Aaron Goode's Posts - GNH Community2024-03-29T10:50:23ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoodehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12391467475?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=newhavenboy&xn_auth=noGreater New Haven Green Fund Seeking Applications for Fundingtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2021-01-21:3365802:BlogPost:1680702021-01-21T19:00:10.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p>Request for Proposals for grants in 2021 are now open.</p>
<p>Visit our website: <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org">www.gnhgreenfund.org</a> for details.</p>
<p>We offer grant awards from $1,000 to $10,000 for environmental and public health initiatives in the Greater New Haven region (New Haven, Hamden, East Haven and Woodbridge).</p>
<p>The application is online and due by January 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM.</p>
<p>Request for Proposals for grants in 2021 are now open.</p>
<p>Visit our website: <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org">www.gnhgreenfund.org</a> for details.</p>
<p>We offer grant awards from $1,000 to $10,000 for environmental and public health initiatives in the Greater New Haven region (New Haven, Hamden, East Haven and Woodbridge).</p>
<p>The application is online and due by January 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM.</p>Serving on a City Board or Commission - A How-To Guide For Residentstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2020-01-30:3365802:BlogPost:1061492020-01-30T03:00:00.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p><b><i>SERVING ON NEW HAVEN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>A USER’S GUIDE TO THE PROCESS</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>by New Haven Votes Coalition (<a href="http://www.newhavenvotes.org">www.newhavenvotes.org</a>)</i></b></p>
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<p>Did you know that New Haven has over 40 different volunteer boards and commissions? Being on a City board or commission is a great way to serve your community while developing civic knowledge and leadership skills. The following user's guide leads you…</p>
<p><b><i>SERVING ON NEW HAVEN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>A USER’S GUIDE TO THE PROCESS</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>by New Haven Votes Coalition (<a href="http://www.newhavenvotes.org">www.newhavenvotes.org</a>)</i></b></p>
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<p>Did you know that New Haven has over 40 different volunteer boards and commissions? Being on a City board or commission is a great way to serve your community while developing civic knowledge and leadership skills. The following user's guide leads you through the process of applying, getting appointed and confirmed. </p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 1</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: What are you interested in? </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review the list of Boards and Commissions and see which ones have vacancies. </span> <a href="https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/comm/listed/default.htm"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/comm/listed/default.htm</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Please note: this list is often out of date so don’t give up if you don’t see any vacancies on the board/commission of your choice.)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find one (or more) that you are interested in. You may want to attend one of their meetings before committing yourself. Contact the chair and let them know you are interested in possibly serving on the board. </span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 2</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Applying: fill out the application form and submit it to the mayor’s office:</span></p>
<p><a href="https://newhaven.seamlessdocs.com/f/dtcwx29xgy03"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://newhaven.seamlessdocs.com/f/dtcwx29xgy03</span></a></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 3</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Contact your Alder (Who’s my alder? <a href="https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/alders/list_of_alders.htm">https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/alders/list_of_alders.htm</a>) and tell them you are interested in serving on a board/commission. Ask them to write a letter of support for you to the mayor’s office. </span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 4</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Follow-up: contact the mayor’s office to make sure they received your application. </span></p>
<p><b>Maria Melendez,</b> <b>mmelendez@newhavenct.gov</b><b>, (203) 946-7680 </b></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 5</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Appointment: you receive a letter in the mail from the Mayor saying you’ve been appointed. Congrats! </span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 6</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Confirmation: you will be asked to appear before the Aldermanic Affairs Committee of the Board of Alders to be confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT MISS YOUR HEARING. The mayor’s office will help you understand the expectations for this hearing and what kinds of questions you will be asked by the committee.</span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 7</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: After the Aldermanic Affairs Committee votes to support your confirmation, the nomination will be sent to the full Board of Alders for approval. This may take a few weeks.</span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 8</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: You are confirmed by the Board of Alders! That’s it -- you are a city official! </span></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p><b>Step 9</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Fill out and submit a conflicts-of-interest disclosure form. Start attending your meetings!</span></p>
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<p>An annual tradition on New Year's Day -- jump into Long Island Sound and raise money for your favorite park or your non-profit. Elm City Parks Conservancy will be offering an incredible brunch, children’s crafts, hot tubs for the plungers, live music, Tea-Cup Raffle, and Lighthouse Tours.</p>
