Chapel St bridge has been shaped and brought to the rough grade to
accept new asphalt, replacing the old that was removed. The forms for the
concrete that will support the elevated boardwalk have been set. I expect
concrete to be poured within a day or so. The edge of the pond has been
reshaped and hardened (rocks and gravel installed) so that access to the Pond
will be maintained when the SRTs are installed and functional and additional
water is added to the system. An area that will serve as an open classroom and
canoe launching site has been shaped and hardened. The outlines of the finished
product are taking shape. </i></div>
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<i>The phragmites along the river near the service road and the
phragmites close to the Chapel and Boulevard area of the Pond have been cut
down by DEEP. Phragmites is an invasive species and has invaded many areas
along the river. Since it has a very strong root system, many treatments over a
period of years will be required to permanently change the vegetation to a more
native system. Evidence of how the river eco system can be improved can
be viewed at the river bank near the Barnard School bridge. The DEEP has been
controlling the phragmites there for several years and the results open a vista
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<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-45955840862091084912012-02-09T16:25:00.001-05:002012-02-09T16:25:13.300-05:00Thanks Yale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Thanks Yale! </b> This week, Yale's contractors are replacing the fencing along Central Ave. As one of the main routes into our neighborhood, I had asked them to replace the ugly chain link fencing. I know the neighborhood appreciates this improvement!Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-80919910481959417212012-02-09T16:12:00.001-05:002012-06-02T13:46:48.409-04:00Duck Pond Update: 2/9/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2/9/12 Work continues at the Edgewood Duck Pond. I'm helping to keep folks up-to-date on this project. For more background on this project, please link to: <a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/2012/01/work-starts-on-west-river-restoration.html">Work Begins</a><br />
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crew to cut down the Phragmites at the Duck Pond. I will not know until the
morning of his visit what day he will be out there. On the east side of the
river, he will access the work area from the service road on the Boulevard. On
the west side of the river, he will need to access the work area through the
Parks Headquarters parking lot. I advised him that should check in at the front
desk to gain access. He will be doing cutting and does not think that it will
take a significant amount of time. </i><br />
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<i>This will be a long process and this cutting is the first
step. I did point out the plantings on the east side of the pond that he needed
to be careful around and he seemed confident that he would cause no collateral
damage. For an example of what the result may be, you could take a look at the
area next to the river on the south side of route 34. The view of the river has
been restored and the open area is a big improvement. </i></div>
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<i>Other information this week-Terry Contracting has begun to
move equipment into place on route 1 in preparation to start investigating the
concrete apron at the tide gates. This apron was installed at the time that the
original tide gates were built and Terry has to work around it in some way to
install the coffer dam. They have also completed submittals for the 48”
stainless steel pipes which are now ordered. All of the submittals for the DOT
permit have been submitted and we expect that the steel for the cofferdams is
going to be delivered this week and next week. </i></div>
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<i>Schumack construction (the contractor at the Duck Pond) has
installed a silt fence on the west side of the river in preparation for the
delivery of soil to build up the area that may too low to prevent some minor
flooding of the soccer fields. They intend to grade that area next week when/if
the ground freezes so that access area is not chewed up and damages the field.
