By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jeffrey Moreno received the city’s Hispanic American of the Year award at the sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday. During a midday ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Mayor … [Read more...] about Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
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Consorte is city’s primo Italiano
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mark Consorte was feted as West Haven’s Italian American of the Year at the Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival on the city’s historic Green on Saturday. Consorte, a longtime … [Read more...] about Consorte is city’s primo Italiano
ARPA funds used to replace City Hall windows
By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer West Haven City Hall has had its problems since it opened in 1971, and one of the biggest is the windows, which have have been a blemish on the buildings for decades. The 160 single-paned windows, some of which … [Read more...] about ARPA funds used to replace City Hall windows
Italian Heritage Fest on Green, Oct. 12
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival is sailing into West Haven, this year’s host community. The free festival will take place on the city’s historic Green from noon-4 … [Read more...] about Italian Heritage Fest on Green, Oct. 12
Police asking public’s help in repair scam
City police are investigating at least two incidents where residents were solicited to make home repairs, and the company left the job sites after the work was unfinished and the funding stopped. Police are asking the public for more information on … [Read more...] about Police asking public’s help in repair scam
City looks to recoup lost tax revenues
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city has launched a program to identify and recoup lost tax revenue from out-of-state and unregistered motor vehicles, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer said the city has contracted … [Read more...] about City looks to recoup lost tax revenues
Safety Expo 4 at Savin Rock this Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. The … [Read more...] about Safety Expo 4 at Savin Rock this Saturday
Tucker named to state’s opioid panel
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Gov. Ned Lamont has appointed Councilwoman Katherine Tucker to serve on the state’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee. Tucker, a Democrat representing West Haven’s 7th District, is a … [Read more...] about Tucker named to state’s opioid panel
Kross’ story personalizes 9/11 tragedy
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer recognized FDNY 9/11 survivor Mickey Kross and read his moving story during a candlelight vigil at the city’s 9/11 memorial Sept. 11. Kross, a retired New York City Fire Department … [Read more...] about Kross’ story personalizes 9/11 tragedy
Special Olympians make return
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice More than 150 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Fall Festival bocce competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Saturday and Sunday. The 2024 Unified Sports Fall … [Read more...] about Special Olympians make return