West Haven public meetings in 2025

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will receive a monthly finance report and an overview of the budget cycle from Finance Director Michael Gormany. The meeting also provides a brief public comment period and allows committee members to raise any old or new business. No specific resolutions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Finance Update – Monthly Report
• Finance Update – Budget Cycle
• Other Finance updates (as needed)
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Old and new business items raised by committee members

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee has cancelled its December 23, 2025, regular meeting because it has no new business to conduct for the second scheduled meeting of the month.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• No agenda items scheduled for December 23, 2025

City Council

The Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled for December 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Energy Commission

The West Haven Energy Commission announced that the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. The notice was signed by Chairman Ray Collins.

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to continue deliberations on Case #25-010 and conduct deliberations for Case #25-011. The meeting also includes a report from the Sub-Committee.

• Case #25-010 deliberation (continued from December 2, 2025)
• Case #25-011 deliberation
• Report of Sub-Committee

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review the minutes from the Dec. 2, 2025 meeting and hear brief public comments. Reports from Animal Control and Traffic Management for November 2025 will be presented. The commission will consider Deputy Chief Carl V. Flemmig, Jr.'s retirement request effective Dec. 19, 2025.

• Review minutes of Dec. 2, 2025 meeting
• Public input – one person, three minutes each
• Animal Control Report – November 2025
• Traffic Management Report – November 2025
• Retirement request of Deputy Chief Carl V. Flemmig, Jr., effective Dec. 19, 2025

The Board unanimously accepted Deputy Chief Carl V. Flemmig’s retirement request, effective December 19, 2025. It also unanimously approved the hiring of Jenila Soares at Grade C, effective early January 2026. The Board entered and later exited an executive session, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Accepted agenda without amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes with title correction (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Deputy Chief Carl V. Flemmig, effective Dec 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Added hiring of Jenila Soares (Grade C) to agenda, effective Jan 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Jenila Soares, effective Jan 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The West Haven City Council will review several finance‑related communications, including a request to apply for a Community Investment Fund grant of up to $4,328,823 to fund streetscaping, traffic calming, pedestrian safety upgrades and façade improvements on Campbell Avenue. The Council will also consider approving a $56,958.46 donation from the Hometown Foundation for a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department K‑9 unit, a bid waiver for personal‑property audit services, an amendment to the city charter to modify budget adoption dates, and state legislative changes affecting veterans. Minutes from the November 24, 2025 regular meeting and the December 2025 special organizational meeting will be approved.

• Approve request to apply for a Community Investment Fund grant of up to $4,328,823 for streetscape, traffic calming, pedestrian safety and façade improvements on Campbell Avenue.
• Approve acceptance of a $56,958.46 donation from Hometown Foundation to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the West Haven Police Department K‑9 unit.
• Approve a bid waiver to contract a qualified vendor for personal‑property audit services for the City.
• Approve an amendment to the City Charter (Conn. Gen. Stat. §7-191b) to modify budget adoption dates.
• Consider state legislative changes regarding veterans and other exemptions.

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the City Charter to modify budget adoption deadlines, allowing more time for the mayor’s office to prepare the budget. It also approved $519.20 in animal‑shelter donations, a bid waiver for personal‑property audit services, a $56,958.46 donation for a police K‑9 unit, and applications for two grants: up to $4,328,823 for downtown streetscape and facade improvements, and up to $35,000 (50% local match) for a community garden project.

• Approved charter amendment to modify budget adoption dates (unanimous, 12‑0‑1)
• Approved animal‑shelter donations totaling $519.20 (unanimous)
• Approved bid waiver for personal‑property audit services (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $56,958.46 donation for police K‑9 unit (unanimous)
• Approved application for Community Investment Fund grant up to $4,328,823 for Campbell Avenue improvements (unanimous)
• Approved application for Urban Green & Community Garden grant up to $35,000 with 50% local match (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed amendment to the West Haven City Charter that would delay the budget adoption date from May to June. The changes affect operating, capital, and Water Pollution Control Authority budget timelines.

