West Haven
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Board of Police Commissioners
The Board of Police Commissioners will review monthly traffic and animal control reports and the current budget. The board will also decide on two disputed traffic tickets and plan for the 'Closer to Free Ride' event in September.
- Review of disputed ticket #10279 (5/20/2026)
- Review of disputed ticket #15382 (5/26/2026)
- Planning for Closer to Free Ride on September 19, 2026
- Chief's budget report
- Executive session on personnel matters
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Charter Revision Commission
The Charter Revision Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on recommendations made by the City Council regarding the draft revised city charter.
- Review of City Council recommendations for the draft revised charter
Charter Revision Commission
The West Haven Charter Revision Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on the City Council's recommendations for revisions to the draft revised charter. The agenda also includes scheduling additional commission meetings and approving previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion on City Council's charter revision recommendations
- Discussion on scheduling additional commission meetings
City Council
The City Council and the Charter Revision Commission are holding a joint special meeting. They will deliberate on recommendations for revisions to the draft of the city's revised Charter.
- Review of draft revised City Charter
City Council
The City Council and Charter Revision Commission are meeting jointly to deliberate on the Council's recommendations for revisions to the draft revised city charter. This special meeting focuses on discussing and finalizing proposed charter changes.
- Deliberations on City Council recommendations for charter revisions
Charter Revision Commission
The West Haven City Council and Charter Revision Commission are holding a joint special meeting to discuss the City Council's recommendations for changes to the draft revised city charter. The meeting is focused on deliberations, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts mentioned.
- Deliberations on City Council's recommendations for charter revisions
Charter Revision Commission
The City Council and the Charter Revision Commission are meeting to deliberate on recommendations regarding the draft revised city charter. The discussion focuses on proposed revisions submitted by the City Council to the commission.
- Deliberations on City Council's recommendations for the draft revised charter
West Haven High School Building Committee
The West Haven High School Building Committee has canceled its regular meetings scheduled for June 9 and June 23, 2026. This is due to a lack of new business to conduct this month.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing on Phase 2 of proposed zoning regulation amendments to clarify language, remove contradictions, and reduce redundancy, including deleting references to the defunct Commissioner of Planning and Development. They will also discuss Phase 3 amendments and potential regulations for data centers, and hear from Mike Altieri regarding a VDO application at 360 Campbell Ave.
- Continued public hearing on Phase 2 zoning regulation amendments
- Removal of references to 'Commissioner of Planning and Development'
- Discussion of Phase 3 zoning regulation amendments
- Discussion of creating regulations for data centers
- Mike Altieri appearance re VDO application at 360 Campbell Ave
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Phase 2 amendments to zoning regulations, including adjustments to buffer distances for nail salons, cannabis, liquor stores (800 ft.), and adult establishments (1,000 ft.). Electric vehicle charging station language was reverted to original. The vote was unanimous on a motion by Commissioner Biancur.
- Approved Phase 2 zoning regulation amendments with adjusted distances (unanimous)
- Set nail salons, cannabis, and liquor stores at 800 ft. radius
- Maintained adult establishments at 1,000 ft. radius
- Reverted EV section 49.4.2.(1) to original language
- Reverted display size to 24" diagonally (Section 8)
- Reverted summary table (Section 49.4.5.6) to R and SP for Level 1, 2, 3 respectively
- Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 (Biancur abstained)
City Council
The City Council and Charter Revision Commission are holding a joint special meeting. They will deliberate on recommendations for revisions to the draft of the city's revised Charter.
- Review of draft revised City Charter
City Council
This special joint meeting of the City Council and Charter Revision Commission will focus on deliberations regarding the City Council's recommendations for revisions to the draft revised city charter. No other business is scheduled.
- Deliberations on City Council recommendations for revisions to the draft revised city charter
Charter Revision Commission
The West Haven City Council and Charter Revision Commission are meeting jointly to deliberate on the City Council's proposed changes to the draft revised city charter. These deliberations will shape the final version of the charter to be presented to voters.