MMI inspected the layout of the pathway and boardwalk this week and requested
that the surveyor return and stake out the center line of the path is several
additional areas. The City Plan Dept, Parks and MMI have approved a change in
design to the railing of the boardwalk so that it is less bulky and will
require less maintenance. CFE will negotiate these changes with Schumack. </i></div>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-21132225428520299242012-01-13T19:25:00.003-05:002012-01-17T13:43:07.990-05:00Work Starts on the West River Restoration Project<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edgewood Park Duck Pond Improvements - Layout Plan</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtg0U3MtKEpmayfRWI2uy2w3W9j2c4LW-fqnnFwFpgpgqqdBQz7mNmPaDdRGj0LcFMeH1YIIkK-6Vl_JBNgUqbTBHW5PDjjTXeRM-CmBV5LoqLjP0xYjcbIXHtWBLcov92YjcjjnhFG8b/s1600/Duckpond6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtg0U3MtKEpmayfRWI2uy2w3W9j2c4LW-fqnnFwFpgpgqqdBQz7mNmPaDdRGj0LcFMeH1YIIkK-6Vl_JBNgUqbTBHW5PDjjTXeRM-CmBV5LoqLjP0xYjcbIXHtWBLcov92YjcjjnhFG8b/s320/Duckpond6.jpg" width="320" /></a>I'm helping to keep the neighborhood up-to-date on this project. Connecticut Fund for the Environment is managing this project and working in close cooperation with the City and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EdgewoodPark">Friends of Edgewood Park (FOEP)</a>. Here are a couple pix and the Layout Plan (<a href="http://www.dildine25.com/images/duckpondplan.pdf">click here for pdf</a>) of the work just begun around the Edgewood Park Duck Pond and a brief overview of the project from Save the Sound's John Champion:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5tG9LhSyK2cSM9FlW8HGdiMFWkx0S_FwEf8-KDxjDMK-OMribo-r_CTO9bGF0VNdLNPxCFH84U5YuOOz2uO0MiOxZ-rm5KnPAiKO84NFB6yQrGS_fbrd7yV012hicLVtm4gzEcwJAtdd/s1600/DP+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5tG9LhSyK2cSM9FlW8HGdiMFWkx0S_FwEf8-KDxjDMK-OMribo-r_CTO9bGF0VNdLNPxCFH84U5YuOOz2uO0MiOxZ-rm5KnPAiKO84NFB6yQrGS_fbrd7yV012hicLVtm4gzEcwJAtdd/s320/DP+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<i> The construction of two restoration projects on the West
River began early in January. Save the Sound, a program of Connecticut Fund for
the Environment, is managing the projects which are funded by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through the American Recovery and
Restoration Act.</i></div>
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<i> The
first project will install three self-regulating tide gates just below Orange
Avenue. These tide gates will replace three of the wooden flapper type gates
that were installed circa 1920. The new gates will allow more salt water to
enter the West River, which will begin to restore the natural habitat. </i></div>
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<i> The
second project will insure that we maintain public access to the amenities of
the Duck Pond at Chapel Street. One effect of the self-regulating gates is that
the tidal fluctuation at the Duck Pond will result in a soggier area,
especially at high tide. Continued access will be provided by a raised walkway
and a boardwalk. Water will flow under the boardwalk as the tide ebbs and
flows. Dead trees have been removed and
at the conclusion of the project, native vegetation will be planted.</i></div>
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<i> Terry
Contracting & Materials, Inc. is doing the work on the tide gates and
Schumack Engineered Construction is doing the work on the Duck Pond. Because of
the warm weather, the work on the Duck Pond has started and the project is
expected to be completed in mid-spring, depending on the weather conditions.
The work on the tide gates will follow approximately the same schedule but the
gates will not be opened until the work on the Duck Pond has been completed so
that additional water does not enter the system until the access project is
complete. </i></div>
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<i> Milone
and MacBroom are the project engineers. Questions regarding the work on the
project may be addressed to John Champion from Save the Sound at 203.787.0646,
extension 101.</i><i> </i> </div>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-52487373107175652362012-01-01T23:32:00.000-05:002012-01-01T19:26:35.006-05:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year to all! I've truly enjoyed helping as the Alderman for Ward 25 for the past two years. The torch passed Sunday, Jan. 1st, at noon to Adam.<br />
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<b>Alderman Marchand, Alderman Ward 25</b><br />
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203-843-8102 cell</div>
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<a href="mailto:adam@marchand25.org?" shape="rect" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">adam@marchand25.org</a> </div>
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 8:30 to 10 am, Deja Brew</div>
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Occasional evening office hours to be announced</div>
