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Colombian restaurateur Juan Carlos Arbeláez named Hispanic of the Year
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 24, 2026 — Colombian restaurateur Juan Carlos Arbeláez has been selected to receive the city’s prestigious Hispanic American of the Year award, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced.
West Haven public safety expo set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Savin Rock Park
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 25, 2026 — The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday, Oct. 3, to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health.
Officials break ground on UNH Pompea College of Business in West Haven
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 24, 2026 — With gold-plated shovels in tow, Mayor Dorinda Borer joined UNH President Jens Frederiksen and other university leaders to break ground on the new on-campus home of the Pompea College of Business on Friday, Sept. 18.
City announces $2.5M state grant for downtown infrastructure upgrades
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 22, 2026 — The state Community Investment Fund 2030 Board on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved the city’s $2.5 million grant request for downtown public infrastructure upgrades, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced.
Special Olympics Connecticut bocce competition returns to West Haven
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 21, 2026 — Nearly 300 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival Bocce Competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Saturday, Sept. 19.
Time capsule burial marks nation’s 250th; capsule to be unearthed on July 4, 2076
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 10, 2026 — As part of the city’s yearlong festivities celebrating America’s 250th, Mayor Dorinda Borer was joined by fellow Westies on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to bury a time capsule on the historic Green for a future generation to discover.
Former 9/11 flight attendant pushes airline beverage cart across the city
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 1, 2026 — City first responders rolled out the red carpet and welcomed former United Airlines flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto and his airline beverage cart to West Haven on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
City marks Overdose Awareness Day with proclamation and free naloxone training
WEST HAVEN, Sept. 1, 2026 — The Health Department held an Overdose Awareness Day observance Monday, Aug. 31, on the front steps of City Hall to honor the lives lost to overdose, support grieving families, and reduce stigma and save lives.