By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city paid tribute to the proud legacy of African Americans and the immeasurable contributions — courage, imagination and unbeatable determination — they have made to shaping the American nation … [Read more...] about Black History marked with many honors
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City to begin sidewalk rehab in spring
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Department of Public Works is continuing its sidewalk repair and replacement program this spring. City sidewalk inspector Ernie Chiarelli recently announced that 372 addresses were … [Read more...] about City to begin sidewalk rehab in spring
City’s grand list sees slight hike
The city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $36 million, or just over 1%, for fiscal year 2019, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The net grand list is now more than $2.7 billion, said Rossi, adding that the grand list also … [Read more...] about City’s grand list sees slight hike
City soliciting architects for planning panel
The Department of Planning and Development is seeking one or more local architects who are willing to volunteer their time to assist with the review of applications submitted within the recently established Village District in the Center. The … [Read more...] about City soliciting architects for planning panel
Allingtown’s new addition gets once-over
Allingtown rehabilitation was front and center last week as developers gave Mayor Nancy Rossi and other officials a grand tour. Acorn Group Vice President Gary S. Letendre, led Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, on a site tour of Acorn’s budding Park View … [Read more...] about Allingtown’s new addition gets once-over
Our Lady of Victory awaits OK on sale
The third-oldest Roman Catholic parish in the city is getting ready to move. Our Lady of Victory parish is in the process of having its 10-acre site on Jones Hill Road sold and relocating to the former St. John Vianney Church property at 300 Capt. … [Read more...] about Our Lady of Victory awaits OK on sale
Black Heritage Committee unveils new banner
Members of the West Haven Black Heritage Committee and other activists gathered on the steps of City Hall, recently, with a new banner to commemorate Black History Month, which began Saturday. The banner includes six images of historical black … [Read more...] about Black Heritage Committee unveils new banner
8th grader wins 41st city ‘bee’
M-U-L-T-I-P-L-I-C-A-T-I-O-N was the winning word for 8th grader Dana Davis at the 41st Annual West Haven School District Spelling Bee for grades 5-8 held on Jan. 20. Davis, the school champion from Harry Bailey Middle School School, defeated seven … [Read more...] about 8th grader wins 41st city ‘bee’
City begins long slog toward budget
With the new year comes the beginning of budget-making process, and Mayor Nancy Rossi said the preliminary work toward getting a spending package ready for a May vote is just getting underway. Department heads and city departments, including … [Read more...] about City begins long slog toward budget
An appeal to our readers, friends!
Every city needs a school district. Every city needs police and fire protection Every city needs a sense of community, and Every city needs a community newspaper For more than 23 years, the West Haven Voice has filled a vacuum … [Read more...] about An appeal to our readers, friends!