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Bond rating steady, outlook takes uptick

September 15, 2021

S&P Global Ratings on Sept. 7 affirmed West Haven’s credit rating at BBB while upgrading its outlook on the city’s general obligation debt to “positive” from “stable,” […]

Fire Depts. awarded FEMA grants

September 15, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded West Haven’s three fire departments four grants totaling $1.23 million […]

Rossi wins party nod

September 15, 2021

Mayor Nancy Rossi overcame a challenge for her own party’s nomination, Tuesday, beating challenge candidate John Lewis. In a relatively light turnout, Rossi topped Lewis […]

Trekking to ground zero

September 8, 2021

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi welcomes Paul “Paulie” Veneto, of Braintree, Mass., and his airline beverage cart to West Havenat the base of the Kimberly Avenue […]

City to observe 20th anniversary of 9/11

September 8, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a […]

Reminder: Bulk trash collection next week

September 8, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2021 is Sept. 13-17. West Haven residents are reminded to […]

Postponed concert at Grove tonight

September 8, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Doobie Brothers tribute concert performed by What a Fool Believes is now slated for 7 p.m. […]

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City commemorates 9/11 dead

The sun rises over Savin Rock on Saturday as hundreds of American flags blow in the wind near the boardwalk on Long Island Sound. The flags represent the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 257 active and retired FDNY members who have died of 9/11-related illnesses, including cancer.
City commemorates 9/11 dead

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi delivers remarks at West Haven’s commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the evening of 9/11 during a flag-raising ceremony at the Bradley Point Park flagpole. Looking on is Rossi’s executive assistant, Louis P. Esposito Jr., the master of ceremonies.
City commemorates 9/11 dead

Police Chief Joseph S. Perno gives remarks at the city’s 9/11 ceremony as Esposito bows his head.
Happy to be back

High school sports returned last week with football taking center stage after a year’s absence. Deven Robinson celebrates his TD with Chauncy Evans in the Blue Devils opening night 52-16 victory over Bassick. A full slate of games was played with West Haven teams taking the court, pool and field
In Ms. Senior World pageant

Ms. Senior World Delegate 2021 Noreen M. Adams is congratulated by state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, left, and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi on the steps of City Hall on Friday. Adams, of West Haven, will represent Connecticut in the Ms. Senior World pageant from Nov. 6-10 in Biloxi, MS. She will compete in the 70s age category
FDs get $1.23m for new equipment

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Chief Michael R. Terenzio discusses the lifesaving benefits of the SCBA air packs. Terenzio’s department hosted the application for the $373,636 regional grant for 57 self-contained breathing apparatus and three rapid intervention air packs for all three departments.
Editorial cartoon
Historian Corner

Bilco doors is still considered the gold standard of metal hatchway doors. The company maintained its headquarters in West Haven until the Haven Project forced it to find a new home.
Hidden Gems

The West Haven Academy of Karate has been on the Post Road since moving to West Haven Proprietor Charles Ferraro is considered one of the top instructors in the region.
Westies open season

Diego Soto #13 heads the ball in the Westies 0-0 tie against Notre Dame.
Westies open season

Brian Rivadera batt les for position in the Notre Dame game, Saturday. The teams batt led it out to a 0-0 draw
Westies open season

Kaelyn Falanga competes in the butt erfl y against Foran.
Seahawks take a split with Stratford

8U Seahawk running back Andrew Cuzio (11) runs for a touchdown during Saturday’s game against the Stratford Renegades at Veterans Field.