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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00 |
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Vote sets up showdown on powers |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00 |
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By Bill Riccio, Jr.
Voice Editor A possible confrontation between the powers given the City Council and those of the mayor may be brewing following a vote Monday night to approve a new contract with a company that will “boot” tax scofflaws in order to collect back levies. By a vote of 8-2 (two absences), the council approved the wording of a new pact with VioAlert, which will offer a boot with no up-front costs to the city, a sticking point that has been one reason the contract has been held up by Mayor John Picard over the last year. Under the provision of the new agreement, the city’s upfront costs are waived, but those booted under the program will see the cost go up from $95 to $175 plus the amount of taxes owed to the city. |
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Bulkhead permit arrives from DEP |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00 |
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By Bill Riccio, Jr.
Voice Editor The city has received the permit from the Department of Environmental Protection, laying out the scope of the project that can repair or replace a century-old seawall in New Haven Harbor. The permit from the DEP lists the conditions and scope of the project to repair the bulkhead at Elm Street, parallel to Water Street. The project, expected to cost as much as $5 million, is necessary before the city can move toward making the West River Crossing development project a reality. “Now we have to begin the task of getting the money to do the construction,” Mayor John Picard said this week. “If I have to I’ll pitch a tent in Washington to make sure we get the funds needed.” Word came to City Hall two weeks ago that the DEP and Army Corps of Engineers gave their OK for the bulkhead renovations. |
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Karajanis fete slated for March 5 |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00 |
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By Bill Riccio, Jr.
Voice Editor A longtime teacher, administrator and admired professional is getting the highest honor anyone can receive – the praise of his peers and his community. Dr. John Karajanis will be honored Friday, March 5 at 5 p.m. in a gathering in West Haven High School’s auditorium. The testimonial will be followed by an unveiling of a plaque mounted in the school’s lobby, honoring him for 45 years of service to education. The man who rose from a science teacher to assistant superintendent of schools, and twice was principal of West Haven High, will join with colleagues, family and friends during the ceremony, which will be followed by light refreshments. The unveiling of the plaque is the only thing that is certain about the ceremony. Suggestions on how to honor the 82-year-old Karajanis have been numerous and varied. Some have asked the high school be named in his honor, while others, including current Supt. of Schools Neil Cavallaro would like a more lasting tribute in the sciences. |
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00 |
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By Bill Riccio, Jr.
Voice Editor The Carousel Committee got the support it was looking to gain. The City Council passed a non-binding resolution saying it supports the concept. The vote was Based on a formal request made by Carousel Committee attorney Paul DeGennaro in January, the council drafted the resolution. If it all comes together, Council Chairman Ed O’Brien (D-at-large) hopes to have the matter on the Jan. 25 agenda. DeGennaro said in his letter, dated Jan. 4, the resolution would aid the committee as it attempts to put together a fundraising effort and business plan that would support the construction of a pavilion and purchase and maintain the ride. |
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News Briefs
| The West Haven Senior Center is offering a free tax-preparation service to help low- to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older, fill out their federal tax forms. The AARP Tax-Aide service, by appointment, runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting Feb. 4, in the senior center at the Robert A. Johnson Community Center, 201 Noble St. The service is offered by trained volunteer tax preparers from AARP in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. For an appointment, call the senior center at 203-937-3507. |
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