The Department of Public Works reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags and other items can become tangled in the machine that … [Read more...] about Christmas tree pick-up rules posted
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Gripevine
Happy New Year! Nineteen years ago one of my first columns appeared in the West Haven Voice. I offered assistance to residents of this city. Cracked sidewalks, apartments with various irregularities, litter on the beaches, traffic violators … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Happy New Year, honeybunch. Here we are jest days since the calendar changed from 2024 to 2025. It seems like jest yesterday, we were all worried about Y2K, and whether all the computers in captivity were gonna go belly up. A quarter of a century has … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
The week in photos – January 9, 2025
Brewing storms prompt parking rule reminders
To help crews expedite snow removal, city officials are reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per the “Severe Weather” parking ordinance under Chapter 188 of the West Haven Code, … [Read more...] about Brewing storms prompt parking rule reminders
Local band to revisit convention!
Back by popular demand! A West Haven-based band is once again traveling to the West Coast to showoff their talents to music industry leaders. The 2025 Teach Kids Music All-Star Band is traveling to California this month to perform at the … [Read more...] about Local band to revisit convention!
Opioid deaths plummet in city, region
In a nation still reeling from the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, the latest statistics from New Haven, West Haven, and East Haven offer a rare but much-needed glimmer of hope. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … [Read more...] about Opioid deaths plummet in city, region
Fiscal hawks never get a win
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It feels like 2013 again. Back then, a beleaguered Republican Speaker of the House was forced into a government shutdown by firebrands in his caucus who considered him insufficiently pure. … [Read more...] about Fiscal hawks never get a win
Editorial
Our wishes for 2025 With the turning of a new year, we at the Voice traditionally set our sights on those issues we hope are to be faced and, with challenging work, completed over the next 12 months. The year 2024 was one of profound change in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
By Dorinda Borer Mayor of West Haven Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that just last month marked the one-year anniversary of my tenure as Chief Executive Officer of this great city. It's a perfect moment to reflect on the progress … [Read more...] about Mayor reflects on progress made in one year