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 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

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

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

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

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

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

West Haven Library has partnered to partner with Traveling Toys, Inc. to launch a new toy library collection for children and teens. Traveling Toys is a Connecticut non-profit organization that was founded by Mary Didiuk and Diana Caty in 2019. They … [Read more...] about Library partners with non-profit to help needy kids

Members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. delivered and distributed more than 100 bags of frozen turkeys and fixings to needy veterans and their families at the Errera VA Clinic on Nov. 21.  Vietnam Veterans President Dave Ricci and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans holiday effort aids hundreds in city

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2023 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 24-28 and Sept. 11-15.  West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no … [Read more...] about Bulk trash schedule listed for new year