Pact will give city leverage In her assessment of the goals her administration has set forth for the 2022 calendar year, Mayor Nancy Rossi pointed to a particularly unique goal within her list: The Haven. Since it was announced in 2014, The Haven … [Read more...] about Editorial
Assessment appeals heard in March
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2021 grand list by appointment during March. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2020 supplemental motor … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals heard in March
Gripevine
Like many of you, this is the time of year when most of us look over our files to either update or eliminate them. Within Gripe Vine files, I have found a number of complaints that appeared dangerous to the public such as roadways with malfunctioning … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As I write this week’s missive, sweets, the city and region are hunkered down for the aftermath of another snowstorm. Yup, January being January, we’ve had a lotta cold, and some mild days, but we have had two big storms as well. A few weeks back it … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City, developer discussing inter-local deal
More than seven years after it was announced as the most recent iteration of a plan that goes back 25 years, The Haven project seems in the eyes of many to be something that might take years to complete. The Simon Properties corporation, a concern … [Read more...] about City, developer discussing inter-local deal
Low salaries, benefits hamper recruiting as PD pact discussed
With the city’s contract with members of the West Haven Police Department scheduled to lapse on June 30, negotiations for a new pact have been underway between the administration of Mayor Nancy Rossi and the West Haven Police Union Local 895. A … [Read more...] about Low salaries, benefits hamper recruiting as PD pact discussed
WHPD must be financially competitive
Ed. Note: At a crecent City Council session, Police Commissioner John Carrano alerted the legislators of increasing retention problems at the WHPD. The following is printed in its entirety to help the public understand the problem. My name in … [Read more...] about WHPD must be financially competitive
The week in photos – January 20, 2021
Lady Westies come back strong
After more than a two-week layoff, the West Haven girls basketball team was eager to get on the court. The Westies wasted no time continuing their winning way. Behind a solid defensive effort and a balanced scoring attack, West Haven improved … [Read more...] about Lady Westies come back strong
UNH-Gateway hammer out affiliation plan
The University of New Haven and Gateway Community College (GCC) have announced a new comprehensive affiliation that, among other benefits, will provide a smooth transition for Gateway graduates to join the University of New Haven community. … [Read more...] about UNH-Gateway hammer out affiliation plan