Rossi unveils $173.4m plan
Mayor Nancy N. Rossi’s just-released $173.4 million budget package for Fiscal Year 2024 will come under public scrutiny April 3 ( see FY-2024 budget online). That is the night the City Council has set the annual public hearing on the budget. The … [Read more...] about Rossi unveils $173.4m plan
Woody gets his day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presented retired West Shore fire Capt. Richard “Woody” Beirne with a navy blue jacket embroidered with his new distinction, “Irishman of the Year 2023,” as part of … [Read more...] about Woody gets his day
At A Glance
DOT to replace signal controllers The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in the city, along with installing communication equipment at … [Read more...] about At A Glance
Grant to fund new WHFD personnel
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and West Haven Fire Department Chief James P. O’Brien on March 7 announced a $2.67 million federal grant to hire eight firefighters in the … [Read more...] about Grant to fund new WHFD personnel
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, hon, spring will have sprung, and we’re headed toward warmer weather – excep’ in this burg it’ll stay cold and damp for the next few weeks, at least. Yup, “cooler by the shore” will be the phrase of the day for most … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: What does the Public Works Department have against patching potholes? We still have potholes from last winter that have never been repaved yet on Fairfax Street and Ardale Street, Its pathetic. West Haven is the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dickensian border policy
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist "I became, at ten years old, a little labouring hind in the service of Murdstone and Grinby." Thus relates David Copperfield in the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Of course, … [Read more...] about Dickensian border policy
Editorial
Get involved in budget Last week, Mayor Nancy N. Rossi unveiled her $173.4 million budget package for Fiscal Year 2024, beginning July 1, before a special session of the City Council. The annual March proposal begins a six-week process that … [Read more...] about Editorial
Around Town
Review celebrates 40th The 40th anniversary of the Golden Oldies Review (50's 60's 70's DooWop) is wcheduled for April 29 at the Cielo Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, from 7;30-Midnight. Music by DJ Charles Rosenay!! of Liverpool … [Read more...] about Around Town