HISTORIC WOOSTER SQUARE ASSOCIATION's ANNUAL MEETING on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Conte School Library was attended by about 30 people, who enjoyed an informative and lively presentation by architect, historic New Haven tour guide, and architectural historian Colin Caplan. He gave a
fascinating, very well illustrated talk on the history and future of the Wooster Square
neighborhood. Most of the
illustrations came from his own collection to which he has devoted much
effort. Fortunately, there is
continuing access to many of his pictures in the “Historic Images” section of
his website www.magrissoforte.com. He noted buildings that were gone, that
had been preserved, and that had been altered. Many of us did not know that Court Street, built all at one time in the late 1890s, was originally called Home Place! Colin also had copies of his books available for purchase and
signing.
After Colin’s presentation, Max Piana and Chris Ozyck of the
Urban Resources Initiative program of the Yale School of Forestry and
Enviromental Studies recounted their study of the cherry trees around Wooster
Square done last year (and available on the publications section of the URI
website as Working Paper 51. Piana,
M. and Ozyck, C. "Wooster Square Park Cherry Tree Management Plan."
March 2011), crediting the map that Cordalie Benoit provided them. They went on to talk about their plans
for planting new trees this year, replacing four cherry trees, one on each side
of the park, and three interior trees.
Chris explained the rationale for taking down and replacing trees. He also emphasized the need for real
community support in maintaining the trees.
The evening included the HWSA Presidents' report on activities of hte past year, notably the Cherry Blosom Festival and the annual Holiday Tree lighting in the Park, Treasurer's report, and election of the Directors of the HWSA Board. posted 1/25/12
Another Date to Save:
• 39th ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Recent Events
• WOOSTER SQUARE HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING –
One Friday, December 2 nearly 100 people gathered in the Park, near Chapel Street
to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the official tree lighting.
Attendees
enjoyed hot apple cider, many signed up to support the proposed dog
park on Union Street and to learn more about the proposed Friends of
Wooster Square.
Non-perishable food items for the were collected for the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen.
WOOSTER SQUARE COLLABORATES WITH
URBAN RESOURCES INITIATIVE
More specifically, the neighborhood had a great new intern from URI (Urban Resources Initiative),
which is affiliated with the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental
Studies. The 2011 park maintenance season got a lot done in Russo Park.
Along
the easterly boundary, we replaced arborvitae and other plants damaged
by the heavy snow. We also cleaned and mulched the planting beds laid
out in the five or six previous years we've been working at Russo.
Other projects were completed with help from the Parks Dept. and the
City.
As in the past, URI supplied all the plants and tools.
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WOOSTER SQUARE IN THE SPRING
The slide show below, by Wooster Square resident and photographer Harvey Koizim, is from the week of April 24.
The photo just below that was taken by Charlie Murphy at the end of the school day on May 2.
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RECENT EVENTS
The Cherry Blossom FestivalWooster Square Park
New Haven, CT
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Coverage of the event:
The Independent
New Haven Independent
Chris Randall, Exec. Director of New Haven Land Trust
Facebook Photo Album
Related Event:
14TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CONCERT
Friday evening, April 8 at St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church
Performers were musicians of Wooster Square who engaged us all with delightful arrangements of music from traditional to electronic.
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This year's Cherry Blossom Festival featured exhibits of local artists, authors and neighborhood cultural organizations. Kids really enjoyed the face painting.
The rich history of Wooster Square is remembered with pictures and memorabilia from local friends and societies that have long been associated with our historic community..
MUSIC, DANCE AND ACTIVITIES
Music:
Neighborhood Music School
Premier Jazz Ensemble
St. Luke's Steel Drum Band
Tuxedo Junction Swing Band
Dance:
Yale Swing and Blues Dance
Group
Baila Peru Folkloric &
Popular Dance Troupe
Activities:
Face painting
Cherry blossom tree
planting
All Things Cherry table
LOCAL AUTHORS, ARTISTS & MORE:Anthony Riccio signed copies of his new book is "Cooking with Chef Silvio: Stories and Authentic Recipes from Campania." Chef Silvio Suppa was with him, since the book is a culinary memoir of his life and how he learned the secrets of southern Italian cooking from his grandmother on the farm in southern Italy.
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FESTIVAL SPONSORS:
Arlene and Cheryl Szczarba,
Seabury Hill Realtors
City of New Haven
Mayor's Community Grants Program*
Community Foundation
Goodcopy Printing Center
Iovanne Funeral Home
Lucibello's Pastry Shop
New Alliance Bank
Webster Bank, Elm
Street
The United Illuminating Company
St. Andrew Apostle
Society
St. Andrew Ladies
Society
Goodcopy Printing
Center
* made possible with the support of the
City of New Haven Mayor's Community Grants Program.
FOOD VENDORS:
Abate's Pizza
Buccitti Italian Ice
The Cheese Truck by Caseus
Cherry Blossom Bakers
Elm City Kettle Corn and
Cotton Candy
La Carreta Mexican Food
Swagat, the Indian Cusine Restaurant
St. Ann's Society Baked
Goods
Wooster Square Grill
and Best Buddy
Biscuits
Information:
Andy Ross: andy@andyrossgroup.com
or 203-641-4666
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