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
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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
4 city schools get high marks from state
Four schools in West Haven have been recognized by the Connecticut State Department of Education based on recently released testing results for the 2018-19 school year. Alma E. Pagels Elementary, Forest Elementary, Seth Haley Elementary, and Savin … [Read more...] about 4 city schools get high marks from state
Coronavirus topples city, state
West Haven, like the nation, is in the midst of what officials are calling “15 days to slow the spread” of the Wuhan Carona Virus. The spread of the contagion has virtually shut down many businesses and erased public gatherings for the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Coronavirus topples city, state
Electronic hearing set for budget
COVID-19 might be stopping most of daily life in and around West Haven and the nation, but there are certain things that can’t be stopped due to a pandemic. Complying with city charter-mandated language, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi released her Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Electronic hearing set for budget
Allingtown Green plan updated
Putting down the rumor mill and presenting a fact-based rundown of what is to happen, Allingtown Green Project liaison Ken Carney told the City Council at its last public meeting (before the Coronavirus outbreak) the update for the landmark is on … [Read more...] about Allingtown Green plan updated
Democratic Town Committee elects slate
The West Haven Democratic Town Committee unanimously selected Michael Last to lead the party for another two year term at its organizational meeting last week. Last was first elected Chairman in 2018 after Mayor Nancy Rossi won the mayor’s office. He … [Read more...] about Democratic Town Committee elects slate
Black History marked with many honors
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
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