• Proposed charter amendment to modify budget adoption dates
• Operating budget submission date moved from February to February
• Budget submission to counsel moved from March to April
• Council budget adoption date moved from May to June
• Water Pollution Control Authority budget adoption moved from May to May

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The West Haven Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority will hold its monthly meeting on Dec 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Haven Police Department Community Room. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, call to order, roll call, limited public comments, the Acting Director’s report, discussion of old business, new business, and an executive session on personnel matters. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Public Comments (Limited to 5 minutes per person)
• Acting Director’s Report
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Executive Session – Personnel

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee will review Washington School project updates, including open items and the monthly report. Members will consider the project budget and a Gilbane invoice for $384,202.64. The committee will also vote on the proposed 2026 regular meeting schedule and other new business requiring a two‑thirds vote.

• Review and approve Gilbane invoice #202512-J054 for $384,202.64
• Discuss Washington School Project No. 21IDASY156142N0621 open items
• Consider proposed 2026 regular meeting schedule (action required)
• Action on the project budget
• New business requiring a 2/3 vote

The committee approved the agenda as presented and approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then approved Gilbane invoice #2025‑12‑J054 for $384,202.64 with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane invoice #2025‑12‑J054 for $384,202.64 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 PM (unanimous)

Seniors Commission

The Seniors Commission will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports from the Director of Elderly Services and the Commissioner of Human Resources. The body will also discuss a walkthrough of the future West Haven Community Center.

• Review of minutes from September 9, October 14, and November 18, 2025
• Discussion of a walkthrough of the future West Haven Community Center

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and review finance, communications, and reports from the Chief and Deputy Chief. The board will consider a grant modification for an S2 access control system, discuss replacement of E2/E8 equipment, and evaluate renovation plans for the Admiral station.

• Grant modification – S2 access control system
• E2/E8 replacement discussion
• Admiral station renovation
• Finance/Invoices/Revenue
• Communications

The Allingtown Fire Commissioners accepted the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Palumbo and a second by Commissioner Tappin. They then moved into an Executive Session at 7:41 p.m., returned to Regular Session at 8:10 p.m., and adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Tappin)
• Entered Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Tappin)
• Returned to Regular Session at 8:10 p.m. (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Diaz)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Diaz)

City Council

The regular City Council meeting set for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were presented.

City Council

Mayor Dorinda Borer called a special meeting of the West Haven City Council for Dec 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The council will elect a Chair and a Clerk, adopt the Council Rules for the 2025‑2027 session, and appoint its standing committees. No other business will be considered at this meeting.

• Motion to elect a City Council Chair
• Motion to elect a City Council Clerk
• Adopt the City Council Rules for the 2025‑2027 session
• Appointment of standing committees (Economic Development, Education, Environment, Sustainability and Energy, Finance, Health and Welfare, Infrastructure and Technology, Legislative Matters, Personnel and Civil Service, Public Lands, Public Safety, Public Works, Streets & Squares, Tax Deferral)
• Adjournment

The council unanimously elected Councilman Christopher Vargo as Chair and Stacy Riccio as Clerk. A motion to adopt the Council Rules as originally presented failed 2‑11. The council then approved the Rules with a 3‑minute public session amendment, passing 11‑2. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Christopher Vargo as Council Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Stacy Riccio as Clerk of the City Council (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt Council Rules as presented failed (2 in favor, 11 opposed)
• Approved Council Rules with 3‑minute public session amendment (11 in favor, 2 opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

Mayor Dorinda Borer called a special meeting of the West Haven City Council for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025. The council will elect a Chair, elect a Council Clerk, adopt the council rules for the 2025‑2027 session, and appoint the standing committees. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Motion to elect a City Council Chair
• Motion to elect a City Council Clerk
• Motion to adopt City Council Rules for the 2025‑2027 session
• Appointment of the standing committees of the City Council

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, is cancelled. The agenda includes items such as the deliberation of Case #25-010 and the review of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Case #25-010 deliberation
• Minutes of 09-02-2025 meeting
• Report of Sub-Committee
• Executive Session

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review October 2025 reports for animal control and attendance. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• October 2025 Animal Control Report
• October 2025 Attendance Report
• Letter of appreciation for Det. Michael Wolf
• Executive session regarding personnel

The Board of Police Commissioners approved adding Item 9.1 to the agenda concerning Officer Makiem Miller’s resignation. They then accepted the officer’s resignation, effective December 5, 2025, with a unanimous vote. The Board also entered an executive session on personnel matters and adjourned the meeting, both unanimously.

