It’s a new year, and a new term. Mayor Nancy Rossi took the oath of office for her second term last month, and is setting out to make this second administration different, while retaining some of the earmarks of the first. The mayor hopes the … [Read more...] about Rossi lists priorities in 2020
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Memorial services held for Justin Quagliani
West Haven native and Greenwich Police Officer Justin Romolo Quagliani, 38, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Hundreds of mourners attend his funeral mass. After the funeral services at St. Michael’s Church, a long motorcade of more than 60 … [Read more...] about Memorial services held for Justin Quagliani
City wants to talk trash
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2020 pickup schedule for bulk trash is April 20-24 and Sept. 14-18. Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than … [Read more...] about City wants to talk trash
Hockey team to honor Hotchkiss
On Saturday, January 11, the West Haven boys hockey team will host East Haven co-op at 1 p.m. While the contest is always an intense rivalry, the day is special for another reason. The team is planning a day for Sammy Hotchkiss, who has cerebral … [Read more...] about Hockey team to honor Hotchkiss
Veteran’s Museum gets AT&T boost
The West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center has been awarded a $5,000 contribution from AT&T to support the museum's ongoing efforts to preserve the history of Connecticut's military and the sacrifices made by Connecticut soldiers. … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Museum gets AT&T boost
Jingle Bell Rock House
On Dec. 6, Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven was filled with people for the annual WPLR Chaz & AJ Toy drive. The event was a huge success raising an astounding $162,484 to provide toys for children in need this holiday season. The entertainment … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Rock House
Rossi, city cited during CCM convention
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi was presented with a framed certificate from Connecticut Conference of Municipalities President Neil M. O’Leary and Trinity College professor Daniel J. Mrozowski on Dec. 3 for … [Read more...] about Rossi, city cited during CCM convention
Soderman’s heroics legendary
Bill Soderman’s engagement with German panzers and infantry lasted over 16 hours, until mid-morning on Dec. 18. The environment that night and morning was a perfect match for Bill’s stealth and cunning, with almost no moon and very heavy fog after … [Read more...] about Soderman’s heroics legendary
Tax bills go out Jan. 1
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — are due Jan. 1. The 2018 supplemental motor vehicle bills are in the process of being … [Read more...] about Tax bills go out Jan. 1
Soderman a hero for the ages
By Vic Hogfeldt Special to the Voice When I was a kid WWII still loomed large in the public imagination, as it should have. Records show that at least 108 sons of West Haven were lost in that war from a town with only about half its … [Read more...] about Soderman a hero for the ages