5 Things To Know In New Haven: Speed Camera Warnings End, Union Station Upgrades And More

NEW HAVEN, CT — The warning period for New Haven's new speed and red-light cameras ends Thursday, work continues on a state-funded overhaul of Union Station, and volunteers are invited to clean up Beaver Pond Park.

Here are five things to know about life around New Haven this week:

1. Speed And Red-Light Camera Warning Period Ends
When: Warnings run through Thursday, Oct. 15
Where: City of New Haven, City Hall, 165 Church St.
What to know: New Haven's speed and red-light cameras went live Sept. 15, and drivers were to receive warnings through Oct. 15, according to the city.
More information here.

2. Union Station Overhaul Underway
When: Exterior work underway; retail vendor applications due Jan. 29, 2027
Where: New Haven Union Station
What to know: Gov. Ned Lamont, state Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and Mayor Justin Elicker announced major interior and exterior upgrades at the station, which serves nearly 4 million passengers a year, according to the city. Exterior repairs to the station and parking garage total $9.1 million, and interior improvements are expected to cost $15.7 million, all state-funded. The state and city are also seeking retail and food vendors for the station, with applications due Jan. 29, 2027.
More information here.

3. Beaver Pond Park Cleanup
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Beaver Pond Park
What to know: A Beaver Pond Park cleanup is on the city calendar for Thursday afternoon.
More information here.

4. 'Revolutionary Haven: Myths Of America'
When: Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18
Where: Location not listed on the city calendar; City Hall, 165 Church St.
What to know: "Revolutionary Haven: Myths of America" is listed on the city calendar Friday through Sunday. The city's listing doesn't give times or a location.
More information here.

5. Autumn Tree Hike Coming To Edgewood Park
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 to 5 p.m. (next week)
Where: Edgewood Park
What to know: An autumn tree hike at Edgewood Park is on the city calendar for next Wednesday afternoon.
More information here.