By Bill Conlan Tax Preparer Ed. Note – In the coming weeks, city residents will begin the winter chore of preparing their taxes for 2022. […]
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2nd-half taxes are due
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — was […]

Rossi clarifies ‘compliance’ notices for ‘Scrap’ program
Saying the bulk of responses has been positive in a city-wide pilot program asking residents to participate, Mayor Nancy Rossi defended “compliance notices” stuck to […]

Museum awakes post-Covid
Fundraiser to aid rehab plans A local museum group amid overseeing many needed repairs and renovations to its location prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is […]

Library partners with non-profit to help needy kids
West Haven Library has partnered to partner with Traveling Toys, Inc. to launch a new toy library collection for children and teens. Traveling Toys is […]

Vietnam Veterans holiday effort aids hundreds in city
Members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. delivered and distributed more than 100 bags of frozen turkeys and fixings to needy veterans and their families […]

Bulk trash schedule listed for new year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2023 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 24-28 and Sept. 11-15. West Haven residents are reminded […]
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This week’s photos
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Museum awakes post-CovidStalled by Covid, Ward-Heitmann House Museum’s rehabilitation project is up and running, again.
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Museum awakes post-CovidThe 2020 Covid shutdown hampered renovation and rehabilitation work at the Ward-Heitmann House Museum. The Board of Directors has begun a fundraiser and re-started the work on the city’s oldest building. The forge was open during the shutdown during special events.
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Museum awakes post-CovidThe 2020 Covid shutdown hampered renovation and rehabilitation work at the Ward-Heitmann House Museum. The Board of Directors has begun a fundraiser and re-started the work on the city’s oldest building. Drainage problems were compromising part of the building. The foundation has been rebuilt, with drainage work continuing with completion set for the spring.
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Rossi clarifies ‘compliance’ notices for ‘Scrap’ programThis notice caused 900 calls to City Hall.
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Life saving lessonThe International Save A Life Tour visited West Haven High School in December to inform students on the dangers of driving impaired and distracted. The program included hands-on Distracted Driving Virtual Reality Driving Simulators.
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New apprenticesLast week, the 2022/2023 WHHS Career Center Eli Whitney Scholarship recipients registered for their first course at the Eli Whitney Adult Apprenticeship Program. Three students received a check for their tuition to begin the coursework in either the electrical, plumbing, or heating and cooling trades. Students will take courses this spring in the evening at Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden. The three students are (from left): Richard Meza, Nicholas Gerbase and Ty Murphy.
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Alumni homecoming helpWHHS hosted its Alumni Homecoming on Dec. 13, in the Career Center. High School counselors helped alumni reach their career goals by helping with job opportunities, financial aid, resume writing, and apprenticeship programs.
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Editorial Cartoon
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'Pancakes and PJs'Before the holiday break, Seth Haley’s PTA hosted “Pancakes in Pajamas,” which included story time, pancakes, wearing pajamas, and more!
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Winter Wonderland NightForest Elementary School hosted a Winter Wonderland night in December for students and families. Even Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance. Schools ended the calendar year with many holiday events with focus on the students and their families
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January 'Recognition'St. Lawrence School recently honored students selected for Student Recognition in the month of January. Shown are: Vivian Andrade. (1st), Sophia Hernandez (2nd), Isabella King (3rd), Lesmari Brown (4th), Camdyn Edwards (5th), Nicholas Mantilia (6th), Naveah Vaughn (7th), and Desiree Jackson (8th). James Rullan, sixth grade teacher, hosted January’s celebration breakfast, attended by family members. During the breakfast, he summarized the accomplishments the teacher and classmates shared about their student and presented the recipient with their certificate and St. Lawrence pin.
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Historian's CornerThe New Haven County Home as it appeared in 1946. It was to become the permanent home of New Haven College. Over the years the one-building institution would grow to what we know today as the University of New Haven.
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Hidden GemsThe food and atmosphere at two of the city’s newest bistros have people coming back in the short time both have been open. Moby Dick’s on Campbell Avenue, and the Oak Beach Bar and Grill on Captain Thomas Boulevard are welcome additions to the city’s many fine restaurants.
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Hidden GemsThe food and atmosphere at two of the city’s newest bistros have people coming back in the short time both have been open. Moby Dick’s on Campbell Avenue, and the Oak Beach Bar and Grill on Captain Thomas Boulevard are welcome additions to the city’s many fine restaurants.
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WHHS Sports RoundupCici Harp defends for the Blue Devils in their 72-49 win over the Academics.
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WHHS Sports RoundupElla Morgan battles for position under the hoop versus Hillhouse.
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WHHS Sports RoundupJayden Spreyer celebrates his game-tying goal as time expired versus ND-Fairfield.
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WHHS Sports RoundupAdam El Kharraz goes through two, Cross defenders for the basket. The Governors won this one despite the effort.
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WHHS Sports RoundupThomas Porto clears the front of goalie #35 Javed Ullah against Notre Dame of Fairfield. The Westies lost this one in a nail-biter, but got in the win column with a 3-2 win over East Haven