West Haven will host its first-ever Skeleton Fest from Oct. 12-31. The festival will highlight fun Halloween activities in a citywide celebration as part of the ongoing sustainability efforts to become certified under the SustainableCT … [Read more...] about Coalition plans Skeleton Festival
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City applying for grant to aid WHPD
The city is applying for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the purchase of equipment for the Police Department. The goal of the project is to maintain the challenges of emerging technological … [Read more...] about City applying for grant to aid WHPD
Society plans two events
The West Haven Historical Society announces its plans for September which includes a unique "Pet Pawtraits" event. That activity is a photo-shoot scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 -noon at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave., opposite the … [Read more...] about Society plans two events
P&Z adopts regulations for ‘short-term rentals’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission has adopted regulations to guide “Short-Term Rentals” in the city and “Outdoor Dining” at restaurants, P&Z Chairwoman Kathleen Hendricks announced. … [Read more...] about P&Z adopts regulations for ‘short-term rentals’
‘Major Step’ looks for new membership
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Major Step team is looking for high schoolers to try out for their majorette and step dance group. Coach and high school math teach, Yvonne Daniels, said majorette is a mixture of jazz, Latin and … [Read more...] about ‘Major Step’ looks for new membership
CDA now accepting applications for aid in down payments
The Community Development Administration is accepting applications for a down payment assistance program for first-time home buyers. To qualify for the forgivable loan program, applicants must buy a single-family house or condominium in West … [Read more...] about CDA now accepting applications for aid in down payments
Agency slates open house, fair
The West Haven Interagency Network for Children will hold its second annual Open House & Resource Fair from 5-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the West Haven Community House, 227 Elm St. The event will give families of children with special needs an … [Read more...] about Agency slates open house, fair
Festival seeks artists
Interested in connecting with the arts? City-Wide Open Studios, a monthlong festival of visual arts, is returning to Greater New Haven, including a weekend event in West Haven. Organizers are seeking artists, volunteers and sponsors to … [Read more...] about Festival seeks artists
Farmers Market open for season
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market is open for its 20th season on the Green. Through Oct. 26, the market at Main Street and Campbell Avenue features state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 … [Read more...] about Farmers Market open for season
Prescription card offered through a CCM program
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The City of West Haven Prescription Discount Card is available for residents and their pets, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. Rossi said the free card, which reduces prescription medication … [Read more...] about Prescription card offered through a CCM program