Retired Lt. William Heffernan was sworn in as the official Historian of the West Haven Fire Department on Jan. 26. Bruce Sweeney, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, administered the oath of office as friends and family looked on. … [Read more...] about Heffernan 2nd FD historian
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Recycling rules topic of confab
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A standing room-only crowd of more than 100 residents participated in a free recycling workshop at City Hall on Jan. 19 to learn “what goes in the blue bin and what doesn’t.” Mayor … [Read more...] about Recycling rules topic of confab
Allingtown FD awarded grant for radios
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Jan. 27 awarded the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown a $927,333 grant for new radios, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Chief Michael R. Terenzio … [Read more...] about Allingtown FD awarded grant for radios
WH senior pair get ‘connected’ by Questbridge
West Haven High School seniors Aayah Osman and Renad Osman have been selected Match Scholarship Recipients through the QuestBridge Scholars Network. Aayah has been accepted and granted a four-year full scholarship to Wellesley College, while Renad … [Read more...] about WH senior pair get ‘connected’ by Questbridge
2 city schools win state awards
Washington Elementary School and Savin Rock Community School have been named Schools of Distinction for the 2021-22 school year. Connecticut schools are named Schools of Distinction when their performance and/or growth, as measured by … [Read more...] about 2 city schools win state awards
St. Lawrence marks Catholic Schools Week
Last week, the students in St. Lawrence celebrated Catholic Schools Week, participating in a number of fun activities from Monday through Friday. “For them, it’s a chance to take a step back and have some fun, while appreciating the gift of … [Read more...] about St. Lawrence marks Catholic Schools Week
Changes in tax laws may affect your return
By Bill Conlan Tax Preparer Ed. Note – In the coming weeks, city residents will begin the winter chore of preparing their taxes for 2022. As with any other year, changes in the tax code were made that taxpayers should be aware of when doing … [Read more...] about Changes in tax laws may affect your return
2nd-half taxes are due
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — was due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, Tax … [Read more...] about 2nd-half taxes are due
Rossi clarifies ‘compliance’ notices for ‘Scrap’ program
Saying the bulk of responses has been positive in a city-wide pilot program asking residents to participate, Mayor Nancy Rossi defended “compliance notices” stuck to doors and orange “violation” notices that were found on trash bins. A … [Read more...] about Rossi clarifies ‘compliance’ notices for ‘Scrap’ program
Museum awakes post-Covid
Fundraiser to aid rehab plans A local museum group amid overseeing many needed repairs and renovations to its location prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is just now getting back up to speed and restarting its long-halted plans. The Ward-Heitmann … [Read more...] about Museum awakes post-Covid