The city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $36 million, or just over 1%, for fiscal year 2019, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The net grand list is now more than $2.7 billion, said Rossi, adding that the grand list also … [Read more...] about City’s grand list sees slight hike
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have begun to become impressed with the cooperation my readers have received from out Councilmen and Councilwomen recently. Most of these city representatives have been responding promptly to your inquiries. It can … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, things in the Asylum by the Sea are a bit on the quiet side as one would expeck at this time o’ year. Even though we ain’t had much in the way of snow, we’ve had cold and rain and that leaves things indoors fer most, including the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Heritage panel picks Jackson, Blackwell
United States Army veteran Freddy Jackson has been named West Haven African-American Citizen of the Year by the West Haven Black Heritage Committee said Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins. Jackson will share the honor with the late Teresa S. … [Read more...] about Heritage panel picks Jackson, Blackwell
Buying a Democrat nomination
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The rich are different from you and me -- they can buy themselves instant presidential campaigns.Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has elbowed himself into the Democratic nomination race solely on the … [Read more...] about Buying a Democrat nomination
Editorial
Public forums necessary In the next several weeks, the City Council will schedule public forums to discuss the proposed charter revisions as laid out by the Charter Revision Commission. The commission, appointed in 2017, worked for 18 months … [Read more...] about Editorial
Historian’s Corner
The Quinnipiac Oystering Community This week we continue our discussion of New Haven Topography. When the first white settlers arrived at their “new haven” in 1637, they encountered the broad flat land that would become the original Nine … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Assessment appeals heard
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2019 grand list by appointment during March in the assessor’s office at City Hall. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals heard
City soliciting architects for planning panel
The Department of Planning and Development is seeking one or more local architects who are willing to volunteer their time to assist with the review of applications submitted within the recently established Village District in the Center. The … [Read more...] about City soliciting architects for planning panel
Allingtown’s new addition gets once-over
Allingtown rehabilitation was front and center last week as developers gave Mayor Nancy Rossi and other officials a grand tour. Acorn Group Vice President Gary S. Letendre, led Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, on a site tour of Acorn’s budding Park View … [Read more...] about Allingtown’s new addition gets once-over