$5M grant awarded to reconstruct Elm St. for The Haven

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, right, on Thursday, Sept. 20, announces $5 million in state funding with state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, left, for the reconstruction of Elm Street — the future entrance of The Haven, a $200 millio...

Difference-makers

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 20, 2018 — Members of the West Haven High School Peer Advocacy Program and their school advisers, Monica Thomas, far left, and Abby Goodman, far right, receive the “You Make a Difference Award” and a $300 do...

Parent Support Groups set open house, resource fair

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 20, 2018 — The West Haven Local System of Care’s Parent Support Groups will hold an open house and resource fair from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the West Haven Community House, 227 Elm St.

The event, sponsored by the West Haven...

City’s first Harbor Management Plan adopted

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 19, 2018 — The City Council enacted an ordinance Monday, Sept. 10, adopting the city’s first Harbor Management Plan.

The new ordinance made West Haven the 24th municipality in Connecticut to have an adopted plan for ha...

Rossi renews license as city expands DMV Express hours

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 18, 2018 — West Haven Chamber of Commerce examiner Nicole Criscio, right, expedites a verified driver’s license renewal for Mayor Nancy R. Rossi at West Haven City Hall’s DMV Express on Tuesday, Sept. 18, th...

City-Wide Open Studios showcasing art projects in city

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 18, 2018 — Artspace, the nerve center of New Haven’s contemporary arts scene, is pleased to announce the 21st year of City-Wide Open Studios with Wellbeing as its festival theme.

The single largest concentration of exhibiting artists stat...

City’s DMV Express opening more weekdays starting Sept. 18

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 17, 2018 — The state Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, West Haven City Hall’s DMV Express will open more days each week for customers to get license and ID card renewals.

The...

Board to hear appeals on vehicle assessments Sept. 26

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 17, 2018 — The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the assessor’s office on the first floor of City Hall, 355 Main St., to hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2017 gr...

Land damaged by Sandy can be enrolled into easements

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 13, 2018 — The U.S. Agriculture Department is accepting a third round of applications from eligible landowners who want to sell the development rights of properties along Connecticut’s coastline that were damaged by T...

Domenic’s cited for 40 years of pizzas and grinders

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 12, 2018 — Domenic’s Apizza owner Domenic Giannotti, center, receives a citation for 40 years in business from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, third from left, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 18 Ocean Ave.

Marking the occasion are, f...

UI’s Vegetation Management Program resumes Sept. 11

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 10, 2018 — The next phase of United Illuminating’s Vegetation Management Program will kick off Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Allingtown.

The five-year program, which began in 2014, is designed to reduce the amount of vegetatio...

‘Boot’ program resumes Monday, Sept. 10

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 30, 2018 — City residents who are delinquent on their taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes as soon as possible.

The “boot” program resumes Monday, Sept. 10, and those who are delinquent on their motor ve...

New sidewalks on Savin Ave.

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 30, 2018 — An excavation crew from the city’s sidewalk contractor, Elm City Materials Inc. of Spring Street, repairs a section of sidewalk on Savin Avenue near Brown Street on Thursday, Aug. 23.

Citywide sidewalk repairs began in June. So ...

Amendola promoted to director of 911 center

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 30, 2018 — During a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 28, at City Hall, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, congratulates 911 dispatcher Jennifer A. Amendola on her promotion to director of the 911 Communications Center and outgoing Director Abe Colon on h...

HerSoul Restaurant & Bar opens on Campbell Ave.

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 28, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon Tuesday, Aug. 28, with HerSoul owner Karen May to mark the ceremonial opening of the new soul food restaurant and bar at 93 Campbell Ave., formerly Peroles Restaurant &...

Marseglia celebrates 102nd birthday

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 28, 2018 — Helen Marseglia receives a mayoral citation in honor of her 102nd birthday from Lou Esposito, executive assistant to Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, during a celebration with friends and loved ones, including Marseglia&rsqu...

Scholarship winner

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 28, 2018 — Members of the late Susan Ruickoldt’s family, Doug “the Rake” Ruickoldt, left, and his son Douglas J. Ruickoldt, present a $2,000 check on behalf of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness...

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens in The Atwood

PHOTO — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon Monday, Aug. 27, with franchise owner Prakash Wadhwani of Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes to mark the restaurant’s ceremonial opening at Route 1 and Atwood Place.

Joining the cele...

Pat Herbert marks a century

PHOTO — Patricia “Pat” Herbert celebrates her 100th birthday with William Heffernan, president of the West Haven Community House board of directors, and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi during a reception Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Communi...

New UNH police officer takes oath of office

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 20, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi swears in new University of New Haven police Officer Elisa Tuozzoli, with her daughter, Adriana, on Friday, Aug. 17, at City Hall.