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<p>Elm City Parks Conservancy is excited for the New Year’s 2020 Plunge for Parks and looks forward to welcoming both old and new plungers this year. Attached is the Waiver and Registration form…</p>
<p>An annual tradition on New Year's Day -- jump into Long Island Sound and raise money for your favorite park or your non-profit. Elm City Parks Conservancy will be offering an incredible brunch, children’s crafts, hot tubs for the plungers, live music, Tea-Cup Raffle, and Lighthouse Tours.</p>
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<p>Elm City Parks Conservancy is excited for the New Year’s 2020 Plunge for Parks and looks forward to welcoming both old and new plungers this year. Attached is the Waiver and Registration form to bring with you on the day of the plunge. If you would like to you can also pre-register on Eventbrite using <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plunge-for-parks-tickets-83474334983?internal_ref=login" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this link.</a></p>
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<p>We look forward to seeing you at First Day New Haven – Plunge for Parks.</p>
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<p>Find ECPC on facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElmCityParks/">https://www.facebook.com/ElmCityParks/</a></p>Greater New Haven Green Fund Now Accepting Applications for Fundingtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2019-11-22:3365802:BlogPost:1057092019-11-22T21:00:00.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Seeking funding for your environmental project? The Greater New Haven Green Fund (GNHGF) may be able to help!</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The GNHGF's 2020 <span class="il">Request For Applications</span> is now available for download from our <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">website</a>. We have made some changes this year. Please read the <span class="il">RFA</span> carefully as…</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Seeking funding for your environmental project? The Greater New Haven Green Fund (GNHGF) may be able to help!</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The GNHGF's 2020 <span class="il">Request For Applications</span> is now available for download from our <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. We have made some changes this year. Please read the <span class="il">RFA</span> carefully as we have changed the process and the questions. The deadline for submitting your application online is January 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM. </strong></span><br/> <br/> <span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><a href="https://gnhgreenfund.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8074165be46765e9871ab61b4&id=1f90984383&e=00f60e2992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/small-and-large-grants.html</a></strong></span></h1>
<p><br/> <span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The Green Fund will hold an informational outreach session on January 11, 2020, to help answer any questions, give tools for measuring results, and provide hands-on guidance for how to use our new online application system. It will be held late morning - early afternoon on Saturday. Some members from our Board of Directors will be available to answer questions. The information session will be held on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. Details TBA - please check the website for updates.</strong></span></p>
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<p>Need funding for your environmental project?<span> The Greater New Haven Green Fund may be able to help!</span></p>
<p><br></br>Request for applications (RFA) is now open for the Greater New Haven Green Fund's 2019 grants cycle. Funding up to $10,000 is available. Visit the <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">website</a> and download the application.</p>
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<p>Deadline for submitting your application is Jan. 11, 2019, 5 PM. Contact us with questions at…</p>
<p>Need funding for your environmental project?<span> The Greater New Haven Green Fund may be able to help!</span></p>
<p><br/>Request for applications (RFA) is now open for the Greater New Haven Green Fund's 2019 grants cycle. Funding up to $10,000 is available. Visit the <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> and download the application.</p>
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<p>Deadline for submitting your application is Jan. 11, 2019, 5 PM. Contact us with questions at info@gnhgreenfund.org.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/?fbclid=IwAR3ytngs3sg2YgUMQkpKi1aMbSSqRAfieqKFEH2ypVtRt0EEu1xeaOPMxBE" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/</a></p>Greater New Haven Green Fund Seeks Proposals For Fundingtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2017-12-07:3365802:BlogPost:931032017-12-07T19:32:20.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p><span> The Greater New Haven Green Fund is an environmental foundation that carries out grantmaking in four municipalities of the Greater New Haven area. Since its inception the Green Fund has contributed more than $250,000 towards organizations and projects working to enhance environmental quality and environmental justice.</span></p>
<p><span>We are currently seeking proposals for funding of environmentally beneficial projects serving the towns of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and…</span></p>
<p><span> The Greater New Haven Green Fund is an environmental foundation that carries out grantmaking in four municipalities of the Greater New Haven area. Since its inception the Green Fund has contributed more than $250,000 towards organizations and projects working to enhance environmental quality and environmental justice.</span></p>
<p><span>We are currently seeking proposals for funding of environmentally beneficial projects serving the towns of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge. Grants up to $10,000 will be made in a competitive application process. Proposals are due January 12.</span></p>
<p><span>Please see <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org">www.gnhgreenfund.org</a> for more information.</span></p>Greater New Haven Green Fund Now Accepting Applications for Fundingtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2016-12-05:3365802:BlogPost:849172016-12-05T22:00:00.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<h1 class="m_4811820124644538210null"><span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> now accepting grant applications for 2017 awards.</h1>
