W. Haven voters asked to bring absentee ballots to City Hall

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 6, 2020 — Residents voting by absentee ballot in Tuesday’s presidential primary are advised to bring their completed ballots to City Hall instead of mailing them and to insert them into the ballot drop boxes at the Mai...

City Hall reopening to the public with restrictions Aug. 5

WEST HAVEN, July 28, 2020 — In accordance with state and local guidelines, City Hall is reopening to the public with restrictions Wednesday, Aug. 5, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city Health Director Maureen B. Lillis announced.

Rossi said the phased ...

West Haven reopening COVID-19 testing site on Green

WEST HAVEN, July 27, 2020 — The Health Department is reopening its COVID-19 testing site on the Green for another two weeks, starting Wednesday, Aug. 5, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Health Director Maureen B. Lillis announced.

The walk-up site, held ...

Beach parking reminders issued

WEST HAVEN, July 9, 2020 — Motorists are once again reminded about the city’s beach parking policy.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting the capacity of beach lots, parking is for West Haven residents only until further notice.

The city...

West Haven offers new window service to pay tax bills

PHOTO — The West Haven tax office’s new window service features large tents and a plywood staging area, along with a plywood ramp and walkway, on the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall to give taxpayers access to three windows to pay th...

Beach parking stickers mailed with West Haven tax bills

WEST HAVEN, June 18, 2020 — City tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — have been mailed and are payable in two installments: July and January. Included in the mailing are the new two-year beach...

West Haven reopening recreational venues June 17

WEST HAVEN, June 16, 2020 — In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city will reopen certain recreational venues this week, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city Health Director Maureen B. Lillis announced.

On Wednesday, June 17, the ...

Suggs sworn in as West Haven police commissioner

WEST HAVEN, June 10, 2020 — (Pictured): Mayor Nancy R. Rossi swears in Christopher M. Suggs to the Board of Police Commissioners during a ceremony attended by dozens of colleagues, friends and loved ones Wednesday, June 10, at The John C. Irelan...

Rossi issues statement on death of George Floyd

WEST HAVEN, June 3, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd.

Read the Statement.

Rossi sets committee to mark West Haven’s centennial

WEST HAVEN, June 1, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is commissioning a special committee to create, organize and oversee events for West Haven’s 100th anniversary next year.

The West Haven Centennial Committee will celebrate the 1921 birth ...

Borer, Rossi herald $5.2M in funding for Beach St. raising

PHOTO — From left, state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, joined by City Engineer Abdul Quadir, announce $5.2 million in state funding for the raising of Beach Street during a news conference at the Sandy Point Beach &...

West Haven shoreline reopening with restrictions May 22

WEST HAVEN, May 14, 2020 — In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city will reopen beaches, the shoreline boardwalk and beach parking lots Friday, May 22, but with restrictions, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city Health Director ...

Bathhouse gets summer face-lift

WEST HAVEN, May 13, 2020 — (Pictured, from right): City sidewalk inspector Ernie Chiarelli, mayoral Executive Assistant Lou Esposito, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Wizard Painting Co. owner Todd Tompkins look on as a crew from Tompkins’ Sav...

Paving the way

WEST HAVEN, May 13, 2020 — (Pictured, from right): Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, city sidewalk inspector Ernie Chiarelli and Rossi’s executive assistant, Lou Esposito, look on as a steamroller from West Haven’s sidewalk contractor, E...

City promotes outdoor dining as Lamont lifts restrictions

WEST HAVEN, May 12, 2020 — As Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions on restaurants to allow outdoor dining, the city is encouraging West Haven restaurant owners to immediately start using outdoor dining to support their businesses amid the corona...

New sidewalks on boardwalk

WEST HAVEN, May 12, 2020 — (Pictured): An excavation crew from the city’s sidewalk contractor, Elm City Materials Inc. of Spring Street, replaces a 250-foot section of the shoreline boardwalk behind Savin Rock on Monday, May 11.

The wor...

West Haven participates in Low Interest Rate Program

WEST HAVEN, April 30, 2020 — The City Council on Wednesday night, April 22, approved a motion allowing the city to participate in the Low Interest Rate Program authorized by Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order in response to the coronavi...

