Mexican consul gen. meets with Rossi to forge partnership

WEST HAVEN, June 15, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presents Diego Gomez Pickering, consul general of Mexico to New York City, with a framed collage of pencil drawings of West Haven’s most recognizable icons and landmarks Friday afternoon...

High-end lighting showroom opens on Railroad Ave.

WEST HAVEN, June 15, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon Friday, June 15, to mark the grand opening of Your Lighting Source, “Connecticut’s premier lighting and home accessory showroom,” at 51 Railroad Ave.

From left, Your Light...

West Haven joins Sustainable CT

WEST HAVEN, June 14, 2018 — On May 29, the City Council voted to join Sustainable CT, an exciting new initiative to support Connecticut’s cities and towns.

The statewide initiative, created by towns for towns, includes a detailed menu o...

Rossi calls on DOT to maintain train station property

WEST HAVEN, June 13, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, with acting Public Works Commissioner Lou Esposito, right, points out an area of concern while discussing the landscaping and property maintenance of the West Haven train station with Assistant R...

Ad book supports overtime costs for July 3 fireworks

WEST HAVEN, June 12, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has rolled out an ad book fundraising campaign to help cover overtime costs for the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular, which is set for 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 3.

Rossi said the ad book proceeds wil...

West Haven tax bills payable in 2 installments

WEST HAVEN, June 11, 2018 — City tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — have been mailed and are payable in two installments: July and January.

Each tax bill, which is sent out once a year, has three parts: a payment coupon f...

Audubon CT launches program to protect species of concern

WEST HAVEN, June 12, 2018 — Beginning this summer, sharp-eyed bird-watchers in Connecticut will start noticing something new about the state’s treasured American Oystercatchers (AMOY) — yellow leg bands.

The birds aren&rsq...

Rossi presents 5-year recovery plan to MARB

WEST HAVEN, June 11, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presented a draft of the city’s five-year recovery plan to the state Municipal Accountability Review Board on Thursday, June 7, in Hartford.

The draft plan, which accounts for the city, W...

City Hall, municipal buildings closed June 29 for furlough day

WEST HAVEN, June 8, 2018 — Working with the unions that represent city employees, police, Allingtown firefighters and wastewater treatment workers, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has instituted a furlough day for all union and nonunion personnel, includin...

$3.9M grant announced for new Cove River tide gate system

PHOTO — State Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, speaks during a news conference Friday afternoon, June 1, at Sea Bluff Beach announcing $3.9 million in state funding for a new Cove River tide gate system to protect the tidal wetland, which abuts...

Japanese maple tree dedicated in memory of Vin DiLauro

WEST HAVEN, June 4, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, presents a plaque marking the dedication of a Crimson Queen Japanese maple tree in memory of Vincent J. “Vin” DiLauro, longtime president of the West Haven Twilight Lea...

Residents reminded to renew dog licenses by June 30

WEST HAVEN, June 4, 2018 — As part of Dog Licensing Month, residents who own dogs must renew their licenses before the current ones expire June 30 or face a $1 monthly fine, City Clerk Deborah Collins said.

State law requires dog owners to submit...

Savin Rock Museum open through Aug. 30

WEST HAVEN, May 30, 2018 — The Savin Rock Museum, which chronicles West Haven’s 370-year history, is open to the public for the season.

The museum is in the lower level of the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St., and is open 1-4 p....

New festival coming to West Haven shoreline in July

WEST HAVEN, May 29, 2018 — Marenna Amusements owners George Marenna Jr. and George Marenna III are bringing a new festival to the West Haven shoreline in July, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced.

Shoreline Fest will mark a return to “more o...

Honoring America’s fallen

WEST HAVEN, May 29, 2018 — Grand Marshal Freddy Jackson, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422, steers the Memorial Day parade Monday morning, May 28, from a golf cart driven by city Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Sabo. Jackson i...

National Poppy Day

WEST HAVEN, May 29, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, receives a poppy corsage from Wayne Morgan, commander of Hughson-Miller Post 71 of the American Legion, and his wife, Ruth Morgan, president of Unit 71 of the American Legion Auxiliary, on Friday, M...

Digital copy of The Haven site plan now available

WEST HAVEN, May 23, 2018 — A digital copy of the site plan for The Haven development is available for public review.

View the Site Plan.

Simon and The Haven Group LLC commence entitlement process for The Haven luxury outlet center

WEST HAVEN, May 22, 2018 — Simon Property Group and The Haven Group LLC applied on Monday evening, May 21, for site plan approval before the Department of Planning and Development at City Hall, the first entitlement step toward building The Have...

Rossi gives 1-year extension for resident beach stickers

WEST HAVEN, May 15, 2018 — To better accommodate taxpayers, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has extended the city’s 2016-18 beach parking permits through June 30, 2019.

