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The Shops at Yale invites all professional and amateur artists to participate in the 5th annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 12-4pm (rain date Sunday, Oct. 23). This event is a contest open to the public, where … [Read more...] about Shops at Yale plan chalk-art contest

The West Haven School system will open the 2022-23 term on Aug. 29. Parents should check with the different schools to determine when doors open. The bus schedule may be found on pages 7-10. The school system reminds parents: Student … [Read more...] about School system issues reminders for parents as opening set Aug. 29

The Richard C. Lee and Hill Regional Career High Schools Hall of Fame dinner will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. Sly Williams, one of New Haven’s all-time great basketball players leads a class of 14 former students and … [Read more...] about Lee/Career Hall of Fame

In 2018, a church fundraising ministry, located at the Christian Love Center in the New Haven West River area was organized with a mission to recognize and award its church member’s youth who presented exceptional grades. Annual banquets, gifts, and … [Read more...] about Umbrella Impact plans Sunday fundraiser

The city has installed a number of port-a-potties across the city for public use, Public Works Commissioner Tom J. McCarthy announced. McCarthy said the portable toilets will be cleaned every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Otherwise, if it is a … [Read more...] about City installs port-a-potties at various locations

West Haven Public Schools has partnered with Apptegy, a school marketing company, to launch a new and website. The newly enhanced whschools.org features a new look with what is hoped to be an user-friendly, responsive, and easy-to-navigate … [Read more...] about School system launches its new look on website

Homes for the Brave (HFTB) has announced it has expanded its programs and services to West Haven. Homes for the Brave is a nonprofit organization based in Bridgeport that aids in the fight against Veteran homelessness in collaboration with the … [Read more...] about Veterans group to expand footprint

The South Central Regional Council of Governments and its municipalities are working together to update the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The plan is aimed at identifying and assessing the region’s natural hazard risks — … [Read more...] about Agency looks for public input on plan

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is excited to announce Summer of STEM programming. In partnership with 21stCentEd, ACES is offering FREE summer programs that will enhance a child’s creativity and innovative thinking, all while having fun … [Read more...] about Aces offers STEM Camp dates

Joe Miller, Democrat for State Representative in the 116th District against RepTreneé McGee, announced an endorsement from veteran and 8th District West Haven Councilman Victor Borras. Borras said, “We need a fresh perspective and a fresh mind … [Read more...] about Borras endorses challenger Miller