Memorial Day parade canceled, Walk of Honor event moved

WEST HAVEN, April 29, 2020 — Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the city and the West Haven Veterans Council have canceled the Memorial Day parade and postponed the Veterans Walk of Honor dedication, Mayor Nancy ...

Hubbard Nature Center revitalization underway

PHOTO — The revitalization of the 7.6-acre Hubbard Nature and Education Center on Hubbard Road in West Shore is underway, thanks to city leaders and corporate sponsors. (City Photo/Barry Lee Cohen)

WEST HAVEN, April 28, 2020 — After mon...

Walmart gives supplies to 1st responders fighting virus

WEST HAVEN, April 20, 2020 — (Pictured): Walmart of West Haven employees donate several cases of Gatorade, water, and Lysol disinfectant spray and wipes to members of the West Shore, West Haven and City of West Haven Allingtown fire departments;...

Water St. closing April 27 for The Haven demolition phase

WEST HAVEN, April 15, 2020 — The city is permanently closing and abandoning Water Street on Monday, April 27, in preparation for the demolition phase of The Haven luxury outlet center.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said the project developer is setting up...

Pinpoint aids 1st responders with face shields to fight COVID

WEST HAVEN, April 9, 2020 — (Pictured): Pinpoint managing partner T.J. Andrews, front left, presents city and fire officials Thursday, April 9, with a boxed donation of 75 clear plastic face shields — 25 for each of West Haven&rsqu...

City supports YNH Health operations center with approvals

WEST HAVEN, April 8, 2020 — City and fire officials recently fast-tracked the permit and approval process to help Yale New Haven Health implement emergency logistical support operations at its new 140,000-square-foot Regional Operations Center o...

Rossi thanks Allingtown company for making medical gowns

WEST HAVEN, April 7, 2020 — (Pictured): During a tour of Thermaxx Jackets in Allingtown on Wednesday, April 1, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi thanks the company, which normally makes insulation for construction projects, for making disposable medical gown...

Sign of the times

WEST HAVEN, April 7, 2020 — (Pictured, from left): In these unprecedented times, a symbol of love and hope is assembled on the northeast corner of the Green on Tuesday, April 7, by Department of Park Maintenance employees Terrence Tucker, Jim Si...

Rossi issues statement on 1st COVID-19 death in West Haven

WEST HAVEN, March 25, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has issued a statement on the first coronavirus death in West Haven.

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City Hall closed for business on Fridays until further notice

WEST HAVEN, March 24, 2020 — Effective March 27, City Hall will be closed on Fridays until further notice in response to the coronavirus crisis and to provide the opportunity for a more thorough and deeper cleaning of the building on a weekly ba...

West Haven resident tests positive for COVID-19

WEST HAVEN, March 18, 2020 — A city resident has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Health Director Maureen B. Lillis confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, March 18.

“The state Department of Public Health has notified the city that a ...

West Haven pollinator project grant launched

WEST HAVEN, March 18, 2020 — David Carr is inviting city residents and businesses to invest in an environmental sustainability project that aims to install pollinator-friendly plants in public spaces, including parks and schoolyards, and residen...

Rossi issues emergency order in response to COVID-19

WEST HAVEN, March 17, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has issued an emergency order in response to the new coronavirus disease, called COVID-19.

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City buildings, departments closed to the public for 2 weeks

WEST HAVEN, March 16, 2020 — In response to COVID-19, the city has closed all municipal buildings and departments to the public for a minimum of two weeks, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced.

The local public health protocol, implemented to discourag...

West Haven St. Patrick’s Day Celebration postponed

WEST HAVEN, March 16, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and the West Haven St. Patrick’s Day Committee have postponed the 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration honoring Irishman of the Year Keith M. Sweeney to coincide with the...

‘Surprise’ celebration marks Esposito’s 80th birthday

WEST HAVEN, March 6, 2020 — (Pictured): Louis P. “Lou” Esposito Jr., with wife Kathleen, right, receives a citation in honor of his 80th birthday from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi during a surprise celebration with dozens of co-worke...

Read Across America Day

WEST HAVEN, March 2, 2020 — (Pictured): Mayor Nancy R. Rossi reads the 1957 Dr. Seuss children’s book “The Cat in the Hat” to second graders of teacher Carmela Armellino’s class at Savin Rock Community Sch...

