By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The City Council seemed to come at the charter revision process with a new energy last Wednesday in a special meeting. During the session, they voted to approve some recommendations of their own while … [Read more...] about Council tackles Charter proposals
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Candidates weigh in on the charter
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The recent release of recommended charter alterations by the Charter Revision Commission has coincided with a particularly contentious mayoral election in which five candidates (three Democrats and two … [Read more...] about Candidates weigh in on the charter
Acrimony spices council session
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter While the agenda was fairly straight forward for Monday night’s City Council meeting, public session saw mudslinging and party infighting weeks ahead of the primary election. In the beginning of … [Read more...] about Acrimony spices council session
Board of Ed meets in WHHS cafe
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Board of Education hosted their meeting in the new cafeteria of West Haven High School Monday night. After the meeting, the board and those in attendance were given a tour of the new wing of the high … [Read more...] about Board of Ed meets in WHHS cafe
O’Brien, Collins submit petitions
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayoral candidates Ed O’Brien and Debbie Collins have each turned in their petitions to primary for the Democratic nomination for the office. Collins said all together she got “over 2,000” signatures, … [Read more...] about O’Brien, Collins submit petitions
Last lodges complaint on Collins
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In a move Debbie Collins is calling a political stunt, incumbent City Treasurer Mike Last has contacted the Secretary of State’s office to request the City Clerk-turned-mayoral-candidate be removed from the … [Read more...] about Last lodges complaint on Collins
UNH gets good ‘Review’ for 2019
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of New Haven is featured in The Princeton Review’s annual guidebook of the country’s best colleges and universities that serves as a go-to resource for students, families, and high school guidance … [Read more...] about UNH gets good ‘Review’ for 2019
Bridges’ clients beautify city
Bridges Healthcare includes as part of its mission the goal of improving the lives of children, families and adults with mental health disorders and substance abuse challenges. As if that weren’t a lofty enough goal, the organization, which … [Read more...] about Bridges’ clients beautify city
HS administration moves into new digs
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven High School Principal Dana Parades and other high school admin began their move into the newly built high school wing today. Parades said the move was “a long time coming” and said she and the staff … [Read more...] about HS administration moves into new digs
Charter revision is ready for vote
By Ed Granfield and John Carrano The time has come for the City of West Haven to take a long hard look at itself and consider three simple but serious questions: 1) Are you satisfied with the status quo? 2) Do you believe West Haven needs to … [Read more...] about Charter revision is ready for vote