O’Brien news conference discusses PURA decision
Mayor Edward M. O’Brien will hold a news conference to discuss the recent decision by the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to give cities and towns more control over where cell towers are placed. This is a landmark decision in a case that was sparked by a motivated group of West Haven residents who spoke up about an issue in their community.
The news conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Morris Street in West Haven.
In addition to O’Brien, attendees will include state Sen. Gayle Slossberg, D-14, Councilman Sean P. Ronan, D-9, and attorney Burt Cohen, who acted as counsel for the case, as well as Donna Hamzy and Joe DeLong of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and neighborhood residents who brought the issue to the city and state’s attention.
Please forward all questions regarding the news event to the mayor’s office at (203) 937-3510.
Vinnie Carr plays concert Friday on Green
The West Haven Summer Concert Series continues on the Green at 7 p.m. Friday with oldies music performed by the Vinnie Carr Band.
The two-hour concert is free; the rain date is Monday at 7 p.m.
For rescheduling information, go to the Department of Parks and Recreation website, www.whparkrec.com, or call 203-937-3677 after 4 p.m. the day of the concert.
2017 records to be destroyed
Notre Dame High School of West Haven will destroy records for students who graduated or transferred in the year 2007. Please note that we are NOT destroying transcripts! Those will be kept on file! Any student that wants a copy of his records for that year must request a copy in writing to the Office Coordinator at Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516.
The request must include the student’s full name, address while in attendance, present address, birth date, and grade level completed. All requests must be in writing; no telephone requests will be accepted.
Records will be destroyed after August 18.
WHEAT open third Saturday
The West Haven Emergency AssistanceTaskforce Food Pantry (674 Washington Avenue) is now open the third Saturday of each month from 9-noon. This month that date is Saturday, Feb. 18. Volunteers also accept donations during this time.
To get food requests must be from West Haven residents. They must bring a valid photo ID, two pieces of current mail, and proof of household income. Call (203) 931-9877 or email wheatcharity@sbcglobal.net with questions.