• Added Item 9.1 on Officer Miller’s resignation (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Officer Makiem Miller’s resignation effective Dec 5 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

ARPA Committee

The ARPA Committee will discuss an updated spending plan and a project list update. The body is seeking action on the 2026 meeting schedule and specific project payments.

• Payment of $19,500.00 to Carmody for CARES Act Financial Management
• Payment of $471.00 to Frankson Fence for Glad St. Park Fence Repair
• Payment of $31,411.52 to Daniels Equipment Company for Allingtown Wire Districts
• Payment of $12,823.00 to Emergency Services for Allingtown Wire Districts consulting
• Storm Water Management funding totaling $3,000,000

The ARPA Committee unanimously approved the $3 million Storm Water Management project. It also approved several ARPA invoices, including payments to Carmody, Daniels Equipment, and Antinozzi Associates. The committee adopted the 2026 ARPA meeting schedule and granted attorney David T. Grudberg permission to complete an approval form. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved waiver of reading November 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 ARPA meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Storm Water Management funding $3,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $19,500 payment to Carmody (unanimous)
• Approved $31,411.52 payment to Daniels Equipment Co. (unanimous)
• Approved $25,950 payment to Antinozzi Associates for animal shelter (unanimous)
• Approved permission for attorney David T. Grudberg to fill out approval form (unanimous)

West Haven High School Building Committee

The November 25, 2025, regular meeting of the West Haven High School Building Committee has been cancelled. The City Clerk stated there is no new business to conduct.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to review site plan approvals and a special permit. The body will also be presented with a draft of the Downtown Municipal Plan.

• Special Permit application for a beauty spa at 433 Campbell Ave
• Site Plan approval for The Center for Innovation and Applied Technologies at 1131 Campbell Avenue
• Site Plan Approval to convert a former Rite Aid to a grocery store at 70 Elm Street
• Presentation of the draft Downtown Municipal Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It closed the public hearing and approved a special permit for a beauty spa at 433 Campbell Ave. The commission also approved two site‑plan applications: the University of New Haven’s Center for Innovation (unanimously) and a grocery store redevelopment at 70 Elm Street with conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting (passed)
• Closed public hearing on File SP 25-62 (passed)
• Approved Special Permit SP 25-62 for West Haven 28 LLC beauty spa (passed)
• Unanimously approved Site Plan SR 25-61 for University of New Haven Center for Innovation (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan SR 25-60 for Elm Street grocery with conditions on signage, fencing, and pedestrian plan (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments: one to increase fire department fees and another to double the residential address‑change fee and double the first violation fine for non‑residential landlords. The council will also consider a $30,000 transfer from an unallocated contingency fund to the Public Works personnel budget for a mechanic salary adjustment. Several mayoral appointments and re‑appointments to boards and commissions will be confirmed.

• Amend Chapter 156: raise address‑change fee from $10 to $20 and first violation fine from $250 to $500
• Amend City Ordinance Section 101(I) to change West Haven Fire Department Allingtown fees
• Approve $30,000 transfer from Unallocated Contingency to Public Works personnel line for mechanic salary range
• Re‑appoint Paul Butler to West Haven Board of Police Commissioners (term ends 11/01/2030)
• Appoint Robin Watt Hamilton to Citizen Advisory Committee (term ends 11/01/2028)

The council unanimously approved a $30,000 transfer from the Unallocated Contingency fund to the Public Works Personnel line for mechanic salary adjustments. It also adopted amendments to Chapter 156, raising the residential address‑change fee to $20 and the first violation fine to $500, and to Chapter 101, establishing new fire‑department fee schedules. In addition, several board and commission appointments and re‑appointments were confirmed.

