By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city is permanently closing and abandoning Water Street on April 27 in preparation for the demolition phase of The Haven luxury outlet center. Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said the project … [Read more...] about Water Street closes Monday
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Budget review, regular order occupy council
With the budget deadline only two weeks away, the City Council has had a unique review of the document in the era of Wuhan Virus restrictions. According to City Council Chairman Ron Quagliani (D-at-large), despite the fact the panel has had to work … [Read more...] about Budget review, regular order occupy council
City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
The coronavirus outbreak has stymied millions of people nationwide and around the world from living their normal lives. In West Haven, city officials are trying to carry on day-to-day operations, while keeping public offices closed to residents. … [Read more...] about City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
Rossi thanks company making medical gowns
During a tour of Thermaxx Jackets in Allingtown on April 1, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi thanks the company, which normally makes insulation for construction projects, for making disposable medical gowns for workers on the front lines of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Rossi thanks company making medical gowns
School chief waits — and plans
It has been nearly a month since schools were ordered closed by Gov. Ned Lamont in response to the Wuhan Virus outbreak. Originally scheduled until March 30, the chief executive extended the closure until April 20. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. … [Read more...] about School chief waits — and plans
DPW head thanks US Foods
Public Works Commissioner Tom J. McCarthy has issued a statement thanking US Foods for helping Vertical Church, 225 Meloy Road, to feed those in need. “I would like to extend an enormous thank-you to US Foods and company representative Josh … [Read more...] about DPW head thanks US Foods
Business during COVID-19 Crisis
Local Printer Gears Up to Make N95 Masks. Gets Waiver from State on Shut-Down Order Ignores Competitors Skirting the Law GHP Media is one of the largest commercial printers in Connecticut and employers in West Haven. The company … [Read more...] about Business during COVID-19 Crisis
4 city schools get high marks from state
Four schools in West Haven have been recognized by the Connecticut State Department of Education based on recently released testing results for the 2018-19 school year. Alma E. Pagels Elementary, Forest Elementary, Seth Haley Elementary, and Savin … [Read more...] about 4 city schools get high marks from state
Coronavirus topples city, state
West Haven, like the nation, is in the midst of what officials are calling “15 days to slow the spread” of the Wuhan Carona Virus. The spread of the contagion has virtually shut down many businesses and erased public gatherings for the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Coronavirus topples city, state
Electronic hearing set for budget
COVID-19 might be stopping most of daily life in and around West Haven and the nation, but there are certain things that can’t be stopped due to a pandemic. Complying with city charter-mandated language, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi released her Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Electronic hearing set for budget