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Republican Councilman Steven J. Johnstone, who represents West Shore’s 10th District, is coping with a medical issue and has temporarily suspended his City Council duties. Johnstone, the council’s minority leader, has requested until further … [Read more...] about Johnstone suspends Council activity due to illness

Current and former city residents who served in the Vietnam War are sought by the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee to have their names inscribed on a new section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bradley Point Park.  To … [Read more...] about Inscription deadline now weeks away, set April 1

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 2023 taxable and untaxable incomes, weekdays from Feb. … [Read more...] about Assessor’s office accepting tax relief applications now

The 2023 annual report for the city’s Municipal Separate Sanitary and Stormwater System will be available Feb. 15 for public review and comment. The “MS4” report can be viewed on the city website at https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/ or in the … [Read more...] about Annual storm system report out today

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer is calling for a six-month moratorium on new smoke shops in the city. In a Jan. 22 memo to Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Christopher M. Suggs and Assistant City … [Read more...] about Borer seeks moratorium on more smoke shops

 Current and former city residents who served in the Vietnam War are sought by the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee to have their names inscribed on a new section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in … [Read more...] about Viet Vets seek names; deadline date changed

Surfside Veterans, a 501c3 organization, is seeking help for its annual winter coat drive. The group is asking for donations of new or slightly used coats of all sizes to help the drive. Also accepted are scarves, winter hats and gloves. Coats will … [Read more...] about Surfside Vets sponsoring coat drive

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice 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 … [Read more...] about Christmas tree reminder

By Michael P Waslh Special to the Voice January is National Radon Action Month, and the city Health Department is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their home for radon.  Radon, the second-leading cause … [Read more...] about It’s Radon Action Month; city offers testing kits

West Haven’s 2024 celebration of Three Kings Day is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 7 at Tropical Caribbean restaurant, 701-703 Campbell Ave. The free event is presented by the city, Budget Transmission Center and Car Wash, Tropical Caribbean and the … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day celebration set