“I have given a lot of thought to continuing Gripe Vine. Feb. 20 will be my last.” With that short statement, a longtime staple for many readers of the West Haven Voice will end after more than two decades. Eleanore Turkington, the … [Read more...] about Longtime columnist Turkington to retire
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Assessment appeals deadline for applications is March 20
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2024 grand list by appointment during April. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2023 supplemental motor … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals deadline for applications is March 20
Valentine lunch planned for seniors
Mayor Dorinda Borer is combining two traditional valentine celebrations this year for the city’s senior residents. Members of the West Haven Senior Center are invited to a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, where the city will also recognize … [Read more...] about Valentine lunch planned for seniors
Bridges offers scholarships honoring locals
Joan Cretella, Board Chairperson of Bridges Healthcare announced that applications are now being accepted for The Barry Kasdan Scholarship for the pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree in human services and The Stella Cretella Scholarship for … [Read more...] about Bridges offers scholarships honoring locals
Probus sponsors shoe drive
The Greater New Haven Probus Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 11. The shoes will be donated to community members in need. Anyone can take part by donating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive
Fair Rent Commission fielding residents’ complaints
The City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission is receiving complaints from city tenants regarding what they believe to be unfair or unreasonable rent increases or unacceptable accommodations. "In 2022, the Connecticut General … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission fielding residents’ complaints
Registration opens for ‘25 Kindergarten
Kindergarten registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year is now open! As required by the Connecticut Department of Education, students must be five years of age on or before Sept.1 of that school year to be eligible to register for … [Read more...] about Registration opens for ‘25 Kindergarten
Probus sponsors shoe drive
The Greater New Haven Probus Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 11. The shoes will be donated to community members in need. Anyone can take part by donating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive
Christmas tree pick-up rules posted
The Department of Public Works reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags and other items can become tangled in the machine that … [Read more...] about Christmas tree pick-up rules posted
Cold snap invokes protocol initiation
The plunging temperatures and news of a “polar vortex” engulfing the region have prompted Gov. Ned Lamont to activate a Severe Cold Weather Protocol - the second activation this winter. For the next several days, the city has opened its own warming … [Read more...] about Cold snap invokes protocol initiation