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
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Cavallaro gives schools update
'Distance Learning' is getting it done No one will dispute the fact this has been a most unique school year. Beginning with the West Nile Virus mosquito infestation in the late summer and fall, the year has been interrupted by the Wuhan Virus … [Read more...] about Cavallaro gives schools update
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
Water Street closes Monday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city is permanently closing and abandoning Water Street on April 27 in preparation for the demolition phase of The Haven luxury outlet center. Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said the project … [Read more...] about Water Street closes Monday
Budget review, regular order occupy council
With the budget deadline only two weeks away, the City Council has had a unique review of the document in the era of Wuhan Virus restrictions. According to City Council Chairman Ron Quagliani (D-at-large), despite the fact the panel has had to work … [Read more...] about Budget review, regular order occupy council
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
School chief waits — and plans
It has been nearly a month since schools were ordered closed by Gov. Ned Lamont in response to the Wuhan Virus outbreak. Originally scheduled until March 30, the chief executive extended the closure until April 20. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. … [Read more...] about School chief waits — and plans
DPW head thanks US Foods
Public Works Commissioner Tom J. McCarthy has issued a statement thanking US Foods for helping Vertical Church, 225 Meloy Road, to feed those in need. “I would like to extend an enormous thank-you to US Foods and company representative Josh … [Read more...] about DPW head thanks US Foods
Business during COVID-19 Crisis
Local Printer Gears Up to Make N95 Masks. Gets Waiver from State on Shut-Down Order Ignores Competitors Skirting the Law GHP Media is one of the largest commercial printers in Connecticut and employers in West Haven. The company … [Read more...] about Business during COVID-19 Crisis