Applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program will be available from through-May 2 in the main entrance of West Haven High School and the main office of Bailey Middle School. Applications are available on the city website for students who … [Read more...] about Summer work applications accepted
Grant funds wastewater site seawall
The city has been awarded a $10.39 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to harden the wastewater treatment plant on Beach Street against storms, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. The grant — the largest federal grant in … [Read more...] about Grant funds wastewater site seawall
Alum’s donation fuels UNH plans
A substantial donation from alumnus and successful business executive Dennis Martin (Class of 1981) will support the development of an 80,000-square-foot facility that will advance the University's commitment to innovation and maximizing graduates' … [Read more...] about Alum’s donation fuels UNH plans
Bulk trash collection set for April 21-25
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The next bulk trash pickup week is April 21-25. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours … [Read more...] about Bulk trash collection set for April 21-25
Dear Felicia
Effen there is one thing that has marked our transition from March to April it’s been the weather in these parts, sweetie pie. As I scribe these notes to yew, it has rained all but one day, and has been windy and cold. Any thought o’ shutting down … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Marchers sought for parade
The city and the West Haven Veterans Council are seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 26. Participants … [Read more...] about Marchers sought for parade
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks, your go-to column for all things West Haven Library. This week, we would like to shine some well-deserved light on our wonderful volunteer organization, The Friends of West Haven Library. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Clearing sea lanes right call
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Is it worth it to the United States to enforce freedom of navigation on the seas? That question was a subplot in the instantly famous leaked Signal chat over an operation to hit Houthi targets in … [Read more...] about Clearing sea lanes right call
Editorial
Mileage tax hurts workers West Haven residents should cast a wary eye toward Hartford in the next few weeks as a mileage tax is once again being looked at by the General Assembly as well as delivery taxes on Amazon. The reason: creation of new … [Read more...] about Editorial
Schools highlight student health issues
By Robert Forlano Special to the Voice West Haven Public Schools proudly joined the 23rd Annual National Healthy Schools Day, April 8. This nationwide initiative aimed to highlight the significance of clean air and safe environments in … [Read more...] about Schools highlight student health issues