January News
Let's work together to make our great neighborhood even better!
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Greetings, Neighbors. It's January in New England, so that means single-digit temperatures that keep us inside, fluctuating with (slightly) warmer weather that tempts us to partake in winter activities -- socially distanced, of course. And while it would be preferable to resume hosting our NRZ meetings in person, in the interest of public safety we will continue to meet virtually. Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 pm.
Click here to download an Agenda, which includes the Zoom info. If you are not comfortable downloading, RSVP by 4pm the day of the meeting to SoDoNRZ@gmail.com for the link and Agenda. This month's meeting will include an update on the Greater Hartford Mobility Study and introductions to the Honorable Michael Wu of Hartford Community Court and Councilwoman Tiana Hercules. We look forward to catching up on neighborhood news with you!
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Our meetings typically include reports from Hartford NEXT, Bushnell South Redevelopment Project, Community Garden, and the Outreach and Social Committees, reports from HPD and HFD on activity in the neighborhood, and updates from various City offices such as Community Engagement, Planning & Development Services, and Sustainability. We occasionally have special guests who share information relevant to quality of life in the city or the neighborhood.
Our Board Elections are held at our Annual Meeting in June. Any member of the SoDo neighborhood is eligible for nomination to the Board. Want to know more? Email SoDoNRZ@gmail.com with your questions.
Who qualifies as a member of an NRZ? All residents (including tenants), property owners, business owners, and non-profits within an NRZ's neighborhood boundaries are automatically members of the NRZ. Our meetings are public and open to all. If you are not sure if your home, property, business, or organization lies within the SoDo NRZ boundaries, please check out this map. If you think you might qualify for another NRZ, check out this map. If you have questions, email SoDoNRZ@gmail.com.
You can view past meeting minutes and newsletter editions on our website. And don't forget to check out our Facebook and NextDoor pages for neighborhood news and photos.
Please share this email with your neighbors. And wear your mask and support our local restaurants by ordering some takeout directly from them (the delivery services take up to 30% as their fee!). Here are the ones in our neighborhood that are open: Nevin's Pizza, Peppercorns, Republic at The Linden (reopened 10/8!), Rinconcito Peruano.
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The Hartford Advisory Committee to the Hartford Greater Together Community Fund is seeking new committee members. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the Hartford community by granting funds to non-profits addressing pressing needs in Hartford.
The role of the Advisory Committee is to design and lead an inclusive process to identify the needs in Hartford and manage a grantmaking process aimed to ensure that the Greater Together Community Fund, which is sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, can have the greatest impact for the benefit of Hartford residents.
In 2021, the committee awarded two cycles of grants – eight in the first cycle and five in the second cycle. In the first cycle, grants ranged from $500 to $5,000 and supported projects that addressed food insecurity, education, or housing. In the second cycle, grants ranged from $500 to $4,000 and supported projects addressing health care, childcare, or criminal justice.
To apply, please complete and submit an application here. The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2022. For additional questions, contact the advisory committee at hartfordgreater2gether@gmail.com
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PS - As a reminder, our meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, please mark your calendars now for the rest of the 2021-22 year:
- February 16
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
- June 15 Annual Meeting & Elections
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The OneHartford weekly email is a great resource for news about upcoming city programs, meetings, activities, and other useful information, including assistance programs for Hartford residents, organizations, and businesses. Included each week are updates on free COVID testing and vaccines, flu shots, job openings, rental assistance, tax info, and food and coat distribution. You can sign up here.
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Your one-stop resource for which restaurants are open, what's happening on the Pratt Street Patio (now closed to traffic!), and local events (both live stream and in-person). Subscribe to the Hartford.com weekly email and never wonder what to do, where to go, or what to eat again. Sign up here, thank us later.
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Header photo of snowy SoDo by Heather McLarney.
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