<p><span> The Greater New Haven <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> promotes environmental quality and equity in the most environmentally distressed communities within the Greater New Haven area by providing local small grants to reduce pollution and create a more sustainable future. The <span class="il">Fund</span> is…</span></p>
<h1 class="m_4811820124644538210null"><span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> now accepting grant applications for 2017 awards.</h1>
<p><span> The Greater New Haven <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> promotes environmental quality and equity in the most environmentally distressed communities within the Greater New Haven area by providing local small grants to reduce pollution and create a more sustainable future. The <span class="il">Fund</span> is seeking grant proposals for creative community based initiatives that impact air and water pollution, as well as land conservation, sustainability, environmental education and youth leadership.<br/> </span></p>
<p><span> This year the <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> is particularly interested in encouraging small grants of maximum amount of $3000 from grassroots organizations and has carved out $18,000 of the total $48,000 to be used for this purpose; $10,000 for small grants and $8000 for microgrants. These smaller grants can be used for mission support and organizational capacity building as well as other projects that fit the priority areas of the <span class="il">Fund</span>. </span><br/> </p>
<p> <span> The <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> will also award $10,000 from the Community Benefits Agreement with Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. (PSEG), owner of the Harbor Power Plant in New Haven. The <span class="il">Fund</span> seeks innovative proposals for activities that advance air quality initiatives in the areas of public education and outreach, public health studies, environmental justice and environmental analysis.<br/> </span></p>
<p><span> The deadline for 2017 applications is <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 4:00 PM</span></span>. Please check out the website for the Greater New Haven <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> at <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/" target="_blank">www.gnhgreenfund.org</a> for further information and to download the application forms. Application forms are listed under the grants subpage titled small and large grants. <br/> </span></p>
<p><span> The New Haven <span class="il">Green</span> <span class="il">Fund</span> is a non profit 501(c)3 organization that incorporated in 2006. It is administered by an independent board representing both local expertise and the communities that comprise the Greater New Haven Water Pollution service area. </span></p>Volunteers Needed for Election of Student Representative to Board of Ed!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2016-04-07:3365802:BlogPost:798392016-04-07T01:48:08.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p>The second election for student representatives to the Board of Education will be Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 in all New Haven Public high schools across the district. Last year, several members of City Hall, the Board of Alders and the Board of Education volunteered to monitor the elections in the schools.</p>
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<p>Volunteers are needed for the following roles:</p>
<p> Election Day observers: </p>
<p> -- Stationed in each school to ensure that the process…</p>
<p>The second election for student representatives to the Board of Education will be Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 in all New Haven Public high schools across the district. Last year, several members of City Hall, the Board of Alders and the Board of Education volunteered to monitor the elections in the schools.</p>
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<p>Volunteers are needed for the following roles:</p>
<p> Election Day observers: </p>
<p> -- Stationed in each school to ensure that the process is going smoothly.</p>
<p> -- Also need extra volunteers to help with actual election process (checking in students, etc) in the larger schools like Cross & Hillhouse</p>
<p> -- Between the hours of 7:30am-2:30pm, for as many or as few hours as your availability allows</p>
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<p> Ballot Counters:</p>
<p> -- Work with Committee to count paper ballots after elections close</p>
<p> -- Begins at 3:00pm on Friday, April 8 and continues until counting has finished, for the duration of the count</p>
<p>If you can help out in any way, please contact Randy Goldson at nhpsstudentvoice@new-haven.k12,ct.us or 347-295-5931. Please let us know the capacity in which you are volunteering, your preferred school and/or role (if applicable) and the hours that you can commit on each day.</p>Greater New Haven Green Fund Now Seeking Proposals For Funding Up to $10ktag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2015-10-26:3365802:BlogPost:749952015-10-26T21:30:00.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p><span>Need funding for your environmental project or environmental organization?</span></p>
<p><span>The Greater New Haven Green Fund -- a small foundation that funds environmentally beneficial projects in the municipalities of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge -- solicits small and large grant applications once a year. Funding up to $10,000 is available. This year, grant applications are due on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM. An electronic version of the Cover Letter,…</span></p>
<p><span>Need funding for your environmental project or environmental organization?</span></p>
<p><span>The Greater New Haven Green Fund -- a small foundation that funds environmentally beneficial projects in the municipalities of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge -- solicits small and large grant applications once a year. Funding up to $10,000 is available. This year, grant applications are due on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM. An electronic version of the Cover Letter, Application, Budget, and Attachments should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:grants@gnhgreenfund.org">grants@gnhgreenfund.org</a><span>. Grant awards will be announced around February 2016.</span></p>
