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West Haven’s library system had two major upgrades facilitated by a local and state infusion of funds. The local volunteer organization, Friends of the West Haven Library, assisted in hooking the agency up to a new database that will aid students and … [Read more...] about Library gets programming, COVID upgrades

A long-term plan toward improving city recreational facilities took another step in the past weeks as a request for bid was put out by city officials to complete a project at Veterans Memorial Field. The Bull Hill Lane facility was given an upgrade … [Read more...] about Veterans Park upgrades eyed in bid request

The city’s Enterprise Zone along the Front Avenue corridor and extending to composting site along the West River received an important imprimatur and is moving toward attracting new firms into the area. The announcement of the zone was made in early … [Read more...] about State approves Enterprise Zone

By ​Jon E. Purmont President, WH Historical Society Did you ever wonder what it was like to live in West Haven when quarantines were imposed during epidemics in the early decades of the 20th Century?  ​Are there any … [Read more...] about 1937 outbreak had its own restrictions

Saturday, Jan. 9, West Haven Annawon Lodge 115 AF&AM installed its officer core for the coming year. Leading the slate was newly elected Worshipful Master Edward Anyafulu. Anyafulu, stated his goals as worshipful master, “Our lodge has been … [Read more...] about Annawon Lodge elects new Master

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a virtual ceremony now airing on West Haven’s YouTube channel. The program commemorated the enduring legacy of King, who inspired … [Read more...] about City’s annual MLK tribute is streamed

In the Jan 7 edition, Mayor Nancy Rossi and City Council Chairman, Ron Quagliani, provided their assessment of 2020 and what goals they set for this year. In this issue, we asked Councilman Barry Lee Cohen, Co-Minority Leader (R-10), to offer his … [Read more...] about Minority Leader Cohen assesses city

It was a short note from the mayor’s office last week, but has some eyebrows raised. As of its publication last week, all department heads are forbidden to answer questions from City Council members unless those questions are sent in writing, and … [Read more...] about New order defended by officials

The city’s audit for the budget year that ended last June shows continued progress. That was the word from City Hall this week, as Mayor Nancy N. Rossi touted the publication of the state-mandated review on deadline. “The City of West Haven’s … [Read more...] about City ends FY’21 in the black; $2.2M surplus