Public has only one shot to speak on budget plan The annual rites of spring began for city politicians last Thursday with the release of Mayor Nancy N. Rossi’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, beginning July 1. The proposal clocks in at … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Gripe Vine has been made aware of many motor vehicle complaints on Benham Hill Road and Hubbard Road. To illustrate complaints: “The WHPD has set up stop signs in the road and included increased motor vehicle stops … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are, Felicia, and you can tell it’s the end o’ March. The trees are startin’ to show jest a bit o’ life with a hint of what’s to come in the form o’ leaves, there is a hint of warmth in the air – though not enuff to start opening the windows, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
John Lewis to seek Democratic mayoral nod
Ending weeks of rumors and speculation a former city councilman, and mayoral executive secretary has decided to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor in the 2021 municipal elections. John Lewis announced his plans to seek the nod in a … [Read more...] about John Lewis to seek Democratic mayoral nod
Rossi proposes $165.54M budget package for FY’22
The public will get its one and only chance to comment on Mayor Nancy N. Rossi’s proposed budget in a streamed public hearing slated for March 29 at 6 p.m. The City Council announced the hearing following last week’s special session in which the … [Read more...] about Rossi proposes $165.54M budget package for FY’22
The week in photos – March 18, 2021
Youth Hockey squads continue season play
The West Haven Mite B travel hockey team took on two tough opponents this past weekend. On Saturday, the Westies hosted an aggressive Riverhawks team. Evan Harrison came up with several big stops between the pipes, while Ryan Schempp and … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey squads continue season play
Duncanson hits hoop milestone
The West Haven boys hockey team won its second consecutive contest with a 6-4 victory over Notre Dame-Fairfield in Shelton Monday afternoon. A week after getting thumped by the Lancers, the Westies received a goal and two assists from Ben … [Read more...] about Duncanson hits hoop milestone
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part II See: Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 To tell the story of West Haven, we first have to start with the story of New Haven, the first planned city in the New … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Borer named chairman of bond panel
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter, (D-Hartford) announced the appointment of Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) as the House Chairman of the General Bonding Subcommittee of Finance, Revenue and Bonding. Speaker Ritter considers this role to be … [Read more...] about Borer named chairman of bond panel