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I'm going to keep the blog going and hope to stay in touch and continue to be helpful.Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-16151527917526442342011-12-14T17:46:00.000-05:002012-01-01T19:11:17.141-05:00Revalution Info (property re-assessment)Please check out this very good <a href="http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/will_my_taxes_go_up/">NHI article</a> and great video explanation by my colleague Justin Elicker (10-D). Please call or <a href="mailto:greg@dildine25.org">email </a>me with any additional questions.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/uploads/Presentation%20Version%2012.9.11.pdf">The Mayor's presentation is available here</a>. Also, the City is sending out a second letter (12/14) with additional information.<br />
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Two letters will be coming from the city with information on your new assessment. Or, you can visit <a href="http://data.visionappraisal.com/NewHavenCT/DEFAULT.asp">Vision Appraisal's website</a> to look up your property.<br />
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<b>The formal Assessment Appeals process begins Feb 1st. Check back for more info or call Alderman Marchand! </b><br />
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<b>Remember</b>, your property's assessment is only a piece (I do appreciate it's a significant piece to us property owners!) of the city's tax base, and one of many, many pieces (revenue side and spending side) of the huge puzzle that results in the property tax you will pay in 2012. You have opportunity to correct and/or appeal your assessment. You also have time to talk to your Alderman and participate in the public collaboration and debate as the 2012-13 budget is created, tweaked, changed, vetted, and approved. The Mayor (by Charter) submits his proposed budget by March 1st (usually no sooner). Then the BOA hold public hearings, do their oversight and then ratify the budget which then sets the property tax rate (mill rate) for FY12-13 beginning July 1, 2012.<br />
<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-31074358028485449982011-12-11T12:14:00.001-05:002011-12-13T19:05:11.772-05:00BZA Hearing Agenda 12/13 - 7-Eleven & Cafe<div style="font-family: inherit;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>UPDATE: BOTH OF THESE HAVE POSTPONED THEIR BZA APPLICATION</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>They will probably re-submit </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Several neighbors have asked about two items on this Tuesday's BZA agenda. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A new cafe ("cafe" is the description for a full bar per state liquor control) at Whalley & Dayton St. needs a special exception to open and some are concerned about it being a "stand alone bar." Also, 7-Eleven seeks the necessary variance to be open between 11pm and 6am. This store would occupy the old Tommy K's at Whalley & East Ramsdell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Westville-West Hills Community Management Team has heard from neighbors and CMT vice chair Andy Orefice has sent around a letter you can read <a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/cmt-letter-regarding-upcoming-bza.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">These items (and others) will be
heard by the<a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/uploads/BZA%20%20Agenda%2012-13-11.pdf"> BZA on Tuesday, December 13, 2011</a> at 6:30pm at 200 Orange Street
in the Hearing Room in the basement. Members of the public are encouraged to
attend and public testimony is welcome.</span></div>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-48389819309378422492011-11-10T13:30:00.000-05:002011-12-07T17:56:12.795-05:00Saturday Library Hours Restored<b>Mitchell Branch Library Hours include Saturdays, Noon - 5pm, beginning 10/1</b>: <br />
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Mitchell Branch, 37 Harrison Street, <br />
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Monday 12:00 – 8:00, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 – 6:00, Saturday 12:00 – 5:00.<br />
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<a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/library-branch-hours-restored.html">Click here to read the press release regarding re-instating Saturday hours at NHFPL branches</a>.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Also:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>E-BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE including for Kindle:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://nhfpl.lib.overdrive.com/7AFE19BC-BED4-45D6-A5B3-A5D928F81072/10/671/en/Default.htm">Link to E-Book page on NHFPL website</a></b></span>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-17680887972007824632011-11-03T20:17:00.000-04:002011-12-07T17:55:38.991-05:00New Parking Meters Proposal for Downtown UPDATED<b> UPDATE 12/7/11:</b> Most of the new meters are now installed. The
new, later hours will go into effect soonish. The City is first giving
folks a chance to get used to the new meters. The new hours will be
added to the existing signs.<br />
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The BOA has approved capital bonding for new parking meter heads with
today's technology to replace mechanical meters and allow for "dynamic
