March News & Meeting
Let's work together to make our neighborhood better!
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The next SoDo NRZ meeting of the 2020-21 year will be Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00 pm on Zoom. RSVP by 4pm the day of the meeting to SoDoNRZ@gmail.com for the link and Agenda, or download here. We look forward to catching up on neighborhood news with you! |
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The image in our header is a sneak peek at the mural planned for the side of 177 Buckingham Street. Scroll down for a link to see the rest of artist Alex Ranniello's design, and to donate to CT Mural's fundraiser. Through a generous grant from Sustainable CT, all donations will be matched.
Lots of news about SoDo in the news this month, with plans unveiled for the redevelopment of the former State office building at 55 Elm and the State's plans to put two buildings at Elm and Trinity up for sale to developers. These are all prime locations facing Bushnell Park and will hopefully trigger additional development of the surface parking lots on Capitol Avenue.
Scroll down for info on free COVID testing & vaccines for Hartford Residents. Stay safe & healthy!
The next SoDo NRZ meeting of the 2020-21 year will be Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00 pm on Zoom. RSVP by 4pm the day of the meeting to SoDoNRZ@gmail.com for the link and Agenda, or click here to download both. We look forward to catching up on neighborhood news with you!
Our meetings typically include reports from Hartford NEXT, Capital Ave. 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 will be 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, The Kitchen, Republic at The Linden, Rinconcito Peruano.
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South Downtown NRZ Meeting: Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00 pm on Zoom. RSVP by 4 pm the day of the meeting to SoDoNRZ@gmail.com for the link and Agenda. You can also download both here.
All are welcome.
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ps - as a reminder, our meetings are the 3rd Wed of the month, please mark your calendars now for the rest of the 2020-21 year:
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16 Annual Meeting & Elections
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Volunteer needed to assist with short term SoDo NRZ administration project. Must be highly organized, proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Gmail, and have access to own computer and internet. SoDo member preferred. Email sodonrz@gmail.com for more info.
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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, rental assistance, tax info, and food and coat distribution. You can sign up here.
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PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hartford NEXT, Inc. (the coalition of Hartford’s 13 NRZs and the City of Hartford) seeks a highly motivated and collaborative part-time (20-25 hours/wk) Community Program Manager and LISC/Americorps Community Outreach Coordinator. Click here for complete job descriptions and application info.
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Header photo: Detail of the new mural planned for 177 Buckingham Street, by artist Alex Ranniello.
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