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What two 24 hour facilities monitored by Yale security? A park is nice, but shouldn't the Yale Police and Security people be monitoring Yale and not public land? Thats what they get paid for.

The "new" medical center and the Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center are the two facilities that are mentioned in the article...these facilities are neighboring the Scantlebury Park and enable everyone including...Yalies; an opportunity to enjoy the "Scantlebury Park"...what's wrong with YALE UNIVERSITY providing assistance in the delivery of such a service? I think sla23 is representative of the negative enigma that continues to seperate such a great learning campus and the community-at-large...I thank Yale University for understanding the concept of being a good neighbor, actively engaging the resources necessary to provide funding and oversight for this tedious process and sitting at the table with the Dixwell Management Team, Wexler-Grant Community School, Monterey Place/Elm Haven Resident Council, Ward 22 residents, HANH and the City of New Haven...this effort is the perfect example of how progressive partnerships can impact our community!

I realy don't think my questions are representative of any "negative enigma". I asked about the identity of two new facilities monitored by Yale Security. From asking some Yale security personnel they will apparently be the Health Center and a new parking garage. My second question was to the park being public land. Yale police and security are paid to protect Yale property. If the park is to be public property, Yale Security would have no jurisdiction there whatsoever. The Yale Police have city wide jurisdiction, but I doubt they would be willing to have an officer sit at the park. Perhaps a better solution would be for Yale to donate funds to the city equal to what the cost of Yale protection would be. Hire some park ranger type personnel to oversee the park and provide educational programs. Yale keeps it officers, the park gets security, and more jobs are created for the community with the added benefit of educational activities. A win-win for everyone.

One thousand sign a petition, forty meetings and fifteen people show up. Since this will be a park students can use, maybe more of us should show up at the meetings.

SLA23 get over yourself...YALE UNIVERSITY doesn't blindly give money away or partner with communities to merely turn their backs afterwards! I am quite sure that the stakeholders will develop and implement a long-term plan to address safety issues...

BY GHT...clearly you don't know the history of this entire process...allow me to explain...this endeavor took over 8 years to happen and throughout this undertaking any and all stakeholders were active and made a commitment to see this park through...the final public hearing regarding Scantlebury Park was the last opportunity for supporters to let their voices be heard...anyone taking time out their schedule to attend such an event should be commended...The signatures were submitted several years ago and the individuals and/or community organizations that re-submitted them did this to let those on the community development committee know that the signatures existed prior to the hearing and should be factored into the their final decision to support/pass this item onto the BOA for a vote...the funds were already airmaked for the sole purpose of re-developing SCANTLEBURY PARK: the Public Hearing was a rite of passage...face it decisions regarding the direction of government: local, state or federal are made with less than a favorable turnout...unfortunately, many students...GHT many students don't express interest in issues unless they are directly affected by them...maybe your response will shed some light on the need for students to get involved in issues that impact community...the perception regarding student involvement has usually been directly connected to local elections...I must say that although...public hearings are usually NOT heavily publicized as they should be by the city...It was encouraging to see people coming together with a shared interest in a park that will improve the quality of life for so many residents. I would love to see more students get involved in the things that increase recreational and social opportunities in our community! Maybe, this article will prompt a productive dialogue about increased involvement in community issues by more students!

Lisa- No where did I mention "Yale walking away" or blindly giving money away. My point is security at the park strictly from a legal jurisdictional viewpoint. Yale doesn't have it, so Yale saying thier security would "monitor" the park is nonsense, unless the City wishes to cede the property to Yale. A security guard with no authority IS a waste of resources. As I suggested, a better solution can be found with Yale and the community working together that ismuch more effective to provide a safe and enjoyable experience at the park.

sla23-I said Yale University doesn't give money blindly or partner with communities to merely turn their backs on them...this means that they are committed...your point is well taken and this is a concern that should be addressed collectively...their are community resources in place already to provide educational and recreational oversight...The Dixwell/Yale Community Learning Center and Parks & Rec will take care of the park...We are both on the same page and our concerns are valid...I don't know about a park ranger but having a safe park in essential!