<p><span>See <a href="http://www.gnhgreenfund.org">www.gnhgreenfund.org</a> for more info.</span></p>
<p></p>National Voter Registration Day- #CelebrateNVRDtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2015-09-22:3365802:BlogPost:746062015-09-22T16:03:38.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
Today, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, celebrated the 4th Tuesday of every September. Even if you are already registered yourself, you can still help your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers exercise their most fundamental right our democracy by helping them register to vote. If you are part of a nonprofit, please make sure your clients and the populations you serve know about how easy it is to get registered in Connecticut: online voter registration…
Today, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, celebrated the 4th Tuesday of every September. Even if you are already registered yourself, you can still help your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers exercise their most fundamental right our democracy by helping them register to vote. If you are part of a nonprofit, please make sure your clients and the populations you serve know about how easy it is to get registered in Connecticut: online voter registration (voterregistration.ct.gov) and same-day rgistration have made it easier than ever to register. Voter registration forms can be found in public libraries around New Haven, state offices (e.g. DSS), as well as at City Hall (165 Church Street) and the Hall of Records (200 Orange Street).<br />
Questions about voting? Visit <a href="http://www.newhavenvotes.org">www.newhavenvotes.org</a> for more info. And please use #CelebrateNVRD for any voting-related social media postings!New Haven Democracy School Is Back -- Apply Now!tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2015-08-18:3365802:BlogPost:740222015-08-18T21:34:58.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
<p><font face="Helvetica">Starting in early September the City of New Haven will offer a nine-week course in city government, <a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/bd251df992fdb0258420c659c/files/Information_Page.pdf">New Haven Democracy School</a>. The purpose of Democracy School is to turn residents into more effective advocates for their neighborhoods and communities by giving them a holistic picture of how city government really functions. Students will meet department heads and public…</font></p>
<p><font face="Helvetica">Starting in early September the City of New Haven will offer a nine-week course in city government, <a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/bd251df992fdb0258420c659c/files/Information_Page.pdf">New Haven Democracy School</a>. The purpose of Democracy School is to turn residents into more effective advocates for their neighborhoods and communities by giving them a holistic picture of how city government really functions. Students will meet department heads and public safety officials, look deeper into the city's budget, tour the Emergency Operations Center, and network with other engaged residents from all over the city.<br/><br/>This is an invaluable opportunity to develop new tools for becoming a more effective activist and organizer in your community.</font></p>
<p><font face="Helvetica"><br/></font><font face="Helvetica">Here's an <a href="http://dailynutmeg.com/2013/11/19/new-haven-democracy-school-class-participation/">article</a> about a previous version of Democracy School.</font></p>
<p><font face="Helvetica"><br/>Applications are due <font class="aBn"><font class="aQJ">August 21</font></font>. Eligibility is limited to New Haven residents 18 years and older, and only 25 students will be accepted. Classes will meet on Thursday evenings from <font class="aBn"><font class="aQJ">5:30-8:00pm</font></font> beginning <font class="aBn"><font class="aQJ">September 3 and going through November 5</font></font>.<br/><br/>Click <a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/bd251df992fdb0258420c659c/files/Information_Page.pdf">here</a> for more information and <a href="http://facebook.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd251df992fdb0258420c659c&id=280c5ffe86&e=7a500ebecc">click here</a> for the application. </font></p>Voter News: First-Ever Election For Board of Education Seats in New Haventag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2015-06-26:3365802:BlogPost:725872015-06-26T21:52:42.000ZAaron Goodehttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/AaronGoode
by Rachel Heerema, NH Votes Coalition<br />
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For the first time in New Haven, an election will be held for seats on the New Haven Board of Education, which over-sees the public school system. The Board of Alders created two voting districts, each comprising exactly half the city’s wards. One Board of Ed member will be elected from each district. Because of the staggering of board member terms, in this year’s election one member will be elected for a two-year term and the other for a four-year term.…
by Rachel Heerema, NH Votes Coalition<br />
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For the first time in New Haven, an election will be held for seats on the New Haven Board of Education, which over-sees the public school system. The Board of Alders created two voting districts, each comprising exactly half the city’s wards. One Board of Ed member will be elected from each district. Because of the staggering of board member terms, in this year’s election one member will be elected for a two-year term and the other for a four-year term. Beginning in 2017, both elected seats will have four-year terms.<br />
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New Haven Votes Coalition is sponsoring a survey to raise awareness and gather information on candidate qualifications and school board issues (see inserts). Here’s a link to the online survey: <a href="http://bit.ly/1G3aDbH">http://bit.ly/1G3aDbH</a><br />
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You can complete the survey and mail it back to: New Haven Votes Coalition, c/o The Grove, 760 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510.<br />
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More background here: <a href="http://www.newhavenvotescoalition.org">www.newhavenvotescoalition.org</a>.