Reminders on trees, bulk trash
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 grinds the trees into compost.
Christmas trees will be picked up in January and February only. City residents needing a pickup after Feb. 28 will be charged a $25 fee. Christmas trees can also be brought to the compost site at 1 Kimberly Ave.
Also, residents are reminded that four 2026 holidays will delay curbside pickup one day.
Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven, West Haven’s private contractor for rubbish and recyclables, will not pick up rubbish, recyclables or metals on Memorial Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
If a holiday falls on a weekday, pickup for that week is delayed one day. But when a holiday like Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, only Thursday and Friday’s collections are delayed
one day.
Thanksgiving is also the only holiday that excludes metal pickup in those affected districts.
Separate metals and recyclables from regular trash.
Detailed information about the city’s trash and recycling guidelines is available at https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/260/Bulk-Trash-Pickup-Other-Services.
City offers energy assistance plans
The city is accepting applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.
Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) 937-3572.
Applications will be processed via phone by appointment Monday through Thursday. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Applicants who have difficulty speaking English are asked to have a translator.
Eligibility for assistance is based on the income of an applicant’s household. To qualify, applicants must provide pay stubs, including monthly Social Security benefits and pension incomes, for all household members 18 and older.
Applicants must also provide SNAP benefits, Social Security numbers and birth dates for all household members, as well as current utility bills for the household.
Voice still looking for local writers
Have a photo or a story that can only be told by you? The Voice is looking for resident correspondents, who will tell the stories from their streets or neighborhoods that everyone should
know about.
The program, begun that the beginning of 2025 has been very successful, and has brought in information that is not only interesting to the immediate area of origination, but has touched the entire city.
Those wishing to send stories and photos, or just stand-alone photos are encouraged to do so by contacting the Voice office either by its email address: info@westhavenvoice.com, or phone, (203) 934-6397 during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All photos and information are subject to the same editing and processing that goes into all items for the paper. Besides the newspaper itself, information will be posted on our website, westhavenvoice.com, and social media.
Twilight League Gold Bat Luncheon
The West Haven Twilight League will hold its Hot Stove Luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 7, at West River Hall, 37 Orlando St. Doors open at noon, followed by a luncheon buffet sponsored by J.roo’s Restaurant.
The 61st annual Gold Bat awards will be presented at this time. League President Mike Torello, Commissioner Dan Gooley and the WHTL Board of Directors recently named this year’s honorees. The 2025 Gold Bat class includes Chris Flynn, Pat Lynch, Brendan Moss, and Chris Murray.
The league will present the Bob Moran Lifetime Achievement Award to Joe Roche. The Community Service Award will be presented to Bill O’Brien. Susan Gilbert Courage Award will be presented to Steve Dargan. Sal Coppola, retired Amity High School baseball coach and former Gold Bat recipient will receive a Career Recognition award from the league.
Tickets are $60 per person and can be obtained online at WHTL.org or by emailing your ticket request to rcdepew@comcast.net. Seating is limited, and we are hoping that many past Gold Bat Award recipients and past players can attend or donate to the WHTL.
Historical Society Mardi Gras slated
A Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraiser will take place to support the West Haven Historical Society on Friday Feb. 6,from 7-11 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 265 Main St.
Live music by Tre Paul, mask contest, raffles and fun. Costumes optional. Tickets are $50/person, which includes beer, wine and soda. Bring your own snacks. Checks should be made out to the West Haven Historical Society to P.O. Box 384, West Haven CT 06516 by Jan. 30. Further information call Sandy 203-934-3161.
New site hawks state ‘merch’
Connecticut announced the launch of MerchCT (merchct.com) last month — a new online shop offering more than 900 items of apparel, accessories, and gifts that make it easier than ever to show Connecticut pride.
Created with residents, visitors, and superfans in mind, MerchCT brings together a wide range of designs that reflect the state’s personality — from its iconic pizza reputation to its aerospace heritage to its well-loved area codes. The launch arrives just in time for holiday gifts, offering an easy way to share a little piece of Connecticut with the people you love.
“I’ve watched people across Connecticut express their love for this state in so many different ways,” said Anthony Anthony, Chief Marketing Officer for the State. “MerchCT gives people a way to share those stories – to literally wear their pride on a sleeve. And with state pride at a record high since we began measuring it in 2012, the timing couldn’t be better. This store isn’t about one definition of Connecticut; it’s about giving people the freedom to show what the state means to them.”
Shop by Collection
~~ MADE Collection – Celebrating the makers and doers who built Connecticut’s reputation for innovation.
~~ Flight Collection – A nod to Connecticut’s aviation roots and the idea that “you can’t fly without CT.”
~~All Love Collection – Designs that reflect Connecticut’s commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
~~ Area Code Collection – 203 or 860, rep your roots.
~~ Pizza State Collection – A playful tribute to Connecticut’s growing national recognition as the Pizza Capital of the U.S.
~~ Limited UConn Collection – For those who want to wear their championship pride.
With sweatshirts, t-shirts, drinkware, bags, accessories, and more, shoppers can find something at every price point.
Personal Touch in concert, Feb. 28
Mayor Dorinda Borer is presenting a free concert to beat the winter blues in the state-of-the-art West Haven High School auditorium at 1 McDonough Plaza.
Personal Touch will perform a high-energy set of Motown hits at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. The concert is made possible through an arts grant.
Concert Notes: No ticket is required for entry. Doors open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:50 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Maximum seating capacity is 500. Parking is free at West Haven
High School.
Seniors to visit Culinary Institute
The West Haven Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to the Culinary Institute of America on Wednesday, March 11. Travelers will view a presentation overviewing the history of the institution, walk through Roth Hall, and have time to have a Q&A session with current students. Then, travelers will enjoy an exclusive lunch at The Bocuse Restaurant, prepared by CIA students.
Donna’s Destinations will be departing at 7:45 a.m. from the Vertical Church Parking Lot at 225 Meloy Road, and plan to depart from CIA at 1:30.
Cost is $145 which includes roundtrip transportation, driver gratuity, presentation of CIA’s history, a walk-through at Roth Hall, Q&A time with current CIA students, and lunch at The Bocuse Restaurant, prepared by CIA students. Non-Residents and Non-WHSC Members are welcome. To reserve your spot and receive further information, please call the West Haven Senior Center at (203)-937-3507!
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