• Approved $30,000 fund transfer to Public Works Personnel (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 156: address‑change fee $20, first violation fine $500 (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 101: new fire‑department fee schedule (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Paul Butler to Board of Police Commissioners (unanimous)
• Appointed Robbin Watt Hamilton to Citizen Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Bridgette Hoskie to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Joseph Vecellio to Planning and Zoning Panel of Alternates Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous, one abstention)

City Council

The West Haven City Council will hold public hearings on two fee amendment proposals: one to increase fire department fees and another to raise landlord registration fees and violation fines. The council will also consider a $30,000 transfer from an unallocated contingency line to the Public Works Department for a mechanic salary adjustment, and will act on several re‑appointments and appointments to city boards and commissions. Minutes from the November 10 meeting will be approved.

• Public hearing at 6:50 p.m. on amendment to City Ordinance Section 101 – fees for the West Haven Fire Department (Allingtown)
• Public hearing at 6:55 p.m. on amendment to Chapter 156 – increase address‑change fee from $10 to $20 and first violation fine from $250 to $500
• Transfer of $30,000 from Unallocated Contingency line item 19009990-56010 to Public Works Personnel line item 14404072-51000 for mechanic salary range adjustment
• Re‑appointment of Paul Butler (8 Alexander Drive) to the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners (effective immediately, expires 11/01/2030)
• Appointment of Robin Watt Hamilton (92 Bedford Street) to the Citizen Advisory Committee (effective immediately, expires 11/01/2028)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025, to consider variance requests for lot splits and construction at multiple properties. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025, meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 16, 2025
• 73 Dana Street: Variance for lot split, setbacks, and building coverage
• 792 Ocean Avenue: Variance for lot split, setbacks, and impervious surface coverage
• 80 Island Lane: Variance for lot width and side yard setbacks
• Review applications at Planning & Development office, 355 Main Street

The West Haven Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple variance applications for lot splits, including two at 73 Dana Street, two at 792 Ocean Avenue, and one at 80 Island Lane. The Ocean Avenue approvals passed with a 4‑yes, 1‑no vote. The board also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved File #049-25 V (73 Dana St) – motion passed
• Approved File #050-25 V (73 Dana St) – motion passed
• Approved File #051-25 V (792 Ocean Ave) – 4 Y‑1 N vote
• Approved File #052-25 V (792 Ocean Ave) – 4 Y‑1 N vote
• Approved File #053-25 V (80 Island Lane) – motion passed
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

The Board of Ethics held its monthly meeting, entered an executive session from 6:05 p.m. to 6:20 p.m., and reported no unfinished business. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded and the meeting was adjourned. No policy, personnel, or other substantive decisions were taken.

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority will hold a meeting on November 19, 2025 at the West Haven Police Department Community Room, 200 Saw Mill Road. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, call to order, roll call, limited public comments, an Acting Director’s report, old and new business, and an executive session on personnel matters. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public Comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
• Acting Director’s Report
• Executive Session – Personnel

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will meet to review minutes from October 15, 2025, and hear an update from United Illuminating. The body will also receive reports from the Development and Clean Energy Community Outreach subcommittees.

• United Illuminating update by Alysse Rodriguez

The West Haven Board of Energy Commissioners unanimously accepted the agenda and the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to deliberate on Case #25-010. The body will also review minutes from the September 2, 2025, meeting.

• Deliberation on Case #25-010
• Review of 09-02-2025 meeting minutes

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission will hold an organizational meeting to review reports and old business. Discussions include the conversion of the Molloy School into a senior center and a planned walkthrough of the future West Haven Community Center.

• Molloy School conversion to West Haven Senior Center
• DOT Section 5310 Grant Program report
• Walkthrough of the future West Haven Community Center
• Review of November 2025 Senior Highlights Newsletter

Seniors Commission

The Seniors Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the Health Director's report and minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

• Review of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Health Director’s Report

Board of Health

The West Haven Board of Health meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum, meaning insufficient members were present to conduct business. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes reports on training and traffic management, as well as a personnel item.

• Training report for September & October 2025
• Traffic management report for October 2025
• Personnel item: Dave Moran from Raymond James
• Meeting minutes from November 4, 2025 (cancelled)

Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency

The Inland Wetlands Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM in West Haven City Hall is cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this time.

