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O’Brien, Collins submit petitions

Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayoral candidates Ed O’Brien and Debbie Collins have each turned in their petitions to primary for the Democratic nomination for the […]

Last lodges complaint on Collins

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In a move Debbie Collins is calling a political stunt, incumbent City Treasurer Mike Last has contacted the Secretary of […]

UNH gets good ‘Review’ for 2019

For the fourth consecutive year, the University of New Haven is featured in The Princeton Review’s annual guidebook of the country’s best colleges and universities […]

Bridges’ clients beautify city

Bridges Healthcare includes as part of its mission the goal of improving the lives of children, families and adults with mental health disorders and substance […]

HS administration moves into new digs

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven High School Principal Dana Parades and other high school admin began their move into the newly built high […]

Charter revision is ready for vote

By Ed Granfield and John Carrano The time has come for the City of West Haven to take a long hard look at itself and […]

Council mulls delay on charter vote

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The City Council tried to navigate its way through the changes suggested by the Charter Revision Commission in meetings last […]

Moody’s upgrades outlook

Mayor Nancy Rossi announced that Moody’s Investment Service affirmed the City’s credit rating at Baa3 but upgraded the outlook from negative to stable in a […]

Residents get review of charter proposals

Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Residents took to the Harriet North Room Monday night to air their support and concerns regarding different parts of the Charter […]

Rossi wants to finish what she started

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi said the reason she decided to run again is because the work she has started is not […]

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FAMILY FUN NIGHTS ON THE WEST HAVEN GREEN: Join us at 7 tonight for the free West Haven Summer Concert Series, featuring R&B and rock ’n’ hits performed by The Nu Groove. Then, on Friday night, bring the whole family down to the “Goon Docks” for the free Big Screen on the Green movie series, featuring the 1985 adventure comedy classic, “The Goonies.” See you on the Green! ... See MoreSee Less

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Voice profile featuring Jennifer Murillo

“I don’t know any other person that would be as positive and strong-willed about this entire experience.”
Getting in step!

Members of the West Haven High School Marching Blue Devils Band are getting ready for the upcoming season as the musicians, flag team and others were put through their paces at Ken Strong Stadium. The band will play at all Westie home football games and some visiting contests, and have to have their steps down for their halftime performances.
Getting in step!

Members of the West Haven High School Marching Blue Devils Band are getting ready for the upcoming season as the musicians, flag team and others were put through their paces at Ken Strong Stadium. The band will play at all Westie home football games and some visiting contests, and have to have their steps down for their halftime performances.
Bridges’ clients beautify city

From left, Shirley Leto, recovery coordinator for Bridges’ Young Adult Services program; Bridges client Selena Gural; West Haven Beautification Committee co-Chair David Killeen; and Bridges clients Andrea Zello and Shania Ploughman add flowers to a City Hall planting area near Campbell Avenue.
Bridges’ clients beautify city

From left, Bridges clients Alex Flynn, Rebecca Pinkleton and Kurt Zehnder strike a pose next to one of their new planters on Main Street.
Bridges’ clients beautify city

Cients Shania Ploughman, left, and Raidah Arshad plant a section on the Green.
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JR's Place opens

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cuts the ceremonial ribbon Aug. 8 with JR’s Place owner Russell Rivera, center, to celebrate the restaurant’s grand opening at 555 Campbell Ave., formerly The Spot Bar and Grill. Also marking the event are, from left, Rivera’s girlfriend, Tierra Pollock; JR’s Place bartender Brenda Fronte; Rossi’s executive assistant, Lou Esposito; and JR’s Place chef Alberto Baez. Open seven days a week, the new downtown “bar, patio and grill” serves lunch and dinner and specializes in burgers, salads, bone-in and boneless wings, and hot and cold sandwiches.
Historian's Corner

Old Newgate Prison as it was seen in 1907 has become a tourist attraction over the years, with many groups visiting the site.
UNH gets good ‘Review’ for 2019

Ali Senejani, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology and environmental science, works with one of his students. In the University of New Haven’s profile in The Princeton Review’s latest guidebook of the best colleges and universities in the country, students praised the commitment of professors such as Dr. Senejani and his colleagues.
Bronx Zoo trip

Students and staff from West Haven Community House’s summer program enjoyed a trip to the Bronx Zoo recently signifying the end of the activities. The seven-week program afforded 54 children the opportunity to explore a rich variety of nature, cultural, historic, engineering, technological and scientific venues. Four days a week the children board a bus for an educational fun packed day to museums, nature centers, local beaches and lakes.