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Yale West Campus and West Haven Councilman Barry Lee Cohen are holding a “West Haven ROCKS WHEAT,” food drive on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Off-Shore Restaurant & Lounge parking lot from 10–1. Located at 852 Jones Hill Road, West Haven, the … [Read more...] about Yale West, councilman looking to “Rock WHEAT”

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting large public gatherings, the city and the West Haven Veterans Council observed Veterans Day on Wednesday with a virtual ceremony now airing on Facebook and … [Read more...] about Veterans Day rites online

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her staff invite fellow Westies to participate in a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. The community event is aimed at fostering communication and transparency between City Hall and West Haven … [Read more...] about Virtual town hall slated

The West Haven Italian-American Civic Association will reopen its weekly Bingo on Thursday Nov. 5, Doors open at 6 p.m.Social Distancing applies. Masks must worn, no reserved seats. Bring your own snacks & drinks. Call (203) 937-8339 for … [Read more...] about I-A bingo games restarting Nov. 5

Election Day is Tuesday, and city election officials have residents covered. Due to this year’s presidential election, officials are anticipating a higher-than-normal voter turnout by implementing procedures to simplify the in-person and … [Read more...] about City attempts to simplify voting for Election Day

Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, will hold the 14th Annual Community-Wide Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. This year we will honor the conscience and heroism of … [Read more...] about Orange synagogue plans 14th memorial services

United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. In the next two to three months, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the distance … [Read more...] about UI begins tree care program

The city will begin accepting applications Oct. 19 for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made, starting Oct. 5, by calling 203-937-3572. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, … [Read more...] about Energy assistance application accepted

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the city has canceled the 2020 Hispanic Heritage and Italian Heritage celebrations. The city has also postponed the 2020 … [Read more...] about Ethnic days off

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Community Development Administration has received $401,929 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to prevent, … [Read more...] about HUD grants aim to help families