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee will review the project budget and approve several vendor invoices, including a $183,154.39 invoice from Gilbane. It will also discuss FF&E drywall work (OS-00069) and the Savin Rock roof replacement. Additional items include smaller invoices from CSG, Innovative Engineering Services, and Antinozzi.

• Gilbane invoice #20211-J074 – $183,154.39
• CSG invoices #20035-012 – $3,745.00 and #20035-013 – $3,672.20
• Innovative Engineering Services invoices totaling $12,131.34
• OS-00069 drywall action required
• Savin Rock roof replacement action required

The committee approved the agenda as presented with no changes. The minutes from the October 14 meeting were approved unanimously. A vendor application (Carmody 23099-86) for $790 was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:13 PM.

• Agenda approved (no changes) – no vote tally recorded
• October 14 minutes approved – unanimous
• Approved $790 vendor contract (Carmody 23099-86) – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn approved – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on November 12, 2025. Commissioners will consider an application for a special permit and site‑plan review to construct a 22,500‑sq ft building at 350 Frontage Road in the Light Manufacturing zone. The agenda also includes approval of the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and a staff report approving the 2026 calendar.

• Public hearing: Special permit (File # SP 25-58, SR # 25-59) for a 22,500‑sq ft building at 350 Frontage Road, Light Manufacturing zone
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2025
• Staff report: approval of the 2026 calendar

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. It closed the public hearing and approved the special permit and site‑plan applications (Files SP 25‑58 and SR 25‑59). The commission also approved the 2026 P&Z calendar and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Closed public hearing on Files SP 25‑58 and SR 25‑59 (passed)
• Approved special permit Files SP 25‑58 and SR 25‑59 (passed)
• Approved 2026 Planning & Zoning calendar (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review department finances and reports from the Chief and Deputy Chief. The agenda includes a discussion on modification needs for the Admiral station and insurance billing.

• Discussion on Admiral station modification needs
• Insurance billing with EMS Director S. Dillman
• Review of Finance/Invoices/Revenue

The Allingtown Board reviewed and accepted the list of processed invoices and revenue. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. Items such as grant awards, architectural costs, and equipment repairs were discussed but no decisions were documented.

• Accepted list of processed invoices/revenue (no vote recorded)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive an economic development update from Director Steve Fontana. Residents will have a chance to provide public input. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Update – presentation by Steve Fontana, Economic Development Director
• Public Input – opportunity for residents to comment

The Economic Development Commission reviewed the near‑completion of the downtown Master Development Plan, the on‑hold renovations at the Kelsey conference center, and the upcoming demolition of the Debonair. It noted McDermott Alpha's site‑plan approval, the sale of Style School to Ideal Group for apartment conversion, the $500,000 sale of North End field to the University of New Haven, and C‑Town's plan for a former Rite Aid site. No votes or official approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss adopting automated traffic enforcement safety devices. The body is also considering fee and fine increases for nonresidential landlord registrations and updates to fire department fees.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 206 to adopt Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
• Proposed increase in nonresidential landlord address change fee from $10.00 to $20.00
• Proposed increase in first violation fine for nonresidential landlords from $250 to $500
• Proposed amendment to City Ordinance Section 101 (I) regarding West Haven Fire Department fees
• Appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Finance Board

The council unanimously approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the animal shelter donation communication. It adopted an amendment to Chapter 206 adding Article VII for automated traffic enforcement safety devices. The council also approved several appointments to city boards, including the Police Commissioners, Planning and Zoning Commission, Savin Rock Community, and the Finance Board.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Communication B – Animal Shelter donations (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 206 adding Article VII Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Coscia to West Haven Board of Police Commissioners (unanimous viva voce; one abstention)
• Appointed Sammy Rivera to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous viva voce)
• Re‑appointed Harold Burns to Savin Rock Community (unanimous viva voce)
• Re‑appointed Besse Marra to West Haven Finance Board (unanimous viva voce)
• Re‑appointed Wayne Valatis to West Haven Finance Board (unanimous viva voce)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 206‑Streets and Sidewalks to adopt Article VIII for Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices. The council will also discuss amendments to Chapter 156 that raise the residential address‑change notice fee from $10 to $20 and increase the first violation fine from $250 to $500. Additional items include changes to City Ordinance Section 101 concerning fire‑department fees and several board appointments.

