*** Fireworks update (as of 10 pm)***
We are still waiting for the weather to pass and then planning for the fireworks show to proceed. Wilbur Cross HS remains open for people who need a place to go during the storm.
**FIREWORKS DELAYED UNTIL ~9:45 PM** Due to the forecast of an isolated band of thunderstorms, we are delaying the start of the fireworks until approximately 9:45 PM. Wilbur Cross High School will be open for individuals who need a place to go during the storm.
Happy Fourth of July, New Haven ๐บ๐ธ๐! Today, as we commemorate our nationโs 250th birthday, we recognize the extraordinary accomplishments and progress we have made as a country and as a people as well as the ongoing work that remains in creating โa more perfect union.โ
Hereโs information on ways and places to stay cool and other helpful safety tips for the extreme heat.
Stay hydrated, cool and safe โ and remember to check on your family, friends and neighbors! 3/3
Extreme Heat Advisory | The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for our region. In light of the hot & humid forecast, the city & state have activated our Extreme Hot Weather protocols beginning Tuesday, June 30th, 12 noon through Sunday, July 5th, 6pm. 1/3
It will be dangerously hot conditions at times with temperatures currently projected to be well over 90 degrees and heat index values well over 100 degrees. 2/3
They are rights that have been the work of generations of Americans, and rights we must continue to defend and advance today and always.
The project of democracy is ongoing and the work creating a more just and equal society continues. 2/2
Happy Juneteenth, New Haven!
On Juneteenth we are reminded that while the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness enshrined in our Declaration of Independence may be self-evident, they are not self-actualizing. 1/2
โ๏ธ๐ก๏ธThe first heat wave of the summer is here and the @cityofnewhaven has activated its Extreme Hot Weather Protocol from today through Sunday, June 14th at 6 pm.
Hereโs information on ways and places to stay cool and other helpful safety tips. 1/
Today, we remember and honor the individuals and generations of Americans who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
We also hold close all our military families who have lost a loved one and those who are actively deployed and stand in harm's way today.
Congrats to our new police chief, David Zannelli!
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I look forward to working together alongside New Havenโs Finest to keep our residents and community safe.
The Edgewood Park Ranger Station is now reopened for the community! ๐
What better way to celebrate Earth Week ๐ than by investing in our parks and expanding fun, nature-based activities and programming for the community to serve the next generation of nature lovers!
Happy Arbor Day! ๐ณ
Today we planted some of the 90 new trees being planted on the New Haven Green! As a city, weโre committed to planting 5,000 trees over 5 years! We are the Elm City after all!
Request a free tree in front of your home or business at https://t.co/fhiW2aZCnq
๐ฆโ ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Big changes are coming to CHAPEL STREET!
Starting on Tuesday, April 21st, Chapel Street between College and York Streets will change from one-way to two-way vehicle traffic.
Learn more about the project below or go to https://t.co/obJf0TS7Ca
Join your neighbors in celebrating Earth Week & volunteer for an Earth Day Clean Up to help keep our parks & public spaces clean! ๐๐ณ
There are clean ups happening all across the city on April 18, 22, 25 & 26!
Go to https://t.co/ybGh3YPx9R to sign up for a clean up near you!