Last week, the City Council approved a five-year plan for putting West Haven on a path to balancing its books. If anyone thought the plan would be easy, they were wrong. The plan calls for tax increases in both the city’s mill rate, the Fire Dept. of … [Read more...] about Officials weigh-in on 5-year plan
The week in photos – November 1, 2018
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: OK, I am getting a little weary of the lack of communication between West Haven Connecticut taxpayers and the local government under the leadership of Mayor Nancy Rossi. This column is designed to help those who are … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Soccer travel teams fight off wet weather
Even though the rain washed out any chance of playing any games on Saturday, some West Haven Youth Soccer League teams saw action Sunday afternoon. The U-10 girls travel team won their last game of the season on Sunday, away, in Southington, 5-3. … [Read more...] about Soccer travel teams fight off wet weather
2018 Hall of Fame class announced
The West Haven Hall of Fame Committee has announced its newest inductees to be honored, Saturday, Dec. 15 at Cielo, West Haven Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane. With six members and an entire hockey line added to the prestigious club, there are … [Read more...] about 2018 Hall of Fame class announced
Westies survive Lions, weather
The girls soccer team hosted the Foran Lions on Senior Night at Ken Strong Stadium on Tuesday night. After saluting their seven seniors, the Blue Devils got an early jump on the Lions when Keegan Riccio led Kelsey Gilmore with a perfect pass and then … [Read more...] about Westies survive Lions, weather
Energy assistance offered in West Haven
The city will begin accepting applications Oct. 15 for the federally financed Connecticut Energy Assistance Program in the Department of Human Resources on the second floor of City Hall, 355 Main St. Appointments for all heating sources can be … [Read more...] about Energy assistance offered in West Haven
Squirts split 2
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split a pair of games this weekend and now stands at 9-6-1 overall on the season. The Blue Devils knocked off Watertown A, 7-2, before losing to Greater New Haven A1, 5-3. On Saturday morning at Edward L. … [Read more...] about Squirts split 2
Westie Blue In Touch
Even Mother Nature could not stop the West Haven girls soccer team on Senior Night. Despite a weather delay of one hour and 17 minutes, the Westies were able to conclude the regular season with a 1-0 victory over Foran in a Southern Connecticut … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Seahawks sending three squads into conference playoff
The West Haven Seahawks began the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner Conference playoffs this past weekend and will send three teams to the Championship games to be held at West Haven’s Veterans Memorial Park this weekend. The Mighty Mite Team … [Read more...] about Seahawks sending three squads into conference playoff