By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing shovels of dirt, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city leaders dedicated the planting of a sugar tyme crab apple in Old Grove Park in observance of West Haven’s Arbor Day celebration Friday. … [Read more...] about Plantings celebrate Arbor Day in city
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School staff feted with ‘Zupp’s’ pizza
By Miguelina Felix Special to the Voice Staff Appreciation Week was marked to thank all West Haven school employees for their hard work and effort throughout the school year. To show appreciation for the dedication shown by all staff, … [Read more...] about School staff feted with ‘Zupp’s’ pizza
13th Walk of Honor dedication set
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal and state guidelines, members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 13th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 … [Read more...] about 13th Walk of Honor dedication set
School nurses play important role for kids
By Saundra McCauley R.N. West Haven School Nurse May 12, 2021 is National School Nurse Day. The first school nurse was hired in New York City in 1902 as an experiment to see if a nurse in the school setting made a difference in the … [Read more...] about School nurses play important role for kids
Cohen makes bid for GOP’s nomination
The first Republican candidate for mayor made a virtual announcement Monday afternoon, while GOP leaders say a second unknown candidate has not announced. Tenth District Councilman Barry Lee Cohen has decided to seek his party’s nod for mayor in the … [Read more...] about Cohen makes bid for GOP’s nomination
Council to vote budget tonight
The City Council is set to meet today to finalize its budget ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022, after reviewing Mayor Nancy Rossi’s $165.54 million spending plan over the last four weeks. The City Charter requires a budget ordinance be passed by 11:59 … [Read more...] about Council to vote budget tonight
Memorial Day Parade on; units wanted
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will hold the 2021 Memorial Day parade and is seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual procession, which steps … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parade on; units wanted
Group protests state zoning proposal
By Alexis Harrison Special to the Voice Citizens from around Connecticut descended on the West Haven Green on Saturday afternoon to rally and protest proposed legislation to centralize zoning in the State of Connecticut. CT169Strong.org, a … [Read more...] about Group protests state zoning proposal
O’Brien announces run for Democratic nod
And then there were three – Democrats. Ending weeks of reports and speculation, former Mayor Edward O’Brien announced he will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for the position he once held. The announcement came just days after his … [Read more...] about O’Brien announces run for Democratic nod
Council digs into budget
With the public hearing done for another budget cycle, the City Council has begun the annual task of review. The 165.54 million package was presented last month, and once deliberations are concluded a new budget ordinance is required by the first … [Read more...] about Council digs into budget