Also attending the ceremony were Tuozzoli’s two sons; Ro...

DPH issues mold education tips

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 20, 2018 — The warm, humid weather experienced by Connecticut residents every summer brings many enjoyable outdoor activities. The weather can also bring an increase in mold growth.

To protect your home from mold, read the state Department...

Rossi issues warning about illegal dumping

PHOTO — The site of the alleged illegal dumping incident behind the former Nick’s Luncheonette at 423 First Ave. on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Police later arrested and charged an employee of a West Haven landscaping company with two counts of...

RWA bringing advanced metering infrastructure to city

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 6, 2018 — About 13,000 Regional Water Authority customers in West Haven will have the water industry’s latest metering technology installed starting next month, joining the 50,000 customers in the RWA’s water district who have already rec...

Cositas Ricas brings Latin American flavor to downtown

WEST HAVEN, Aug. 2, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, right, cuts the ribbon Sunday, July 29, with Cositas Ricas owner Pilar Garcia Leon to celebrate the ceremonial opening of the fruit and frozen beverage shop at 445 Campbell Ave.

Joined by friends a...

Residents must remove bulk trash from curb or face a fine

WEST HAVEN, July 27, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and acting Public Works Commissioner Lou Esposito said Friday, July 27, that some residents are putting out bulk trash for pickup despite the city having canceled its August bulk pickup week.

Rossi...

Blumenthal, Rossi discuss federal aid for city’s coastline

PHOTO — During a news conference Friday morning, July 20, at the Savin Rock gazebo, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi discuss how an upcoming Senate vote could bring “millions of dollars” in fede...

Bulk trash pickup suspended for August

WEST HAVEN, July 19, 2018 — As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to cut costs, the bulk trash pickup slated for Aug. 6-10 has been suspended, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and acting Public Works Commissioner Lou Esposito said Thursday, July 1...

Statement from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi

WEST HAVEN, July 19, 2018 — “We are pleased that our partner Dattco has stepped up to the plate and that senior bus service for medical appointments will be uninterrupted for Monday the 23rd of July. Unfortunately, the state oversight ...

Farmers market now open Thursdays, Saturdays on Green

WEST HAVEN, July 12, 2018 — The Tony Inzero Farmers Market is open for its 19th season on the Green.

Through Oct. 27, the expanded marketplace at Main Street and Campbell Avenue features state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables from ...

Vouchers available for farmers market

WEST HAVEN, July 12, 2018 — Farmers market vouchers are available at the West Haven/Allingtown Senior Center, 201 Noble St.

To receive $18 in vouchers, the income limits for those at least 60 years old are $30,451 per year, or $2,537 per month, for a marri...

DPW working to pick up curbside compostable items

WEST HAVEN, July 11, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and acting Public Works Commissioner Lou Esposito are asking for residents’ patience as city workers continue to pick up leaf bags and brush.

Rossi and Esposito said the weekly pickups ar...

2018 Fireworks Adbook

My thanks go to everyone who supported this ad book. I know it was important to a great number of people that the 2018 fireworks go on as scheduled. With the purchase of these ads, donors are helping to defray the labor costs associated with the fireworks...

Timer-controlled locks installed in Old Grove bathrooms

WEST HAVEN, June 28, 2018 — The timer-controlled locks for the bathrooms in Old Grove Park have been installed, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced Thursday, June 28.

Rossi said the bathrooms, which front the Savin Rock beach walk, will be open from 7 a.m. to 1...

USAlliance Financial relocates to The Atwood on Route 1

WEST HAVEN, June 25, 2018 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cuts the ceremonial ribbon Saturday, June 16, to celebrate the grand reopening of USAlliance Financial at 1 Atwood Place, off Route 1.

From left, USAlliance Branch Manager Loren Wells, Councilwoman...

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, June 15, at City H...

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,” ...

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...

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...

$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...

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 $...

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...

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 Silver’s brother, former Silver’s Drug Shop owner Edward N. “Ed&rd...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Columbus Day event set for 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, on steps of City Hall

WEST HAVEN, May 21, 2018 — The West Haven Columbus Day Committee will present its Italian-American of the Year award at the city’s 20th annual Columbus Day Celebration.

The honor is bestowed each year on an Italian resident, or couple, who epitomizes servi...

Walk of Honor is site of Veterans Day tribute at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11

PHOTO — The Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh, File)

WEST HAVEN, June 28, 2018 — The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will hold a Veterans Day tribute at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, on th...

West Haven Vets Council plans Pearl Harbor observance Friday, Dec. 7

WEST HAVEN, Sept. 5, 2018 — The West Haven Veterans Council will hold an observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park.

Al...