As if the saga of the Haven Project needs more drama, the announcement by State Rep. Dorinda Borer, (D-115) and other members of the legislative delegation that the project is dead, was disputed by Mayor Nancy Rossi, this week. Rossi insists no … [Read more...] about Rossi disputes Haven demise
The week in photos – August 18, 2022
Hall of Fame inducts nine
The West Haven Hall of Fame Committee has announced its newest inductees to be honored, Saturday, Nov. 19. After moving the ceremony to West Haven High for one year, the event will return to Cielo, West Haven Italian-American Club. The new … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame inducts nine
Hidden Gems
Little restaurant, big flavor. The Taqueria y Micheladas Don Efren on the Boston Post Road in Allingtown (in the West Haven Post) is a little enclave tucked between the Hong Kong Market and the Family Dollar - if not for the burgeoning hanging … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Shops at Yale plan chalk-art contest
The Shops at Yale invites all professional and amateur artists to participate in the 5th annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 12-4pm (rain date Sunday, Oct. 23). This event is a contest open to the public, where … [Read more...] about Shops at Yale plan chalk-art contest
Letters
Aug. 7 cleanup On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 7, I was joined by city resident Tom Flynn, his daughter Shannon Flynn, her friend and State Senate candidates Kim-Marie Mullins and John Carlson for a downtown West Haven … [Read more...] about Letters
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist H.H. Richards Lumber Company For many years, Water Street was a place where shipwrights, merchants, warehousemen and factory workers labored, and of course it was closely tied to the sea. By … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
City halts beach vagrancy
The recent spate of hot weather increased a problem down at Savin Rock and was addressed by city officials over the last several weeks. Vagrancy and use of areas such as the Old Grove Park for homeless people has seen an uptick this summer. … [Read more...] about City halts beach vagrancy
Funding secured for shore eco project
The effort to retain and enhance the city’s shoreline ecosystem was given a financial boost over the last legislative session, and Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. leaders are heralding the funds as a further ratification of their work. The State … [Read more...] about Funding secured for shore eco project
School system issues reminders for parents as opening set Aug. 29
The West Haven School system will open the 2022-23 term on Aug. 29. Parents should check with the different schools to determine when doors open. The bus schedule may be found on pages 7-10. The school system reminds parents: Student … [Read more...] about School system issues reminders for parents as opening set Aug. 29