A confluence of funding that has not kept up with costs, cost increases with unfunded mandates, and volatility in external costs are the circumstances that helped create an $8 million deficit in the school system’s FY2026 budget, says Superintendent … [Read more...] about BOE deficit a confluence of several events
Resident seeks clean up of squalor
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Horrific is one way to describe the conditions that tenants face at 182 Elm St., says one apartment dweller, and he is taking steps to have longstanding problems addressed, including legal redress if necessary. … [Read more...] about Resident seeks clean up of squalor
City moved school funds into revenue
It is a matter of $31 million, and one school official wants it back, or at least what he can recover, back. The recent revelations of an $8 million deficit in the Board of Education’s spending as found by auditors this year, Superintendent of … [Read more...] about City moved school funds into revenue
Dear Felicia
In jest a few days winter will officially be over and spring will be here. Whilst things are getting a bit warmer, yew know how March is in these parts. Warm and sunny one day, and the cold, rainy and gray the next. Things really don’t warm up around … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! March marks one full year of the library having this column in the West Haven Voice! We are so thankful for the opportunity to have this article as a way to connect with our community and spread the word about all … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Kristi Noem deserved her fate
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Kristi Noem rides off into the sunset At times, you could be forgiven for having thought that Kristi Noem wanted to be a uniformed DHS officer rather than the secretary of the department. Now, the … [Read more...] about Kristi Noem deserved her fate
Editorial
Spring is coming, clean up! With the coming of spring next week, the annual ritual of “spring cleaning” is still practiced in many homes in West Haven and elsewhere. This could include indoor and outdoor tasks to cull out things that may have … [Read more...] about Editorial
Susman gift advances UNH business school
David Sussman, chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, a second-generation Connecticut-based insurance business, is making a significant gift to support the development of a pioneering space in the … [Read more...] about Susman gift advances UNH business school
Teacher advocates for state funding
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Across Connecticut, conversations about school funding continue as educators, policymakers, and communities examine how the state’s Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula supports public schools. The formula … [Read more...] about Teacher advocates for state funding
Sandy Point cleanup March 28
The Sandy Point Association is sponsoring its annual cleanup of the bird sanctuary and surrounding area on Saturday, March 28 (rain date, March 29) from 11. a.m. until mid-afternoon. Trash bags, trash pickers, gloves, snacks and bottled water will … [Read more...] about Sandy Point cleanup March 28