By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city reopened beaches, the shoreline boardwalk and beach parking lots Friday, but with restrictions, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city Health … [Read more...] about Boardwalk to re-open tomorrow
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Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans
Gov. Ned Lamont’s directive two weeks ago closing schools through the end of the year has prompted education officials to hone and nuance their “distance learning” programs as well as make plans for what follows. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. … [Read more...] about Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans
Council passes budget
The City Council’s passage of new budget ordinance on time, despite the ability to extend the process through June is a case of good news, bad news. Democratic Councilman-at-Large Ron Quagliani, who chairs the council, commended his fellow members … [Read more...] about Council passes budget
Rossi gives update on city response
By Nancy Rossi Mayor of West Haven Across the country, communities large and small face unique challenges in combating the COVID-19 pandemic; West Haven is no different. We are a densely populated small city with nearly 55,000 people … [Read more...] about Rossi gives update on city response
Bartlett eyes 10th Senatorial bid
There is a new candidate in the state senate seat now occupied by four-term Democrat Gary Winfield of New Haven. Jason Bartlett, a Democrat, has formed an exploratory candidate committee for the seat and has been actively campaigning for the office … [Read more...] about Bartlett eyes 10th Senatorial bid
CDA grants help families cope with virus
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Community Development Administration has received $442,726 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for preventing, … [Read more...] about CDA grants help families cope with virus
Hubbard Farms rehab underway
After months of planning and review with city officials, neighbors, corporate sponsors and the Hubbard Family Association leadership, the revitalization of the Hubbard Nature and Education Center is underway, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. … [Read more...] about Hubbard Farms rehab underway
Parade falls to illness
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
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