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The planned Republican Party primary was derailed as an error on a petition page left one candidate short of the needed signatures. Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins withdrew his name from the race for mayor of the City of … [Read more...] about Error forces Mullins to step down from Republican primary

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2021 is Sept. 13-17. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 … [Read more...] about Final bulk trash collection of ‘21, Sept. 13-17

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Centennial Fireworks and a Doobie Brothers tribute concert will highlight a weekend of festivities marking West Haven’s 100th anniversary. The fireworks and concert, held by the City of … [Read more...] about Fireworks, concert mark Centennial summer finale

After missing out last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parishioners of First Congregational Church are set to host its annual Apple Festival on Sept. 24-26. The annual festival offers families a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, including live … [Read more...] about 1st Church plans return of popular Festival to Green

Sept. 14 promises to be an interesting one in the annals of West Haven politics. Both parties in the throes of a primary, with the winners facing off for the Nov. 2 municipal election. One candidate is determined. Former Mayor Edward O’Brien is … [Read more...] about Primary candidate roll to Sept. 14

At its Annual Board Meeting on June 24, the West Haven Community House inducted a new president and two new board members. Bill Heffernan, Community House Board President since June 2018, turned the gavel over to Katie Farrell, the new … [Read more...] about Community House welcomes new board

What do you think all these things might have in common? ~Hip hop, African movement and lyrical contemporary dance classes; ~Hard-to-find houseplants grown with artisanal care; ~Colorful, themed cookie trays for special … [Read more...] about Panel looks to audit city’s cultural assets

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Amid a weekend of fabulous weather and crowds 5,000 strong, the Centennial Savin Rock Festival paid homage to the enduring legacy of “the Rock” while marking West Haven’s 100th anniversary. … [Read more...] about Festival rocks weekend

West Haven Senior Center finally reopened its doors on Thursday, July 8, and officials and staff are excited to welcome back the senior community, 55 and up. As well as the center reopening after a long 14-month shutdown, the center’s members … [Read more...] about Senior Center re opens; Maddern new director

The beginning of the new fiscal year brought along with an increase in the cost to homeowners looking to sell their properties. As of July 1, the city doubled its conveyance tax levy from .25 percent per thousand dollars of sale price, to .50 … [Read more...] about City doubles conveyance tax in new fiscal year