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The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2024 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring our Firemen’s Memorial Monument which has graced the West Haven Green since 1960. This is our sixth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. The … [Read more...] about FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season

The city’s ongoing revaluation project will determine the fair market value of every property for the purpose of a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden. Property revaluations are mandated by the state and must occur every five … [Read more...] about Revaluation notices to go out

United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its Utility Protection Zone program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. Over the next month, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the … [Read more...] about UI resumes tree pruning program

Leaf bag pickup ended the week of Dec. 9 on residents’ regular trash pickup days. City residents are asked to put leaves and grass clippings in separate biodegradable paper bags for curbside pickup. Plastic bags are prohibited. Crews will not … [Read more...] about Leaf bag pickup suspended until spring

Stress happens to all of us. Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking.   The West Haven Library, 300 Elm St., … [Read more...] about Library offers seminar on stress relief

The West Haven Republican Town Committee is hosting a “Roast of State Rep. Charlie Ferraro (R-117) on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the West Haven Elks Hall, 265 Main St. Ferraro is retiring from the General Assembly with the beginning of the new term. … [Read more...] about Ferraro roast set, Jan 11

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about City marks Pearl Harbor Day

The South-Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is inviting community members to help shape the Mobility for All Plan. This initiative aims to build upon the 2017 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and other local plans to create a more … [Read more...] about SCROG seeks input on bike path plans

 The public can share their opinions as the city updates its five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A brief survey of needs and priorities is … [Read more...] about Public opinion sought on city’s housing needs

Opioid overdose deaths are down by 14.5 percent across Connecticut from April 2023 to April 2024, according to the Center for Disease Control’s latest report. Even more reassuring, the City of New Haven reports a 57% decrease in fatal overdoses (99 … [Read more...] about Narcan aids opioid survival rates