Small Town Feel. Big Town Amenities.

The New Haven community is known for its small-town atmosphere. Founded in 1856 and with a population of 2,000, New Haven is small enough to be a place where people still wave to each other on the street, yet big enough to provide a wide range of services and opportunities.

City Government

The City of New Haven is organized under a City Administrator type of government and is run by the city's five elected officials, the Mayor and four aldermen. They work with the Public works, Planning & Zoning, Parks & Recreation as well as the Municipal Court. 

Education

New Haven has long been identified with the Shamrocks. The New Haven School District is noted for their tradition of excellence, rooted in strong community support. The area is home to both the New Haven School District and the Franklin County R-II School District. In 2015, the New Haven High School was honored by the US Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. 

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Recreation

New Haven Parks & Recreation has a park system that includes the 40-acre New Haven City Park, 3.15 acre Bail Park as well as several smaller parks including the Colter Riverfront Park and Thurman Park. The city also has several ball fields, tennis courts and a municipal pool.  The city also maintains open space, playgrounds and nearby river access.

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Services

New Haven is home to two regional radio stations
 KLPW, KSLQ), three banks, a local newspaper (New Haven Independent News), nineteen churches, with nine inside city limits, and numerous active community organizations. These include the New Haven's Lions Club, American Legion, School Boosters and the Riverfront Cultural Society. New Haven is also home to Avant Gardens CSA. 
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Public Safety

The City of New Haven operates a full-time police department and Ambulance District. Fire protection is provided by the New Haven/Berger Protection District. The Franklin County Sheriff's Department also services the area.
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Economic

The City  of New Haven has a strong industrial base, growing commercial opportunities, and a ever-growing downtown. Community leaders in the 1950’s pioneered what would become the first use of industrial development bonds in the State of Missouri. Subsequent developments built on that foundation and helped establish New Haven as a vibrant and prosperous place to do business. With almost 2,300 employees working in 200 businesses, economic vitality is one of the keys to the success of our city.

Tourism

New Haven offers several tourism opportunities. The Visitors Center is located in Downtown which is also home to The Colter Memorial, History Museum, the Levee Walk overlooking the Missouri River, the Colter Memorial Pavilion and attractions such as Pinckney Bend Distillery & Astral Glass. New Haven is in the heart of Missouri Wine Country and has numerous wineries, shops and bed & breakfast accommodations.
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