By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter A recent ordinance put forth by Third District City Councilman Aaron Charney intends to clean up politics in West Haven. The legislation has yet to be voted on by the City Council. In the findings and … [Read more...] about Bill looks to reform campaign finance
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City slates 9/11 vigil
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradley Point Park flagpole, followed by a candlelight vigil … [Read more...] about City slates 9/11 vigil
Fall bulk trash pick-up scheduled
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2019 is Sept. 9-13. Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before … [Read more...] about Fall bulk trash pick-up scheduled
West Fest 5 takes over the Green
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The fifth annual WestFest this weekend aims to bring the University of New Haven community and the citizens in the city they live in closer together. The event, sponsored by the University of New … [Read more...] about West Fest 5 takes over the Green
Officials open WHHS phase 1
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut the ceremonial ribbon Tuesday with Superintendent of Schools Neil C. Cavallaro and Principal Dana Paredes to mark the first day of school at West Haven High School and … [Read more...] about Officials open WHHS phase 1
DOT looks to upgrade roundabouts
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The state Department of Transportation’s Office of Engineering is developing plans to improve the Oyster River roundabout at routes 162 and 705 in the city’s Baybrook section. The $325,000 … [Read more...] about DOT looks to upgrade roundabouts
Council tackles Charter proposals
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
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