By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions on restaurants to allow outdoor dining, the city is encouraging West Haven restaurant owners to immediately start using outdoor dining to support their … [Read more...] about Restaurants get OK for outdoor dining
COVID-19 in West Haven
Boardwalk to re-open tomorrow
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city reopened beaches, the shoreline boardwalk and beach parking lots Friday, but with restrictions, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city Health … [Read more...] about Boardwalk to re-open tomorrow
Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans
Gov. Ned Lamont’s directive two weeks ago closing schools through the end of the year has prompted education officials to hone and nuance their “distance learning” programs as well as make plans for what follows. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. … [Read more...] about Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans
Rossi gives update on city response
By Nancy Rossi Mayor of West Haven Across the country, communities large and small face unique challenges in combating the COVID-19 pandemic; West Haven is no different. We are a densely populated small city with nearly 55,000 people … [Read more...] about Rossi gives update on city response
CDA grants help families cope with virus
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Community Development Administration has received $442,726 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for preventing, … [Read more...] about CDA grants help families cope with virus
Parade falls to illness
By Michael P Walsh Special to the Voice Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the city and the West Haven Veterans Council have canceled the Memorial Day parade and postponed the Veterans Walk of Honor … [Read more...] about Parade falls to illness
Yale grant to help city students
It was a team effort. And the winners are city students. Yale University is making a $50,000 donation toward the purchase of Google Chromebooks for students in need within the West Haven Public School District. The district has temporarily … [Read more...] about Yale grant to help city students
Fireworks fizzle; funding flounders
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on the community, the Savin Rock Fireworks Committee has determined that it is appropriate to cancel the 2020 Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular, … [Read more...] about Fireworks fizzle; funding flounders
City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
The coronavirus outbreak has stymied millions of people nationwide and around the world from living their normal lives. In West Haven, city officials are trying to carry on day-to-day operations, while keeping public offices closed to residents. … [Read more...] about City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
Rossi thanks company making medical gowns
During a tour of Thermaxx Jackets in Allingtown on April 1, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi thanks the company, which normally makes insulation for construction projects, for making disposable medical gowns for workers on the front lines of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Rossi thanks company making medical gowns