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
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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!
Cooperation key says Quagliani
As the new year and the new term come into focus, the City Council is set to play a major role in the decision-making process above and beyond just budget deliberations, that was the word from its chairman, Ron Quagliani (D-at-large) this week. … [Read more...] about Cooperation key says Quagliani
Rossi resets economic commission
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has reestablished the Economic Development Commission by appointing a handful of new members who bring a trove of experience in development, education, health care and the … [Read more...] about Rossi resets economic commission
ND Band alumni reunite
Saturday, Jan. 11, nearly 40 alumni returned to Notre Dame for the 28th Annual Alumni Band Reunion. Some of our current student musicians performed with them as well. The day began with a morning rehearsal, and then the band was joined by family, … [Read more...] about ND Band alumni reunite
Town Chairmen eye the future
The city might see an uneventful February and March for the first time in decades. Last week, the Republican and Democratic Town Committees conducted their biennial caucuses to determine who will sit on the the panels for the next two years. … [Read more...] about Town Chairmen eye the future
16th ‘Night at the Races’ slated
West Haven Community House’s 16th annual fundraising event, A Night at the Races, will be held on Friday, March 20th, at the University of New Haven Beckerman Center in West Haven. “A Night at the Races” has become one of West Haven’s most … [Read more...] about 16th ‘Night at the Races’ slated
Rossi lists priorities in 2020
It’s a new year, and a new term. Mayor Nancy Rossi took the oath of office for her second term last month, and is setting out to make this second administration different, while retaining some of the earmarks of the first. The mayor hopes the … [Read more...] about Rossi lists priorities in 2020