- Deliberations on City Council’s recommendations for revisions to the draft revised Charter
Charter Revision Commission
The West Haven City Council and Charter Revision Commission will meet to deliberate on council recommendations for revising the city's draft charter. The session covers procedural steps and proposed governance changes. No specific public hearings or concrete amendments are listed for this special meeting.
- Deliberations on City Council recommendations for charter revisions
- Review of draft revised city charter provisions
- Procedural roll calls and clerk announcements
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal to issue over $12 million in bonds to fund the FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing on new city ordinances regarding leaves and yard waste.
- Ordinance to issue bonds in the amount of $12,477,252 for capital projects
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 206 (Streets and Sidewalks) to add Article VIII regarding Leaves and Yard Waste
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget
- Approval of $1,121.40 in animal shelter donations
- Re-appointments to the Ethics Commission and Energy Commission
City Council
The West Haven City Council will review and vote on a $12,477,252 capital bond ordinance to fund FY 2024/2025 municipal projects. Members will also consider a code amendment establishing new rules for leaves and yard waste collection. Additionally, the council will approve committee reports, accept animal shelter donations, and reappoint members to the Ethics and Energy Commissions.
- Ordinance authorizing $12,477,252 in capital bonds for FY 2024/2025 projects
- Amendment to Chapter 206 adding new leaves and yard waste collection rules
- Resolution amending the FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget
- Acceptance of $1,121.40 in animal shelter donations
- Reappointments to the Ethics Commission and Energy Commission through 2029
The council adopted a new ordinance prohibiting leaves and yard waste in streets, sidewalks, and waterways. It also approved the sale of delinquent tax and sewer liens totaling $1.87 million to RAM Financial Group for $1.96 million, and authorized $1,121 in animal shelter donations and a homeland security grant agreement. Public hearings were scheduled for July 27 on a capital budget amendment and a $12.48 million bond issuance.
- Adopted leaves/yard waste ordinance (Chapter 206, Article VIII) (unanimous)
- Approved assignment of delinquent 2024 tax/sewer liens to RAM Financial Group for $1,956,434.79 (unanimous)
- Approved Animal Shelter donations totaling $1,121.40 (unanimous)
- Approved FY2025 Homeland Security Grant MOA (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for July 27 on capital budget amendment (first reading)
- Scheduled public hearing for July 27 on $12,477,252 bond issuance (first reading)
- Re-appointments to Ethics and Energy Commissions referred to committees
City Council
At a special meeting, the West Haven City Council will discuss and vote on recommendations for revisions to the proposed revised City Charter. These recommendations follow a public hearing and will be forwarded to the Charter Revision Commission.
- Deliberation and action on City Council recommendations for charter revision
City Council
The City Council will deliberate and vote on its recommendations to the Charter Revision Commission for changes to the proposed revised city charter, following a public hearing. This is the primary action item of the special meeting.
- Deliberations and action on Council recommendations for charter revisions
Zoning Board of Appeals
The West Haven Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on multiple variance and special use requests, including a variance for increased building and lot coverage at 461 R Ocean Avenue, a special use exception for a rental property on Delawan Avenue, and fence height and lot dimension variances on Meloy Road and Hillcrest Avenue. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.
- 461 R Ocean Ave: variance for 29.7% building coverage (20% required) and 41.26% lot coverage (35% allowed)
- 51 Delawan Ave: special use exception for rental property in R2 district
- 65 Meloy Road: variance to keep fence at 6' height (7' required) and maintain corner visibility triangle
- 33 Hillcrest Ave Lot 1 & Lot 2: variances for lot width, side setback, and lot size in R3 district
- 206 Church St: variance to allow storage unit height of 6'9" (6'6" required)
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a fence at 65 Meloy Rd, two lots at 33 Hillcrest Ave, and a storage unit at 206 Church St, all 5-0. A special use exception for a rental property at 51 Delawan Ave was continued to August 19 after the commission was unaware of a request for continuation. An application for a variance at 461R Ocean Ave was withdrawn.
