Board of Alders June 1 2026

The Board of Alders meeting held on June 1, 2026, in New Haven covered a range of municipal matters including street closures for community events, acceptance of public health and environmental grants, and approval of contracts related to community services. Notably, the board authorized the mayor to apply for an $8,611 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant and approved a $277,730 grant from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for trail improvements. The board also approved solar power lease agreements with Greenskies for city amenities. Significant contract awards included agreements with Continuum of Care Corporation for up to $1.27 million to operate the City Compass Community Responder Program and up to $1.5 million for the emergency housing program, both for the fiscal year 2026-2027 with options to renew. Additionally, the board approved the City of New Haven's FY 2027 Annual Action Plan involving over $6.6 million in federal funds for community development and housing programs. Several tax abatement and tax assistance orders were passed, and an ordinance amendment was adopted to modify residency requirements for city employees, allowing case-by-case exceptions to attract qualified candidates. The meeting also included motions to accept cameras from Yale Public Safety to expand the city's camera network near the Yale campus. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, grant acceptances, contract authorizations, and community development initiatives.