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With the opening of schools just days away, last month, the city’s teacher’s union sent a memorandum to school officials and the Board of Education, looking for a negotiated series of protections and protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Union, system still negotiating

With the weather becoming a bit cooler and the calendar telling us summer has turned to fall, this was a time when schools, fraternal organizations, clubs and other social organizations geared up for the new business year. COVID-19 has changed all … [Read more...] about WHEAT sees need uptick due to virus

Chairman of the City Council Ronald Quagliani (D-at-large) wants some answers, and he’s hoping to get them on Sept. 28. Quagliani is inviting the Haven Development Company and Economic Development Commissioner Fred Messore to the council’s next … [Read more...] about Chairman wants answers from Haven

National Direct Support Professional Week is an annual celebration that highlights the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional workforce. The West Haven Community House (WHCH) recognizes and appreciates the work of more than … [Read more...] about WHCH celebrates support staff

The sale of the former Allingtown Community Center at 1 Forest Road has left the borough without a branch of the city’s library system – temporarily it is hoped. The recent purchase by The Acorn Group, headed by developer David Beckerman has left the … [Read more...] about Allingtown library future in flux

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and West Haven Fire Department Chief James P. O’Brien on Aug. 24 announced four grants totaling $809,200 from the Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...] about City, WSFD win grants for Corona effort

In 2007, two Vietnam War veterans came up with the idea of serving their fellow military veterans at West Haven’s Veterans Administration Hospital facilitates. Anthony Pelliggi and Antonio Lorenzo, both Army veterans and Lorenzo’s wife … [Read more...] about Annual vets’ barbecue goes on

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting large public gatherings, the city will observe the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a virtual ceremony broadcast on Facebook and YouTube … [Read more...] about 9/11 memorial goes ‘virtual’ in ’20

Classes for the West Haven Public Schools 2020-2021 school year will begin on Tuesday Sept 8. All schools will be operating on a shortened-day schedule with breakfast and lunch sent home with students each day. All students are required to wear a … [Read more...] about City schools slated to open Tuesday