The two-year stickers had been set to expire June 30.

The extension will save $...

City of West Haven 2017 Annual Stormwater Quality Report and 2017 Stormwater Management Plan

WEST HAVEN, March 7, 2018 — On July 1, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection adopted revised stormwater quality regulations, known as MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Sy...

Apraxia Awareness Day

WEST HAVEN, May 14, 2018 — Forest Elementary School kindergartner Nicholas Gorske receives a proclamation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi declaring Apraxia Awareness Day in West Haven on Monday, May 14, as Principal Thomas J. Hunt looks on.

Nicholas ha...

Sandy Point named 11th best beach to visit in New England

WEST HAVEN, May 10, 2018 — West Haven is home to one of the best beaches to visit in New England, according to Globe Magazine, published by The Boston Globe and Boston Globe Media.

West Haven, specifically the Sandy Point Beach & Bird Sanctua...

City property owners reminded to observe blight regulations

WEST HAVEN, May 8, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is reminding property owners to comply with the city’s blight regulations during the warmer months.

“We applaud the overwhelming majority of property owners who maintain their pro...

First Fisher House in Connecticut opens at VA Hospital

PHOTO — Flanked by West Haven Fire Department Honor Guard member Lt. James McNulty, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, right, pauses during the national anthem at the dedication of the first Fisher House in Connecticut on Friday, May 4, at the West Haven Vet...

Day of prayer

WEST HAVEN, May 3, 2018 — Holding hands in prayer, from left, city administrative revenue collection clerk Victor M. Borras, Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Sabo, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her executive assistant, Louis P. Esposito Jr., are led in a s...

Rossi cancels Savin Rock Festival to save money

WEST HAVEN, May 3, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced today that she is canceling the 2018 Savin Rock Festival, held annually in July, as a budget cost-saving measure.

The following statement is from Mayor Rossi:

“It is with sadness t...

Tree planting at City Hall dedicated in memory of Ed Silver

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and David Silver throw ceremonial shovels of dirt to dedicate the planting of a pink flowering dogwood in memory of his brother, former Silver’s Drug Shop owner Edward N. “Ed” Silver, on...

Adult Day Center director, nurse call it a career

WEST HAVEN, April 30, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, congratulates Director Ethel L. Anderson, left, and nurse Jane Moskal on their retirement from the West Haven Adult Day Center during a reception attended by dozens of co-workers Monday, April 30,...

Health Department publishes monthly newsletter

WEST HAVEN, April 26, 2018 — The Health Department has published the first issue of its monthly public health newsletter, Health Notes.

Read the Health Notes Newsletter.

Stewart’s opens state’s first All American Grill on Sawmill Rd.

WEST HAVEN, April 23, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cuts the ribbon Monday, April 23, with Stewart’s All American President Jim LaGanke, third from right, to celebrate the ceremonial opening of Stewart’s All American Grill at 3...

Chiquita Queen opens in royal fashion on Sawmill Rd.

WEST HAVEN, April 13, 2018 — Louis P. Esposito Jr., executive assistant to Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, cuts the ribbon Friday, April 13, with Chiquita Queen owner Martha Lojano, accompanied by her son Kenny Buestan, to mark the ceremonial opening of the new Ecu...

The ‘boot’ is back; city starts booting tax delinquents April 15

WEST HAVEN, April 3, 2018 — City residents who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes before the “boot” program begins Sunday, April 15, or risk their vehicles being immobilized with ...

State’s first DMV Express opens in West Haven City Hall

PHOTO — Officials from the city, state and West Haven Chamber of Commerce celebrate the opening of Connecticut’s first DMV Express — a Department of Motor Vehicles license and ID card renewal center — in West Haven ...

Watch St. Patrick’s Day 2018 on city’s YouTube channel

WEST HAVEN, March 20, 2018 — Watch West Haven’s 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration honoring Irishman of the Year Coleman William Walsh Jr. on the city’s official YouTube channel.

Watch the video on We...

City toasts Coleman W. Walsh Jr. as Irishman of the Year

PHOTO — Joined by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Irishman of the Year Coleman William Walsh Jr. pulls off the shroud revealing the Kelly green street sign designating the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall “Coleman W. Walsh Jr. Square”...

FY2018-19 budget available for download

WEST HAVEN, March 16, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi unveiled her fiscal year 2018-19 recommended budget to the City Council on Thursday night, March 15. To download or view the budget, please visit the following link: FY2018-19 Recommended Operati...

Rossi cites O’Brien as Elks Irishman of the Year

WEST HAVEN, March 12, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presents a citation to former Mayor Ed O’Brien recognizing his selection as the West Haven Elks Lodge’s Irishman of the Year during a ceremony Saturday night, March 10, at Lodge 1537, 265 Main St. O’Brien ...