Cultural event celebrates West Haven’s black heritage

PHOTO — West Haven African American Citizen of the Year Freddy Jackson, third from left, is joined by his wife, Miriam Silas Jackson, second from left, as he receives a citation from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and West Haven Black Heritage Committee C...

Creator of Mounds candy bar cited posthumously

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 14, 2020 — (Pictured): Vincent Nitido Jr., center, receives citations Friday, Feb. 14, from state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi honoring his father, the late Vincent Nitido Sr., as a brilliant mind in the indu...

Rossi tours Park View development in Allingtown

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 12, 2020 — (Pictured): Acorn Group Vice President Gary S. Letendre, second from right, leads Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, on a site tour of Acorn’s budding Park View mixed-use development on Cellini Place, just off Ro...

West Haven realizes continued grand list growth

WEST HAVEN, Feb. 5, 2020 — The city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $36 million, or just over 1%, for fiscal year 2019, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced.

The net grand list is now more than $2.7 billion, said Rossi, a...

Rossi reestablishes Economic Development Commission

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 17, 2020 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has reestablished the Economic Development Commission by appointing a handful of new members who bring a trove of experience in development, education, health care and the arts.

The recently appoin...

Sustainable CT awards $5K grant for pollinator project

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 13, 2020 — The West Haven Pollinator Pathway project has received a $5,000 Community Match Fund grant from Sustainable CT, project coordinator David Carr announced.

The Pollinator Pathway project aligns with the objective of acti...

Schedule announced for bulk trash pickup, e-waste drop-off

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 6, 2020 — The 2020 pickup schedule for bulk trash is April 20-24 and Sept. 14-18.

Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before pickup. Violations car...

Reminders about Christmas trees, holiday trash pickup

WEST HAVEN, Jan. 2, 2020 — The city 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 ...

Rossi cited for leadership, city’s sustainability designation

PHOTO — West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi receives a framed certificate from Trinity College professor Daniel J. Mrozowski, left, and Connecticut Conference of Municipalities President Neil M. O’Leary, the mayor of Waterbury, on Tuesday,...

Lowe’s gives back again, builds West Haven’s 1st gaga pit

PHOTO — The new gaga pit in Painter Park built by employees from Lowe’s of Milford. Gaga is a form of dodgeball played in an octagon-shaped structure, or pit. (City Photo/Tom Conroy)

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 15, 2019 — Employees from ...

City honored with Sustainable CT’s Bronze certification

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 1, 2019 — West Haven was among the Connecticut municipalities recognized at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Wednesday, Oct. 30, for achieving certification as a Sustainable CT community.

The city met high standards in a...

WHHS solar array will save city $1M in electrical costs

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi on Monday, Oct. 28, announces a rooftop solar array for the underway reconstruction of West Haven High School that will generate power for the school once it is installed and save the city more than $1 million in ele...

Bysiewicz, Rossi tour pair of businesses in Allingtown

PHOTO — Sabatino Tartufi CEO Federico Balestra, left, discusses his family’s 108-year-old business with, from right, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, state Rep. Michael A. DiMassa, D-West Haven, and Bysiewicz’s...

Aniello Cappetta feted as West Haven’s Italian of the Year

PHOTO — Aniello Cappetta receives an embroidered “Italian American of the Year” jacket from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi at the city’s 21st annual Columbus Day Celebration on the steps of City Hall on Friday, Oct. 11. (City...

Iris Milagros Diaz honored as city’s Hispanic of the Year

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presents Iris Milagros Diaz with a black “Hispanic American of the Year” jacket at the city’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on the steps of City Hall on Friday, Oct. 4. (Ci...

Revaluation underway for West Haven homeowners

WEST HAVEN, Oct. 3, 2019 — West Haven has hired the appraisal company Vision Government Solutions Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts, to perform the city’s state-mandated 2020 revaluation.

Data mailers are being sent to residential property ...

Roundabout upgrade slated for Jones Hill Rd., Ocean Ave.

PHOTO — An aerial rendering from the state Department of Transportation showing the soon-to-be upgraded Oyster River roundabout at Jones Hill Road and Ocean Avenue in the city’s Baybrook section. (CTDOT)

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 24, 2019 &...