• Amendment to Chapter 206‑Streets and Sidewalks: adopt Article VIII for Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (public hearing scheduled for Nov 10, 2025).
• Amendment to Chapter 156‑Nonresidential Landlord Registration: raise address‑change notice fee to $20 and first violation fine to $500.
• Amendment to City Ordinance Section 101: modify West Haven Fire Department fee structure.
• Appointment of Brent Coscia (430 Glendevon South) to the West Haven Board of Police Commissioners (term expires 11/01/2030).
• Appointment of Sammy Rivera (14 Hamilton Street) to the Planning and Zoning Commission (term expires 11/01/2030).

Fair Rent Commission

The West Haven Fair Rent Commission meeting will consider Case #25-010. It will also review the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and receive a report from its sub‑committee. Old business items will be discussed before adjournment.

• Deliberation of Case #25-010
• Review of minutes from 09-02-2025 meeting
• Report from sub‑committee
• Discussion of old business

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda states that the hearing has been continued.

Harbor Management Commission

The commission will review and approve the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the ongoing contract with GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. for work on the April Street Boat Ramp funded by a SHIPP grant, including the project schedule. The commission will also approve the 2026 Harbor Management Commission calendar.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 1, 2025
• Discuss contract and schedule for April Street Boat Ramp under SHIPP grant with GZA Geo Environmental, Inc.
• Approve the 2026 Harbor Management Commission calendar

The commission voted to approve the meeting minutes from October 1, 2025. A motion to adjourn the November 5, 2025 meeting was also passed. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the November 5, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners scheduled for November 4, 2025 was cancelled. The memo cites a lack of quorum as the reason. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee will discuss the updated ARPA spending plan and review the status of several ARPA‑funded projects. Items include the $3,000,000 Storm Water Management effort, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial construction milestone, and multiple vendor invoices. The committee will consider required actions for pending projects and note projects that have been funded or completed.

• Storm Water Management project total $3,000,000 (including $1,970,000 + $492,912)
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial construction milestone invoice $29,661.59
• Imperial Company invoices for park projects: $28,000, $15,000, $4,000
• Northwest Hills Automotive invoice $48,420.40 for Allingtown fire district
• Hearst Media invoice $690.00 for Support for Arts Community Funding

The West Haven ARPA Committee unanimously approved a series of ARPA-funded invoices, including a $3,000,000 Storm Water Management project. Other approvals covered roof repairs for the Child Development Center, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial milestone, fire district expenses, and boardwalk monitoring cameras. All motions were adopted without dissent. No items were denied or postponed.

• Approved $3,000,000 Storm Water Management project (unanimous)
• Approved Child Development Center roof repairs totaling $47,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,661.59 Vietnam Veterans Memorial milestone invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $48,420.40 Northwest Hills Automotive invoice for fire districts (unanimous)
• Approved Boardwalk Monitoring Cameras invoices totaling $102,784.02 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,300.00 UHY invoice for CARES Act financial management (unanimous)
• Approved $19,784.00 Carmody invoice for CARES Act financial management (unanimous)
• Approved $5,075.00 UHY invoice for 2022-001 CARES Act (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to address new business regarding Morse Park. The agenda also includes a discussion on old business concerning Eco Park – Old Grove Park.

• New business: Morse Park
• Old business: Eco Park – Old Grove Park

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 minutes as written. They discussed maintenance of Morris Park fields, Eco Park/Oak Grove upkeep, a future mini‑golf location, and updates to park rules, but took no formal action on those items. Cameras at Painter Park are now operational and the new Rec.us website has launched.

• Approved September 8 minutes as written (unanimous)

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee announced that there is no new business for its second scheduled meeting of the month. Consequently, the regular meeting set for October 28, 2025 has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding temporary health care structures. The body is deciding whether to opt out of state provisions or establish local requirements for these structures, including bulk requirements and time frames.

