As if the saga of the Haven Project needs more drama, the announcement by State Rep. Dorinda Borer, (D-115) and other members of the legislative delegation that the project is dead, was disputed by Mayor Nancy Rossi, this week. Rossi insists no … [Read more...] about Rossi disputes Haven demise
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Hall of Fame inducts nine
The West Haven Hall of Fame Committee has announced its newest inductees to be honored, Saturday, Nov. 19. After moving the ceremony to West Haven High for one year, the event will return to Cielo, West Haven Italian-American Club. The new … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame inducts nine
City halts beach vagrancy
The recent spate of hot weather increased a problem down at Savin Rock and was addressed by city officials over the last several weeks. Vagrancy and use of areas such as the Old Grove Park for homeless people has seen an uptick this summer. … [Read more...] about City halts beach vagrancy
Funding secured for shore eco project
The effort to retain and enhance the city’s shoreline ecosystem was given a financial boost over the last legislative session, and Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. leaders are heralding the funds as a further ratification of their work. The State … [Read more...] about Funding secured for shore eco project
Where were you in ‘62?
Four city rocketeers baffled adults By Joe Walsh Class of 1962 Ed. Note: The West Haven High School Class of 1962 will have its 60th class reunion 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 at App’s Restaurant, 283 Capt. Thomas Blvd. Send $40 per … [Read more...] about Where were you in ‘62?
Lack of plan irks Rossi as area wallows
On October 14 it will be eight years since the Haven Project was announced with fanfare. A high-end retail outlet mall was planned for the area at lower Elm Street, and would include walkways and a amphitheater for events, as well as ample … [Read more...] about Lack of plan irks Rossi as area wallows
WHHS student wins, two cited in essay contest
Morgan Montz, a rising senior at West Haven High School, won the first-place prize of $1,000 in the 2022 Connecticut Foundation for Open Government’s (CFOG) Forrest Palmer High School Essay Contest, while Vittoria Favia and Connor Hummel each won $50 … [Read more...] about WHHS student wins, two cited in essay contest
Building Committee chair issues interim report
Building Committee Chairman Ken Carney issued an interim report of sidewalk construction completed and/or under construction as approved by the City Council, recently. The construction plans are part of the expenditures under the American Rescue Plan … [Read more...] about Building Committee chair issues interim report
Bonding panel OKs funding for WHCH plans
Submitted Photo The State Bond Commission approved more than $930,000 in funding for capital upgrades to a pair of critical West Haven nonprofits at its July meeting in Hartford, House Bonding Committee Chair and State Rep. Dorinda Borer … [Read more...] about Bonding panel OKs funding for WHCH plans
Fest brought back Rock heyday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Festival brought back the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of “the Rock” for a weekend, giving thousands of festivalgoers a glimpse into the amusement park’s glorious past and why it … [Read more...] about Fest brought back Rock heyday