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The accumulation of trash beyond the fence at Union Street Dog park is a health hazard. We need to city to step up and take charge of duking it out among the conflicting public entities to get it cleaned up. Now that summer is here, this just encourages people to see this as a place to camp, drink, do drugs, and throw more trash. This is one of the few things our volunteers are not equipped to do, so please stop passing the buck and take the lead on this. We have been asking for 3 years.
Robert Musco
Friends of Union Street Dog Park
Friends of Wooster Square Parks
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LCI- Fair Haven (Verified Official)
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MableX (Registered User)
RFM (Registered User)
Dear LCI, We really appreciate your taking a look at this situation again.
But I need to point out that if people have been able to get in this area to create this huge encampment and collection of trash, and to go in and out all day and night, then there IS indeed access. In fact, a few years ago we climbed over the concrete wall from the park (it's only about 5 feet high) and cleaned out all the garbage, but now there is the added complication that it is an active camp, and that is partly a public works issue, and partly a policing issue, so community members can't be expected to do it.
City personnel can get back there very easily if they want to. It is frankly just not accurate to say that there is no access. When they were looking for body parts a few years ago, and it was all over the news, the city had no problem getting in and cleaning it up.
We would appreciate it if the city could overcome this slight difficulty of it being behind a fence, and just get it done.
R Musco
Friends of Union Street Dog Park
LCI- Fair Haven (Verified Official)
Dear MableX,
Please don't give up on New Haven. It really is a wonderful town with great people. I'd like you to know, there are a lot of great initiatives being put forth to improve the quality and quantity of services to residents. Not to mention, economic development initiatives aimed at creating an exciting and favorable environment for businesses to grow and thrive in. However, having said that, I would like to know what your complaints are so that I can work on them or, at the very least, direct them to the right department.
You are correct, illegal dumping is a problem in the city but, rarely is it a New Haven resident that dumps. When we've gone through the trash we often discover that the trash has been dumped by people outside of the city. Although, there is dumping in New Haven, what's most important to know is that we always strive to stay ahead of the curve and we care about this city and we will not stop trying to make it a fantastic place to live.
Many times complaints are posted on SCF but, it fails to get to the right department. It can take a long time to get a complaint but, that too is improving and you always have the option to call in a complaint if it is very important or an emergency. Please feel free to exercise that option.
Jobs are difficult enough to secure even in the best of times. However, know that the City of New Haven is constantly working on ways to get businesses interested in New Haven and we make a real effort to keep the ones we have and help them grow. We have many economic development initiatives aimed at increasing job opportunities for the residents of New Haven and those efforts are ongoing - even in the worst of times. Cities are always evolving and it is the hope of all of us to guide this evolution toward making New Haven the best city to live in.
Finally, please feel free not only to post your complaints but your ideas on improving the city. Constructive criticisms are always welcome. It quite literally takes a village to improve situations. Both the City and it's residents must work together actively to improve livability.
I look forward to hearing from you.
LCI- Fair Haven (Verified Official)
Dear RFM,
I spoke to my boss early this morning regarding this situation. He will be going out with me either later on today or tomorrow to view the trash and figure out how this needs to be handled. I will get back to you.
RFM (Registered User)
LCI- Fair Haven (Verified Official)
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