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City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins has appointed a three member sub-committee to explore language for a proposed fair rent ordinance to be passed by the City Council.   The panel is led by Commission Vice … [Read more...] about Fair Rent chair names panel to write ordinance

Joan Cretella, Board Chairperson of Bridges Healthcare announced that applications are now being accepted for The Barry Kasdan Scholarship for the pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree in human services and The Stella Cretella Scholarship for … [Read more...] about Bridges’ scholarship honors city resident

The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2024 taxable and untaxable incomes, weekdays from … [Read more...] about Elderly, disabled may apply for levy relief

“I have given a lot of thought to continuing Gripe Vine. Feb. 20 will be my last.” With that short statement, a longtime staple for many readers of the West Haven Voice will end after more than two decades. Eleanore Turkington, the … [Read more...] about Longtime columnist Turkington to retire

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2024 grand list by appointment during April. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2023 supplemental motor … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals deadline for applications is March 20

Mayor Dorinda Borer is combining two traditional valentine celebrations this year for the city’s senior residents. Members of the West Haven Senior Center are invited to a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, where the city will also recognize … [Read more...] about Valentine lunch planned for seniors

Joan Cretella, Board Chairperson of Bridges Healthcare announced that applications are now being accepted for The Barry Kasdan Scholarship for the pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree in human services and The Stella Cretella Scholarship for … [Read more...] about Bridges offers scholarships honoring locals

The Greater New Haven Probus Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 11. The shoes will be donated to community members in need. Anyone can take part by do￾nating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive

The City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission is receiving complaints  from city tenants regarding what they believe to be unfair or unreasonable rent increases or unacceptable accommodations. "In 2022, the Connecticut General … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission fielding residents’ complaints