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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding an interactive public workshop for the proposed village district regulation for the center of West Haven. The workshop is set for 7 p.m. July 30 in the … [Read more...] about P&Z slates ‘follow up’ on Village

Ed. Note – This is the third in a five-part series on candidates of both parties seeking the nomination and/or election as mayor. By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Steven Mullins said he has been involved in West Haven politics since he … [Read more...] about Mullins eyes efficiency in City Hall

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