parking" rates, credit card acceptance, much lower maintenance costs,
and many other benefits. Below is a link to the Memo to Aldermen with an update and
map from Jim Travers, interim director of Transportation, Traffic
& Parking, which hopefully will clear up confusion regarding the
proposal to extend meter times downtown. I'm confident all changes
will include collaboration with and be in the best interest of the many
City stakeholders, residents, and New Haven tax payers:<br />
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<a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/new-parking-meters-proposal-for.html">Jim Travers' Memo to Aldermen</a>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-1884488007986379352011-09-23T17:15:00.001-04:002011-09-29T15:43:02.097-04:00NHPD Reporting<b>NHPD Reporting. </b> Many neighbors have shared their concerns regarding their ability to report un-witnessed property crimes to the NHPD. Last spring, the City's CAO together with NHPD and the Dept of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) implemented changes designed to improve service and save costs. However, the "expedited report" change didn't work for a variety of reasons.<br />
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<b>To make a police report for un-witnessed property crimes, call the NHPD non-emergency number: 203.946.8221</b>. <br />
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The DPSC operator will take the report, decide whether or not to dispatch an officer, and can generate a report with a case number. <br />
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Please report <b>ALL </b>crime as this data drives resource allocation.<br />
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<b>Please read</b> city CAO Rob Smut's letter to the Public Safety Committee (I and many colleagues shared our constituents' concerns on this issue) explaining efforts for DPSC changes which included the trial reporting changes, but until further notice, the reverting to the old policy of taking reports over the phone by DPSC operators.<br />
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<a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/cao-letter-regarding-nhpd-reporting.html">Click to read letter from Rob Smuts, CAO, City of New Haven</a><br />
<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-39189559520530860762011-09-08T21:54:00.000-04:002011-09-29T16:31:54.469-04:00Friends of Edgewood Park just re-planted 40 Fruit Trees!<b>UPDATE: FOEP planted trees last weekend (9/24) after winning an orchard in round 3 of the voting.</b><br />
<b>THANKS TO ALL who voted and the many who helped plant. Now we need volunteers to water and care for them! Please contact Friends of Edgewood Park.</b><br />
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<b>Please help</b> the <a href="http://www.westvillect.org/foep" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">Friends of Edgewood Park</a> reintroduce
fruit trees in Edgewood Park, as part of this year's celebration of the
centennial of the park redesign by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. FOEP have
applied for a Fruit Tree Orchard Grant, from the Fruit Tree Planting
Foundation, that will provide them with the fruit trees, resources, and
expert assistance needed to reintroduce about 45 fruit bearing trees
(plus assorted fruit bearing shrubs) in the park. Their application made
it to the 100 finalists (out of about 425 contenders worldwide) and now
it moves to the online public voting phase that will determine the top
20 vote gatherers who will receive fruit tree orchards to benefit their
communities. <br />
<b>Please VOTE on-line via <a href="http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">communitiestakeroot.com</a>. Please vote everyday 'til the end of JUNE!</b>Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-15445566082244727422011-03-07T23:10:00.006-05:002011-06-12T16:53:35.157-04:00Mayor's Proposed FY 11-12 Budget - UPDATED 6/12/11<b>Update: BOA passed an amended budget with no net $ change and thus NO tax increase for FY 11-12. Please link to this <a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/fy11-12-budget-amendment-summary.html">blogpage for the Amendment Summary</a>.</b><br />
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The Mayor has presented his Proposed FY 11-12 Budget to the Board of Aldermen. The BOA's Finance Committee will hold several public hearings as we review this proposal ahead of adopting this or an amended version by the end of May. This year I am a member of the BOA Finance Committee.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJjHbIbXOT4rPSEHGjBgPGgTLU39dkj-ud_j7CwZCONEyhDP9xb3oUTG9k15ZKBI51iEpVOpHUZ6PiKjQNqDuFHTkAQJ4RIXVkem_EgvAxPUHUQjXcd26v67PDK_nDNmA6cYkEuZzU1cI/s1600/budget+calendar.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJjHbIbXOT4rPSEHGjBgPGgTLU39dkj-ud_j7CwZCONEyhDP9xb3oUTG9k15ZKBI51iEpVOpHUZ6PiKjQNqDuFHTkAQJ4RIXVkem_EgvAxPUHUQjXcd26v67PDK_nDNmA6cYkEuZzU1cI/s400/budget+calendar.GIF" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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Download the pdf version: <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/finance/pdfs/FY2011-12MayorsBudget.pdf">Mayor's Proposed FY 11-12 Budget</a><br />
