It’s out of control. Arrest them and destroy the bikes and quads. It’s illegal!!!

Saw the same guy today! Almost hit me!

The city has yet to acknowledge any of these posts. Here is the contact information for the alder for this area message Adam J. Marchand 203-389-1074, How about everybody giving him a call on Friday, May 1. If he does not answer leave a message

I held many meetings on this topic. The BOA has never taken the issue seriously. I was hopeful Mayor Elicker would take action once he took office. Then COVID-19 hit. I will follow up with Mayor Elicker. The police have been clear about what they need in terms of legislation at the CITY level. The BOA have done nothing to assist the NHPD.

Has anyone tried to call the alder today?

Yes. Called and left a voicemail today. No response. I have tried calling Evette Hamilton in the past also. She told me she would “look into it.”

Great

I did not receive any phone calls or voicemails on this issue, but I am certainly aware of the problem. I personally witnessed a person driving a quad in the park. I called the NHPD right away to report it.

Adam. What’s the best number to reach you at? I used the phone number posted in this thread and left a voicemail.

Adam Marchand
Alder, Ward 25
203-843-8102 cell
adammarchand25@gmail.com

Alder Marchand,

Are you utilizing the following contact information?
Phone: 203-389-1074
Email: Ward25@newhavenct.gov

Yes, that is my home phone number, which I share with my wife and kids. I check it daily but not as often as my cell. Since this issue was posted, I have not gotten a single voicemail there related to this issue.

The ward25@newhavenct.gov is my official city email address, which I check daily, except perhaps on Sunday. My gmail account is actually easier for me to check often, since I can access it on my cell.

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Alder Marchand,

Thank you for the information. Please allow me to offer my professional expertise. It would behoove you and make your job easier, if you were to heed the following advice:

1) Update your phone number at the following webpage to show your cell number. newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/alders/list_of_alders.htm

2) Enable email forwarding from Ward25@newhavenctDOTgov to adammarchand25@gmailDOTcom

3) Learn how to access Ward25@newhavenctDOTgov from your cell phone.

All 3 are possible. If anyone tells you it can't be done, that means you're speaking with the wrong person. If you personally choose not to follow this advice, that is obviously totally fine.

I hope this information helps.

Back at the park today. It’s still a speedway. The noise drowns out the beautiful calm and nature here. The only way this will be fixed is if the Mayor and alders actually DO SOMETHING about it. NHPD is waiting for the go ahead to issue tickets. ALDERS please! You have enough time to get a movement started while you are lounging around at home no?

About 15 minutes ago I called and left a voicemail for Adam. Give me a call when you can. Thanks so much.

I continue to push the City on this issue. in February I emailed Mayor Elicker and Corporation Counsel Pat King and asked about the ordinance recommended by Asst Chief Karl Jacobson LAST AUGUST. Yes, LAST AUGUST. No action had been taken and nobody from the BOA has taken an interest in working with us on this issue. For some reason it has become politically incorrect to enforce the laws on this issue and other quality of life issues in New Haven. It has been the NHPD, not our elected officials who have taken the lead on this issue.

I followed up again in March, still no action. I followed up yesterday and rec'd the following response from Asst Chief Jacobson:
____________________________
Dennis, I met with corporation counsel just yesterday on Zoom on this issue. The ordinance and efforts are moving forward. Thanks for your continued concern and assistance. There will be some activity soon.

AC Jacobson.

Assistant Chief Karl Jacobson
New Haven Police Department
Investigative Services Division
One Union Ave, New Haven CT
phone: (203) 946-6294
Fax: (203) 946-6293
e-mail: kjacobson@newhavenct.gov

50 or more dirt bike and quads (ATV’s) just went up Chapel Steerr heading towards Forest Road. It is insane!!!!!!!! If I I took a quad out for a ride I’d be arrested in a second if I took one out for a ride. The city needs to stop them, arrest them and destroy their toys.

It’s basically the Indie 500 in and around Edgewood, and nothing is ever done about it. It’s a joke to the Alders. Do they not own homes in this community? Do they not care? How is it ok to ride quads and dirt bikes up and down the street all day and never have any repercussions? Why do other cities arrest and/or ticket these people but we don’t? WHY??? I’m going to continue to document this problem, and send all my images to news networks and community members until someone does their job.

When I called 203 389-1074 the phone did not ring.

This beautiful Sunday they were out in full force, spoiling the peaceful spring afternoon. Disgusting!

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Personally, I have no problem with dirt bikes and ATVs on public roads or in parks. I used to engage in very similar activities when I was a kid and they're fun to watch; however, it's obvious most people don't share my view on this subject and what they're doing 𝙞𝙨 illegal.

Juvenoia? Ageism? I guess it doesn't matter. When enough people complain about anything, changes happen.

There is a safety and quality of life issue. Do you want to see more of following? https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-new-haven-stolen-dirtbike-0614-20160613-story.html

Tommy, when they are destroying public property and harassing/terrorising other people and drivers with their antics then it's a problem.

Well put, Heyboo