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By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice  The Rev. Melina Dezhbod was ordained to the Order of Priests by The Rt. Rev. Laura Aherns, Bishop Suffragan of Connecticut on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Episcopal Church of … [Read more...] about Iranian refugee ordained at Holy Spirit

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In a time still dominated by the coronavirus, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi lifted spirits — again — by delivering valentines to 30 married couples of 50 years and more during the city’s 32nd annual … [Read more...] about McCarthys celebrate 67 years together

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker joined members of the Connecticut Association for Human Services at the West Haven Community House on Feb. 2 to promote a free … [Read more...] about Officials tout tax benefits for city families

Since making the difficulties in the local police department a call to action, the chairman of the agency’s ruling body is encouraged by the reaction he’s seen thus far. Police Commission Chairman Ray Collins said this week the result of statements … [Read more...] about Commission PD concerns gain traction

It will be the last – and possibly best – time for city residents to give their input on how the city could best utilize federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. The federal program, passed by Congress to aid cities and towns that suffered during the … [Read more...] about Special confab set for Feb. 23; HS tour added

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has established a committee to oversee the city’s allocation of funding from the U.S. Treasury Department’s American Rescue Plan Act. On Jan. 25, Rossi presided over an … [Read more...] about Rossi announces panel to oversee funds

By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice It has been ten years since the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) department at West Haven High School was created, and the program continues to flourish. Since … [Read more...] about STEM Program hits major milestone

When West Haven High School students returned to school this fall, a newly redesigned Career Center awaited them. The improved Career Center was introduced during an open house for staff, students, and community members. “We are very excited … [Read more...] about HS Career Center has open house

More than seven years after it was announced as the most recent iteration of a plan that goes back 25 years, The Haven project seems in the eyes of many to be something that might take years to complete. The Simon Properties corporation, a concern … [Read more...] about City, developer discussing inter-local deal

With the city’s contract with members of the West Haven Police Department scheduled to lapse on June 30, negotiations for a new pact have been underway between the administration of Mayor Nancy Rossi and the West Haven Police Union Local 895. A … [Read more...] about Low salaries, benefits hamper recruiting as PD pact discussed