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Download the pdf version of the Board of Education's budget:<br />
<a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/finance/pdfs/FY2011-12BOESiteBasedBudget.pdf">FY2011-12 BOE Site Based Budget</a><br />
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This year's BOE budget is much more transparent. The BOA will vote the total appropriation but has no line item say in the BOE's budget per City Charter.<br />
<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-84337677064142851032011-01-05T13:24:00.007-05:002011-03-08T23:09:35.304-05:00NHPS Magnet School Application Info - UPDATED 3/8/11<b> UPDATED 3/8/11: Lottery was held today. Results will be mailed within the week.</b><br />
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<b>NHPS Magnet School Open Houses - <u>Applications Due Feb 18!</u></b><br />
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<b>Edgewood Open House Dates</b>:<br />
Thursday, Jan. 13, 10:15am<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 6:30pm<br />
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10:15am<br />
SNOW: Feb. 10, 10:15am<br />
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For more information and other <b>Open House dates</b> link to the <a href="http://www.nhps.net/sites/default/files/NEW_HAVEN-Flyer-color.pdf" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Open House Flyer</a> and visit the <a href="http://www.newhavenmagnetschools.com/">NHPS Magnet Website</a> for more info.<br />
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download: <a href="http://www.newhavenmagnetschools.com/images/2011_NewHaven_App.pdf">Magnet School Application pdf </a><br />
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<b>REMEMBER</b>, to enroll in <span style="color: black;">Edgewood School</span> families must <b>APPLY BY FEB 18</b> - Don't forget younger siblings! More info on my blog-page: <a href="http://dildine25.blogspot.com/p/nhps-application-rules-2011.html" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">NHPS Application Rules 2011</a>.<br />
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<b><i>PLEASE</i></b>
have any families new to New Haven or new to NHPS call or email me, as
I'll be glad to help with the NHPS registration/magnet school lottery
process.<br />
<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-524077641526984692010-12-26T13:52:00.004-05:002011-01-18T01:05:59.696-05:00First snow of the season 12/26/10 - Updated 1/18<a href="http://cityofnewhaven.com/PublicWorks/trash/SnowRemoval.asp">DPW's Snow Info Page</a> was made available during our recent BIG snow, Jan. 12, 2011.<br />
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Please read the Mayor's message with reminders and requirements during snow events.
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<a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Mayor/ReadMore_FromHomepage.asp?ID=%7B222628F1-D2DD-4E4A-BC54-5DB2FC9FED86%7D">Mayor's Snow Message</a> (12/26/10)
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Enjoy the snow and be safe out there!
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-GregGreg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325379186388840353.post-22840126918489985002010-11-23T17:01:00.000-05:002010-11-23T17:01:31.455-05:00New Finance Committee Appointment: Greg DildineMonday, November 22nd, BOA president Carl Goldfield appointed me to serve as a member of the BOA's Finance Committee. My appointment to this important BOA committee fills the vacancy left by Roland Lemar (Ward 9) who resigned from the BOA after his election to be the next State Representative for the 96th District.<br />
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I look forward to working and collaborating as a member of the Finance Committee as the work to prepare a City Budget for FY11-12 begins.<br />
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Due to increased time commitments required of Finance Committee members, I did resign my membership on the BOA's Education Committee. However, time permitting, I will certainly try to continue to attend Education Committee meetings and participate as a welcomed guest of this committee (all Aldermen are encouraged and invited to participate and contribute on any and all BOA committees whether or not they're an appointed/voting member). President Goldfield appointed the BOA's new Alderman for the 9th Ward, Matt Smith, to take my spot on the Education Committee.<br />
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In addition to my new membership on the Finance Committee, I'm a member of the Legislation Committee, and a member and vice-chair of the City Services and Environmental Policy Committee. I am also one of the two BOA elected representatives to the Capital Projects Committee. <br />
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You can visit the <a href="http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Aldermen/index.asp">BOA webpage</a> to see the list of BOA committees and members (scroll down below the list of 30 Aldermen)<br />
<br />Greg Dildinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12612939158298140481noreply@blogger.com