- Approved fence height variance at 65 Meloy Rd (5-0)
- Approved lot width/setback variance at 33 Hillcrest Ave Lot 1 (5-0)
- Approved lot width/setback variance at 33 Hillcrest Ave Lot 2 (5-0)
- Approved storage unit height variance at 206 Church St with condition of no plumbing (5-0)
- Continued special use exception at 51 Delawan Ave to August 19
- Variance at 461R Ocean Ave withdrawn by applicant
Energy Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the West Haven Energy Commission. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, public input, and reports from development and clean energy outreach subcommittees.
- Review minutes from April 15, 2026
- Public input session
- Subcommittee reports: Development
- Subcommittee reports: Clean Energy Community Outreach
- Old and new business discussion
The West Haven Energy Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. No new business items were voted on; the meeting consisted of subcommittee reports and updates on energy programs, EV chargers, and legislative changes.
- Approved agenda without amendments (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 (unanimous)
City Council
The West Haven City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Charter Revision Commission's proposed revised city charter. The council will deliberate and take action on adopting the new charter.
- Deliberations and action on the Charter Revision Commission's proposed revised Charter
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to deliberate and take action on the Charter Revision Commission's proposed revised charter. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Deliberation and action on proposed revised charter from Charter Revision Commission
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The session will focus on the Council's recommendations to the Charter Revision Commission regarding the proposed revised City Charter.
- Public hearing on City Council recommendations for Charter revisions
City Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on its recommendations to the Charter Revision Commission for revisions to the proposed revised charter. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on City Council's recommendations for charter revisions
The City Council held a special meeting and public hearing to receive public comments on proposed charter revisions. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned.
- No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new board member, elect officers, and set future meeting dates. No complaints or investigations are on the agenda.
- Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
- Introduction of new board member Colleen Weatherspoon
- Election of new officers
- Establish schedule of meetings moving forward
Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate canceling the regular commission meeting for June 16, 2026. No substantive items, public hearings, or votes are scheduled. Residents should contact the Office of Planning and Development for future updates.
City Council
The City Council is reviewing and potentially adopting a comprehensive revised charter for the City of West Haven, as amended on February 26, 2026. This document outlines the structure, powers, and procedures of city government, including elections, departments, budget processes, and ethics rules.
- Proposed charter establishes new provisions for board consolidation and merger
- Defines mayor's grant-in-aid power
- Includes updated budget and capital planning procedures
- Sets ethics code and standards of conduct for officials
- Enables initiative and referendum powers
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a proposed draft of a revised City Charter. The 79-page document outlines the structure of city government, including powers of the mayor and council, election procedures, and budget processes. This is a major governance document that would replace the current charter if adopted.
- Proposed charter defines powers of Mayor and City Council
- Establishes rules for elections, including council vacancies
- Outlines procedures for operating and capital budgets
- Details creation and duties of boards and commissions
- Includes code of ethics and initiative/referendum powers
City Council
The West Haven City Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate and take action on the proposed revised Charter from the Charter Revision Commission. This is the only item on the agenda.
- Deliberations and vote on proposed revised Charter
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the Charter Revision Commission's proposed changes to the city's governing document.
- Proposed revised City Charter
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from May 26. A public hearing on Phase 2 zoning regulation amendments was continued to June 23, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
- Continued public hearing on Phase 2 zoning amendments (File ZR-26-24) to June 23
City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners
City Council
The City Council approved Mayor Borer's FY27 recommended 5-year Capital Plan (12-0). It also approved multiple Neighborhood Assistance Program grants totaling $58,149.73 for local organizations and the proposed CDBG budget for Program Year 52. A public hearing was scheduled for a proposed 1-year moratorium on data center development and for an amendment on leaves and yard waste. The reappointment of Christian Sanchez to the Fair Rent Commission and a property transfer at 281 Front Avenue were also approved.
- Approved FY27 5-year capital plan (12-0)
- Approved $5,000 NAA grant for West Haven Fire Department Allingtown (unanimous, Quagliani abstained)
- Approved $7,149.73 NAA grant for West Haven Community House (unanimous, Quagliani abstained)
- Approved $18,000 NAA grant for Ward Heitmann House Museum (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 NAA grant for Marrakech, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $8,000 NAA grant for CT Financial Scholars (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG budget for Program Year 52 (unanimous, Quagliani abstained)
- Scheduled public hearing for data center moratorium and leaves/yard waste amendment