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Former Mayor Ed O’Brien called on West Haven’s legislative delegation Thursday to introduce an amendment to the Animal Cruelty Law that stiffens penalties for violent acts involving animals. O’Brien called for an amendment that includes a … [Read more...] about O’Brien calls for increase in cruelty statute

The West Haven Community House has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of July. Every time the $2.50 reusable “Give Back” Community Bag is purchased during the month of July at the Stop & Shop … [Read more...] about Community House chosen for ‘Give Back’

By Ed Granfield Commission Chairman The great 20th century scientist Albert Einstein said it best: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result!” Einstein must have been … [Read more...] about A case for restructuring the city

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi recently announced the city was going to host the Savin Rock Festival after canceling it in 2018. Rossi said her decision to bring back the festival was motivated by the fact that the … [Read more...] about Rossi hopes to re-up lost festival

Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of explanations of recommendations made by the city’s Charter Revision Commission. The City Council is reviewing the recommendations, and they will go to the voters in November. By Edward … [Read more...] about The case for a WH city manager

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Using her experience as City Clerk, her good relationships with people in West Haven and by surrounding herself with professionals, Debbie Collins says she wants to get the city back on track if elected … [Read more...] about Collins hopes to boost city morale

Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In an important step for the Haven project, the Office of the State Traffic Administration has approved the traffic plan for the West Haven development. The approval comes after months of waiting, leaving … [Read more...] about DOT gives OK to developer traffic plans

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city’s summer concert series will kick off a week earlier than expected, on Friday night, with a salute to America’s veterans by a trio of school bands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced. The … [Read more...] about School bands honoring veterans with concert

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing June 22 for residents and other stakeholders to comment on the proposed update of the city’s master Plan of Conservation and Development, … [Read more...] about P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22