West Haven
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City Of West Haven
History
The history of West Haven really began in 1638 when the early settlers landed in New Haven at what is now the intersection of College and George Streets. Land extending westward from the Quinnipiac River to approximately the foot of what is now known as Allingtown Hill and Cove River was purchased from the Indians and on May 20, 1645, additional acreage was obtained but this latter purchase caused a long dispute with Milford who claimed to have bought the same land. This whole area was called West Farms and it was originally used for cattle pasturage. Salt hay was cut there and oysters and clams were gathered from the waters of Long Island Sound. The year 1639 saw a footbridge built across West River to facilitate crossing. In 1640, these "common lands" were divided by lot and the following year a cart bridge was erected over the West River. The records reveal that in 1646 one Nehemiah Smith cared for all the town sheep in return for the use of certain west-side pasturage as his own.
Recent News
City Of West Haven City Notes - February 14, 2023
Couples wed 50 years feted at in-person valentine party West Haven, Feb. 14, 2023 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi gave out valentines to 17 married couples of 50 years and more at the city’s first in-person Valentine’s Day party in three…
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Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - February 10, 2023
WEST HAVEN, Feb. 10, 2023 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is urging the support of a relief effort mobilized by a popular city diner for the survivors of this week’s catastrophic earthquake in Turkey. Elm Diner at 111 Elm St. is collecting…
Read More »City Of West Haven : New Bid Posting West Haven High School Pamela Gardner Lecture Hall
To access and view all bid documents, click on the following link: https://securecc.smartinsight.co/#/PublicBidProject/687791. The Pamela Bellmore Gardner Memorial Lecture Hall is an approximately 2,000-square-foot addition to the recently…
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Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - February 7, 2023
Rossi holding Feb. 21 town hall in person, on Facebook Live WEST HAVEN, Feb. 7, 2023 — Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is inviting residents to participate in a town hall meeting in person at City Hall or virtually on Facebook Live at 6 p.m. Feb. 21.…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - February 3, 2023
New city restaurant, Tropical Caribbean, marks opening Sporting a pair of oversize scissors, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut a blue ribbon with Tropical Caribbean co-owner Juan Reyes on Thursday to celebrate the homestyle restaurant’s grand opening…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - February 1, 2023
Allingtown Fire Department gets $927K FEMA grant for new radios WEST HAVEN, Feb. 1, 2023 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday awarded the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown a $927,333 grant for new radios, Mayor…
Read More »City Of West Haven : New Bid Posting First Congregational Church Steeple Repairs
Please see the attached files below for all bid information. Publication Date/Time: 2/1/2023 11:04 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2023 2:00 PM Bid Opening Information: See bid document information Pre-bid Meeting: 2/8/2023 1:00 PM, 1 Church St.…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 30, 2023
Tax relief programs for elderly, disabled homeowners offered West Haven, Jan. 30, 2023 — The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 26, 2023
Park-Rec offers discounted tickets to see Westchester Knicks on Sunday WEST HAVEN, Jan. 26, 2023 — The Department of Parks and Recreation is once again teaming up with the Westchester Knicks for an exclusive ticket offer for city families.…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 24, 2023
West Haven permanently removing skateboard park on Beach Street WEST HAVEN, Jan. 24, 2023 — In preparation for the second phase of this year’s road-raising project, the city is permanently removing the Beach Street Skatepark. On…
Read More »City Of West Haven : New Bid Posting Conference Room Improvements
Publication Date/Time: 1/23/2023 11:29 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2023 2:00 PM Bid Opening Information: See RFQ document information Pre-bid Meeting: 1/26/2023 3 PM, 355 Main St. Contact Person: Questions regarding the requests for proposals…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 20, 2023
Residents learn ‘what goes in the blue bin, what doesn’t’ WEST HAVEN, Jan. 20, 2023 — A standing room-only crowd of more than 100 residents participated in a free recycling workshop at City Hall on Thursday night to learn…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 19, 2023
Side Plate dishes up healthy eats at new city restaurant Mayor Nancy R. Rossi snipped a “West Haven blue” ribbon with Ryan Trevethan, the owner of The Side Plate, to celebrate the fast-casual restaurant’s grand opening at 1…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - January 17, 2023
Free radon test kits available WEST HAVEN, Jan. 17, 2023 — It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The city Health Department has a limited number of free radon test kits, Health…
Read More »City Of West Haven : New Bid Posting Platt Avenue And Plainfield Avenue Site Work
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Read More »City Of West Haven New Bid Posting Sanitary Sewers In Rockdale Road Area
Description: Please see the attached file below for all RFQ information. Publication Date/Time: 1/6/2023 12:31 PM Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2023 2:00 PM Bid Opening Information: See bid-specific documents Contact Person: Requests for…
Read More »City Of West Haven City Notes - December 22, 2022
WEST HAVEN, Dec. 22, 2022 — A “severe” coastal flood warning is in effect for West Haven through 1 p.m. Friday. A “moderate” wind advisory is also in effect for the city from 10 p.m. today to 10 p.m. Friday. Strong…
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