United Illuminating will begin a capital improvement project to replace poles and raise primary electrical wires by 10 feet. The work will require the pruning or removal of trees in the public right of way, said Leo Kelly, the city’s tree … [Read more...] about UI replacing poles, wires
Letters
Ancient tree toppled by Rec office With the school year almost over, many of our children will be attending Painter Park Summer Day Camp. What will be missing this year is a piece of West Haven history. One quiet night back in September, … [Read more...] about Letters
City tax bills mailed for property, vehicles, sewers
City tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — have been mailed and are payable in two installments: July and January. Each tax bill, which is sent out once a year, has three parts: a payment coupon for July, … [Read more...] about City tax bills mailed for property, vehicles, sewers
Obituary
Charles A. Marino: former councilman, registrar Charles A. Marino Jr, age 76, of West Haven passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019 at CT Hospice. For 49 years, he was the loving husband of Mary Wolak Marino. Charles was born in Port … [Read more...] about Obituary
Savin Rock Museum open
The Savin Rock Museum, which chronicles West Haven’s 371-year history, has opened for the season. The museum, based in the lower level of the Savin Rock Conference Center at 6 Rock St., is open from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. … [Read more...] about Savin Rock Museum open
Mets club Pirates; Sox edge out Dodgers in SHJBL
Maurizio Urriola had a home run and a pair of triples with seven RBI as the Gunning Law Firm Mets defeated the Augliera Movers Pirates, 12-4. Ryan Malone had two hits including a double and scored three runs, and Michael Anderson had two hits for … [Read more...] about Mets club Pirates; Sox edge out Dodgers in SHJBL
Youth Soccer season winding down
The U-10 girls travel team met in Shelton for its last game of the season. Lexi Lucas put the Westies on the scoreboard in the first half with a shot in the corner. The second goal was scored by Michelle Mora-Cyrus, also in the first half of the … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer season winding down
Sawicki places 5th in NC national meet
Ranks 5th nationally Notre Dame High School’s Jason Sawicki of West Haven (shown with ND Head Coach Glenn Xavier) who took his high jumping talents to the New Balance National Track Meet in Greensboro, NC and is coming home with a fifth-place … [Read more...] about Sawicki places 5th in NC national meet
McCreven more than a photographer
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Russ McCreven has been a fixture in the community for decades. For some he’s been a photographer for various sporting and civic events. But for many he was their former teacher and head of the Social Studies … [Read more...] about McCreven more than a photographer
Council chair calls for seat at table
The chairman of the City Council has decried the way the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) does its work, limiting participation by the public and by elected officials in its process to get the city’s finances under control. During … [Read more...] about Council chair calls for seat at table