The Rev. E. Carl Howard, Pastor of the First Congregational Church on the Green has been selected as West Haven African-American Citizen of the Year by the City's Black Heritage Committee. "Pastor Howard has been a very dedicated member of the … [Read more...] about Citizen of the Year
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Assessment appeals heard in March
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2021 grand list by appointment during March. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2020 supplemental motor … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals heard in March
UNH-Gateway hammer out affiliation plan
The University of New Haven and Gateway Community College (GCC) have announced a new comprehensive affiliation that, among other benefits, will provide a smooth transition for Gateway graduates to join the University of New Haven community. … [Read more...] about UNH-Gateway hammer out affiliation plan
CT tax amnesty program ends Jan 31
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services’ (DRS) 2021 Tax Amnesty program offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and no penalties will end Jan.31. Launched Nov. 1, the … [Read more...] about CT tax amnesty program ends Jan 31
City gives a reminder about Christmas trees
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city 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 … [Read more...] about City gives a reminder about Christmas trees
FEMA: One month left to file for damage
Connecticut residents in Fairfield, New Haven and New London counties who suffered damage or losses from remnants of Hurricane Ida, have one month left to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and low-interest disaster loans with U.S. Small … [Read more...] about FEMA: One month left to file for damage
City taxes due Jan. 1
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — is due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, Tax … [Read more...] about City taxes due Jan. 1
Database resources available at library
A little-known type of free resource that West Haven Library users may not be familiar with yet are databases. Each database provides a wide range of valuable information and services about many topics such as: jobs, education, business, health, … [Read more...] about Database resources available at library
FEMA extends time
FEMA has approved a request from the State of Connecticut to allow extra time for residents to register for assistance for damage caused by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2. Homeowners and renters who sustained damage … [Read more...] about FEMA extends time
Residents asked to test for radon in their homes
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City Health Director Maureen B. Lillis is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their homes for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, … [Read more...] about Residents asked to test for radon in their homes