In a heartfelt tribute to honor and recognize the courage and sacrifice of Connecticut’s living World War II veterans, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, in collaboration with state Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch and National Guard Maj. Gen. Francis … [Read more...] about Surviving WWII vets to be honored by state
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Senior Center offers 2 events
Lake George trip Join Donna’s Destination’s kickoff to summer on to Lake George, NY for a River Cruise on the Lac du Saint Sacrament on Tuesday, June 24.! Cost is $170 which includes roundtrip transportation, driver gratuity, narrated luncheon … [Read more...] about Senior Center offers 2 events
Voice still looking for local writers
The Voice is still looking for resident correspondents, who want to help convey items of interest to their fellow West Haveners. The response has been promising, and the newspaper’s editorial staff is trying to keep the interest going. A few … [Read more...] about Voice still looking for local writers
Sami celebrates 90th
Sal’s Barbershop owner Sami Ziada marks his 90th birthday and 70th anniversary in the haircutting business with Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, and his daughter and son-in-law, Adele and Porky Gaudino, during a celebration with customers, friends and … [Read more...] about Sami celebrates 90th
GOP 9th District panel to meet
The Nine District Chas scheduled a meeting for the first Thursday of each month to search for new Republican Party members, and those who might want to get involved in the district, and town committee work. The meetings are scheduled for the … [Read more...] about GOP 9th District panel to meet
Fair Rent chair names panel to write ordinance
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
Bridges’ scholarship honors city resident
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
Elderly, disabled may apply for levy relief
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
1st upgrade since ‘80s
West Haven Senior Center members Lillian Riddick and E.J. Midgette demonstrate the center’s new desktop computers for city Elderly Services Director Alyssa Maddern, Human Resources Commissioner John Carrano and assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko … [Read more...] about 1st upgrade since ‘80s
Longtime columnist Turkington to retire
“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