Clarification issued for Tax Collector’s Demand Notice

WEST HAVEN, March 9, 2018 — A Tax Collector’s Demand is a delinquent notice informing a taxpayer that as of a given date, the tax office’s records indicate that past-due taxes are owed.

Interest charges on the statement are ca...

Black Balloon Day calls attention to opioid addiction

PHOTO — Flanked by black balloons, the Rev. Kathryn King, pastor of the First Congregational Church of West Haven, leads, from left, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, former City Council Chairman Nicholas A. Pascale, state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro, R-West Haven, mayor...

Telling tales

WEST HAVEN, March 5, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi reads to preschoolers during Read Across America Day at the West Haven Community House preschool Head Start program Friday, March 2.

More than 150 books were donated to the program by Read To Grow ...

Cultural event celebrates West Haven’s black heritage

PHOTO — Moses and Roberta Douglas, West Haven’s African-American Citizens of the Year, receive a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi during the 22nd annual Black Heritage Celebration Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, at City Hall. The cultura...

Free CCM prescription discount cards available

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 22, 2018 — The City of West Haven Prescription Discount Card is available for uninsured and underinsured residents, as well as their pets, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said.

Rossi said the free card, which reduces prescription medication...

Active shooter situation discussed with city leaders

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 21, 2018 — Police Chief John Karajanis Jr. discusses an active shooter situation with city leaders, including Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, fire chiefs, police brass, and emergency management, 911 and school officials, on Wednesday morning, Feb. ...

Working for a better West Haven

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 8, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, is joined by, from left, state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro, R-West Haven, mayoral Executive Assistant Louis P. Esposito Jr., and state Reps. Dorinda Borer and Michael A. DiMassa, D-West Haven,...

Ye Olde Barber Shoppe celebrates 50 years of haircuts

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 7, 2018 — Ye Olde Barber Shoppe owner Joseph Libero receives a citation for 50 years in business from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 356 Campbell Ave.

Joining the celebration are friends and patrons of Libero, from...

Ribbon-cutting marks opening of The Spot Bar and Grill

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 2, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, holding a pair of oversize scissors, cuts the ceremonial ribbon Friday, Feb. 2, with Russell Rivera and Lonnie Edwards, owners of The Spot Bar and Grill, to mark the restaurant’s grand o...

Temporary road closures take effect in Water St. area

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 22, 2018 — The city temporarily closed Richards Place and Center Street between First Avenue and Water Street on Monday, Jan. 22, to help curb illegal dumping and vagrancy in the area, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said.

Most of the resid...

Rossi appoints economic development director

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi welcomes the appointment of new Planning and Development Commissioner Fred A. Messore on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, at City Hall. Messore, a native of West Haven, is senior vice president of Colonial Properties Inc....

175 ‘plungers’ brave icy L.I. Sound to aid breast cancer fight

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 16, 2018 — About 175 intrepid participants dash in and out of the 34-degree water of Long Island Sound during the 18th annual Icy Plunge for the Cure benefit Saturday morning, Jan. 13, at Savin Rock Beach.

As pledges continue to ...

Bulk trash pickup, e-waste drop-off schedule announced

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 2, 2018 — The 2018 bulk trash pickup schedule is March 5-9, June 4-8, Aug. 6-10 and Oct. 8-12.

Residents are reminded that bulk pickup is on their scheduled curbside collection days in the second calendar week of the four designa...

Garage owner donates emission testing for city vehicles

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi shakes hands with Chuck Zentarski on Wednesday morning, Jan. 3, at City Hall. Zentarski, who owns Chuck’s Garage at 52 Hood Terrace, is giving back to the city by performing the emission testing for free on...

Pearl Harbor remembered at solemn Bradley Pt. ceremony

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi delivers remarks Thursday, Dec. 7, during the city’s observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park. (City Photo/...

Iannucci Hendricks feted as West Haven’s Italian of the Year

PHOTO — Grace Iannucci Hendricks receives a jacket embroidered with her new title, Italian-American of the Year, and a citation from Mayor Edward M. O’Brien at West Haven’s 19th annual Columbus Day Celebration on the steps of...

YNH Health announces plans for developing Rte. 34 property

WEST HAVEN, Oct. 2, 2017 — Yale New Haven Health formally announced plans Monday, Oct. 2, for developing the Route 34 property it purchased in August for its future Yale New Haven Health Regional Operations Center.

Read the official YNH Health Ne...

36th annual Savin Rock Festival pays tribute to ‘the Rock’

PHOTO — Elements, featuring a 12-piece band, are shown headlining the 36th annual Savin Rock Festival Saturday night, July 29, performing funky Earth, Wind & Fire nuggets in front of 10,000 spectators and setting Old Grove Park ablaze with a...