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West Haven was among the Connecticut municipalities recognized at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Oct. 30 for achieving certification as a Sustainable CT community. The city met high standards in a broad range of sustainability … [Read more...] about City cited for sustainability effort

The city is accepting applications for the federally financed Connecticut Energy Assistance Program in the Department of Human Resources on the second floor of City Hall, 355 Main St. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) … [Read more...] about City offers fuel relief

The Fall Poetry Extravaganza presented by West Haven’s poet laureate, Tony Fusco, will take place from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at the Yale West Campus, 100 West Campus Drive, Orange. The program is open to the public with free parking. Fusco, a … [Read more...] about Fall Poetry program set for Yale West Campus

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter More than 50 kids have signed up to play during Friday’s open mic night at the West Haven Community House. The event, which is held monthly, is hosted by Rock House School of Music and Teach Kids … [Read more...] about ‘Open Mic’ Night brings out youthful musicians

West Haven has hired the appraisal company Vision Government Solutions Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts, to perform the city’s state-mandated 2020 revaluation. Data mailers are being sent to residential property owners to verify property … [Read more...] about Revaluation now underway

City residents who are delinquent on their taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes as soon as possible. The “boot” program resumed on Sept. 16, and those who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes risk their vehicles being immobilized … [Read more...] about City to ‘boot’

The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering residents and non-residents 16 and older for adult fitness programs. A new session begins Oct. 1 for yoga, tai chi and Zumba and Oct. 2 for cardio toning. Yoga meets Tuesdays and tai … [Read more...] about Park Dept. offers fall programs in Yoga, Zumba

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The City Council voted to approve a new lease for the Child Development Center in its meeting on Monday night. After Mayor Nancy Rossi signs the agreement, it will put an ordeal to bed, which has been going … [Read more...] about Council approves WHCDC lease

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Building Department will continue to accept building permit applications on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11:30 a.m., Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The overwhelming success of the new hours has … [Read more...] about Building Dept. set to extend its hours