• Public hearing on temporary health care structures per Connecticut General Statutes Title 8

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the October 15 meeting minutes. It closed the public hearing on temporary health‑care structures and unanimously opted out of State Section 8‑1bb governing those structures. The body also entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Closed public hearing on Temporary Health Care Structures (motion passed)
• Opted out of State Section 8‑1bb on Temporary Health Care Structures (unanimous approval)
• Entered executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an amendment to Chapter 206-Streets and Sidewalks regarding the adoption of automated traffic enforcement safety devices. The meeting also includes a communication from the Tax Collector concerning overpayment of refunds for October 2025.

• Amendment to Chapter 206-Streets and Sidewalks to adopt Article VIII-Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
• Tax Collector communication regarding overpayment of refunds for October 2025

The council voted to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting; the motion passed unanimously, though Councilwomen Garthwait and Callahan abstained. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous; Garthwait and Callahan abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The West Haven City Council considered and approved several finance communications, including a $902,215 transfer from the WPCA Sewer Fund to the General Fund. It also approved budget revisions for the Fire Department and a new $253,001 capital project for communications and technology upgrades at the Malloy Site. Additionally, the council authorized the Savin Rock Community School roof‑replacement grant application and established a project committee.

• Transfer of $902,215 (up to $990,000) from WPCA Sewer Fund to City General Fund (Communication C)
• Approval of fiscal‑year 2024‑2025 pre‑audit transfers for General Fund (Communication D)
• Budget revision increasing AFD budget to $9,273,596 and adding $231,569 pension appropriation (Communication E)
• Creation of a $253,001 “Communications and Technology Upgrades” capital project for the Malloy Site (Communication F)
• Authorization for Savin Rock Community School roof‑replacement grant application and establishment of a project committee (Communication G)

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The West Haven Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority held a special meeting on October 22, 2025. The agenda consisted of a pledge of allegiance, call to order, roll call, an executive session for personnel interviews, and adjournment. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinance actions were listed.

• Executive Session – personnel interviews

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. No other business was listed.

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners will review minutes from the October 7 meeting, hear public input, and receive several September reports on traffic management, attendance, and animal control. They will also present a letter of appreciation for Capt. Joseph Romano and Sgt. Charles Young, and consider a block party scheduled for Grand Street on October 31, 2025. Additional items include reports from the chief, deputy chief, committees, pension board, and personnel matters.

• Traffic Management Report – September 2025
• Attendance Report – September 2025
• Animal Control Report – September 2025
• Letter of Appreciation for Capt. Joseph Romano & Sgt. Charles Young
• Block Party on Grand Street – scheduled for 10/31/2025

Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency

The West Haven Inland Wetlands Agency will hold a public meeting on Oct. 21, 2025. At the meeting the agency will discuss two permit applications under Section 72 of the city’s Inland Wetland Watercourse and Open Space Regulations. The first application (File #04-25 IW) seeks a 22,500‑square‑foot addition with chemical storage at 350 Frontage Road, submitted by MacDermid Alpha for Enthone Inc. The second application (File #05-25 IW) proposes a 25‑by‑25‑foot addition to a single‑family home at 82 Hemlock Street, submitted by C&A Investments LLC.

• 350 Frontage Road: 22,500 sf addition, chemical storage, site work – File #04-25 IW – Owner Enthone Inc., Applicant MacDermid Alpha
• 82 Hemlock Street: 25 ft × 25 ft addition to single‑family dwelling – File #05-25 IW – Owner/Applicant C&A Investments LLC

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to receive financial updates from Finance Director Michael Gormany. The meeting includes time for public comment and the discussion of old or new business.

• Finance update presented by Michael Gormany

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance applications for residential properties. The agenda includes a special use exception and setback variances for 20 Baldwin Street, a side‑yard setback request for 83 Winslow Drive, and side‑ and rear‑yard setback requests for 31 Alden Road. The board will also approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• 20 Baldwin St: variance and special use exception for accessory apartment, requesting reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
• 83 Winslow Dr: side‑yard setback variance of 3 ft (required 15 ft) to convert an attached garage to living space.
• 31 Alden Rd: side‑yard setback variance of 8 ft (required 15 ft) and rear‑yard setback variance of 20 ft (required 30 ft).

