West Haven was ahead of its time in the early 1970s when it was one of the state’s first municipalities to establish a fair rent commission. After two decades of service, however, the commission became defunct in the early 1990s. In 2022, the … [Read more...] about Borer jump starts Fair Rent Commission
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Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A state-contracted archaeologist and his two-person team used a ground-penetrating radar on July 2 to determine if the centuries-old remains of British Adjutant William Campbell are buried in a … [Read more...] about Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
By Steven R. MullinsAllingtown VFA Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Lieutenant Sam Manuel has been hired by Amentum, an organization that supports the National Science Foundation and the Arctic Exploration and Research … [Read more...] about Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Longtime Westie Lois Doerr and her 8-year-old helper, Logan McCauley, flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. The moment Doerr and McCauley flipped … [Read more...] about Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
Scout creates new walking trail at park
By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice Led by Boy Scout Aadi Neujahr, members of Troop 899, along with about twenty other volunteers built a new walking trail at the West River Memorial Park on Marginal Drive in Allingtown this … [Read more...] about Scout creates new walking trail at park
Edibolic Kitchen offer new ‘grab and go’
A meal delivery and catering business that is now nine years old, located in the Woodlawn Plaza, helps residents and visitors beat the summer heat with fresh, tasty food they can grab on the go, near the beach. Edibolic Kitchen held a ribbon … [Read more...] about Edibolic Kitchen offer new ‘grab and go’
Recycle carts delivery done; collection next
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city’s recycling cart rollout was a success, and Mayor Dorinda Borer is thanking residents for their patience. Despite some minor adjustments along the way, Borer said the rollout went … [Read more...] about Recycle carts delivery done; collection next
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Forum detailed small business resources
Mayor Dorinda Borer and the city’s Economic Development Commission presented the first forum of its kind for small-business owners at West Haven High School on Tuesday, June 11. With more than 100 business owners in attendance, the forum … [Read more...] about Forum detailed small business resources
‘Walk’ gets newest members added
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A legion of veterans and their families from across Connecticut, joined by city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and three fire departments, turned out late Saturday … [Read more...] about ‘Walk’ gets newest members added