January means the beginning of the municipal budget-making season with things scheduled to be proposed in mid-March. As things begin, Mayor Nancy Rossi is optimistic the city will be on more sound footing than in past years and anticipates no big … [Read more...] about Budget-making cycle begins with new year
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Revamped Lions Club looks to reach out
The new, revitalized chapter of the West Haven Lions Club International has been chartered and installed a slate of officers at a ceremony last month. Although not officially recognized until December, last fall, the chapter … [Read more...] about Revamped Lions Club looks to reach out
Metal detectors placed in 2 schools
The West Haven Board of Education has placed metal detectors at West Haven High School and Harry M. Bailey Middle School for additional security, as announced by Superintendent Neil Cavallaro. The metal detectors are being installed the week … [Read more...] about Metal detectors placed in 2 schools
Garcia elected Annawon Master
At its Annual Meeting, Annawon Lodge, 115, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of West Haven elected John A. Garcia of Woodbridge as Lodge Master. He succeeds Worshipful Master Edward Anyafulu. A contracting enterpreneur, … [Read more...] about Garcia elected Annawon Master
City’s bulk-trash schedule listed for 2022
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2022 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 25-29 and Sept. 12-16. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more … [Read more...] about City’s bulk-trash schedule listed for 2022
Vets Museum wins grant to ease losses
Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center a $6,300 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The grant will … [Read more...] about Vets Museum wins grant to ease losses
Bond grants fund rehab plans; aid Arts Center, Poli Mansion
The city’s state delegation to the General assemblyannounced West Haven will be receiving significant state funds to update several projects. The $4 million in funding will support two overall projects to improve and invest in the shoreline and … [Read more...] about Bond grants fund rehab plans; aid Arts Center, Poli Mansion
‘Ole Blue Eyes’ spotlights centennial finale
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The City of West Haven Centennial Celebration Committee drew the curtain on the first great chapter in the story of West Haven on Dec. 12 with a free concert paying tribute to the Chairman … [Read more...] about ‘Ole Blue Eyes’ spotlights centennial finale
‘Toys for Joy’ effort makes holiday bright
Peer Advocates at West Haven High School have been running a toy drive for the past 20-plus years. The drive, which has taken on the name “Toys for Joy” within the last decade, provides toys for West Haven Public School students as well as younger … [Read more...] about ‘Toys for Joy’ effort makes holiday bright
City remembers Pearl Harbor 80th
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council commemorated Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on Dec. 7. Before a gathering of veterans, city … [Read more...] about City remembers Pearl Harbor 80th