Brian Zahn
New Haven Register
New Haven, CT, United States
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West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi's $51K car purchase raises questions about timing, urgency
According to a public records request, West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi purchased a new Ford Explorer with city money last year. → Read More
29-year-old woman found dead in West Haven river was a driven interpreter: ‘A lot of beautiful memories’
Roya Mohammadi, 29, was an interpreter at the CT nonprofit Havenly, where she "became a member of our community." She had been missing before her death. → Read More
West Haven charter revision unlikely despite calls for change
West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi said she has no intention of initiating another charter revision process after the city's last effort failed. → Read More
First all-girl Boy Scouts of America troop established in West Haven
A West Haven Girl Scouts of the USA troop changed its affiliation to the Boy Scouts of America, citing a need for more robust and challenging programming. → Read More
CT oversight board seeks to include West Haven City Council, cools takeover talks
Members of the Municipal Accountability Review Board also said the coming elections could be a chance for residents to choose new leadership. → Read More
CT Attorney General Tong sues DiMassa co-conspirator Bernardo over pension
Attorney General William Tong has sued John Bernardo, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, over his pension benefits. → Read More
West Haven schools to remain open on primary election day
The West Haven Board of Education approved a school calendar keeping schools open on the day of the primary election, despite registrars' concerns. → Read More
Officials: West Haven trash pilot data contaminated, education needed
Officials said data regarding a pilot program to remove food scraps from the waste stream cannot be used, as too many residents are not sorting it properly. → Read More
West Haven mayor under fire after city is left without a finance director at start of budget season
City Council members say they can't do their job if no one, including the mayor, is there to answers questions or provide information. → Read More
Convicted DiMassa codefendant requests acquittal, new trial in West Haven fraud scheme case
John Trasacco, who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, filed a motion for an acquittal and a new trial. → Read More
West Haven officials hope to avoid state takeover, loss of control
After a member of a state oversight board expressed a desire to evaluate state takeover of West Haven, city officials believe such a situation is best avoided. → Read More
Jackson out as West Haven finance director
Just days short of one year in the City Hall role,a city statement said Jackson "decided... → Read More
Police: Speeding, stolen car at center of downtown West Haven crash
Police said a car stolen from East Haven sped through downtown West Haven Tuesday, colliding with three vehicles. → Read More
New Haven animal shelter undergoing changes amid investigation
State officials said there is an active investigation into New Haven's Robin I. Kroogman Animal Shelter and city police say changes are underway. → Read More
Former West Haven schools athletic director gets probation for 'home upgrade' theft
Jonathan Capone used a school district credit card to buy more than $14,000 worth of items to upgrade his own home. → Read More
West Haven officials question 'cost' of budget surplus due to unfilled jobs
Although West Haven's administration has projected a surplus for the current fiscal year, officials ask if it's because money is not being spent as planned. → Read More
West Haven mayoral race grows by 2 candidates
Former West Haven mayor Ed O'Brien and former Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins joined or expressed interest in joining the mayoral race. → Read More
MARB mulls state takeover of West Haven to address compliance issues
Members of the MARB asked the Attorney General's office to review language used in the state's 2001 takeover of Waterbury to potentially apply to West Haven. → Read More
West Haven Black Coalition plans first scholarship dinner since 2020
To date, West Haven Black Coalition founder Carroll E. Brown said the group has disbursed more than $200,000 in scholarships to city students attending college. → Read More
West Haven puts ineligible spending of fed funds toward police overtime instead
West Haven Finance Director Scott Jackson said the city stands by the initial use of federal pandemic funding for paying out compensatory time. → Read More