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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 donating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive

The Department of Public Works reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags and other items can become tangled in the machine that … [Read more...] about Christmas tree pick-up rules posted

The plunging temperatures and news of a “polar vortex” engulfing the region have prompted Gov. Ned Lamont to activate a Severe Cold Weather Protocol - the second activation this winter. For the next several days, the city has opened its own warming … [Read more...] about Cold snap invokes protocol initiation

The Borer administration was able to reclaim funds embezzled by former city and state officials, according to an announcement published just prior to the Christmas holiday. The announcement heralded that “Mayor Dorinda Borer gave city residents an … [Read more...] about City recoups $1M taken by fraudulant officials

The city’s Hanukkah menorah lighting on the Green is set for 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30. The lighting will mark the sixth night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their victory … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting set Dec. 30

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, West Haven Memorial Post 9422, is hosting its annual Visit with Santa at its 233 Spring St. headquarters on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m. The event is open to the public and offers free gifts for the children … [Read more...] about VFW post hosts Visit with Santa

The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2024 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring our Firemen’s Memorial Monument which has graced the West Haven Green since 1960. This is our sixth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. The … [Read more...] about FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season

The city’s ongoing revaluation project will determine the fair market value of every property for the purpose of a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden. Property revaluations are mandated by the state and must occur every five … [Read more...] about Revaluation notices to go out

United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its Utility Protection Zone program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. Over the next month, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the … [Read more...] about UI resumes tree pruning program