The board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the variance request for 83 Winslow Drive (5‑0). It also unanimously approved the variance for 31 Alden Road (5‑0) but imposed conditions that construction stop until permits are issued and the fence be reduced to the proper height. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 83 Winslow Drive, File #047-25 V (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 31 Alden Road, File #048-25 V with conditions (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. They will review a site plan for 90 Clark Street to install four electric‑vehicle chargers in the Neighborhood Business district, pursuant to section 49.4 of the city zoning regulations.

• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2025 regular meeting
• Site plan review for 90 Clark Street to place four EV chargers (file SR #25-56) in the NB district

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the site‑plan to install four electric‑vehicle chargers at 90 Clark Street in the Neighborhood Business district, citing Section 49.4 of the zoning regulations. Both motions passed, with the charger approval unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved installation of four EV chargers at 90 Clark St, NB district (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (motion passed)

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will meet to review minutes and receive reports from the Development and Clean Energy Community Outreach subcommittees. The agenda contains no specific votes or new proposals.

• Review of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Development subcommittee report
• Clean Energy Community Outreach subcommittee report

The West Haven Energy Commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda without amendments. It also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The commissioners then moved to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Accepted agenda without amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments—one updating competitive bidding requirements and another revising the Fair Rent Commission. In the regular session, members will consider a budget revision that raises the AFD budget to $9,273,596 and adds a $231,569 pension appropriation, as well as a request to create a $253,001 capital project for Communications and Technology upgrades at the Malloy Site. Additional items include a transfer of $902,215 from the WPCA Sewer Fund to the General Fund and an amendment adopting automated traffic‑enforcement safety devices.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 42, section 6 (Competitive Bidding) to conform with CT Statutes §7-148v (public hearing)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 97 (Fair Rent Commission) (public hearing)
• Amendment to Chapter 206 (Streets and Sidewalks) adopting Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
• Budget revision increasing AFD budget from $9,005,367 to $9,273,596 and adding $231,569 AFD pension appropriation
• Creation of a $253,001 capital project “Communications and Technology Upgrades” for the Malloy Site, funded by reallocation of $100,000 from the Police Phone System Upgrade and $153,001 from Police Technology

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Board of Education to apply for a state grant and to establish a roof‑replacement project committee for Savin Rock Community School, with funds for preliminary drawings. It also approved several finance items, including a $902,215 fund transfer, a budget revision increasing the AFD budget, and a new $253,001 communications‑technology capital project. Additional unanimous actions included a permit‑fee waiver for Halloween events and ordinance updates on competitive bidding and the Fair Rent Commission.

• Added Communication H to the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous; two abstentions)
• Approved Communication G to let the Board of Education apply for the Savin Rock roof grant, appoint a project committee and fund preliminary drawings (unanimous)
• Approved $902,215 transfer from the WPCA Sewer Fund to the City General Fund (majority vote)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget revision increasing the AFD budget to $9,273,596 and adding $231,569 pension appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved new capital project “Communications and Technology Upgrades” for $253,001 at the Malloy Site (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of all permit fees for Halloween on the Green 2025 events (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment updating Competitive Bidding requirements to match state law (unanimous)

City Council

The West Haven City Council will consider several finance and legislative items, including a budget revision that raises the AFD budget to $9,273,596 and adds a $231,569 pension appropriation. Council members will vote on creating a new capital project called “Communications and Technology Upgrades” for $253,001 at the Malloy Site. The agenda also includes public‑hearing proposals to amend Chapter 42 (competitive bidding), Chapter 97 (Fair Rent Commission), and Chapter 206 (automated traffic enforcement devices). Minutes from the September 22 meeting will be approved.

• Ordinance amendment updating Chapter 42, section 6 (Competitive Bidding) to match CT Statutes §7‑148v
• Ordinance amendment updating Chapter 97 (Fair Rent Commission)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 206 (Streets and Sidewalks) adopting automated traffic enforcement devices
• Budget revision increasing AFD budget from $9,005,367 to $9,273,596 and adding $231,569 AFD pension appropriation
• Creation of capital project “Communications and Technology Upgrades” for $253,001 at the Malloy Site

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee will review project updates for the Washington School and Savin Reck Roof Replacement, including the approval of vendor invoices totaling $174,957.75.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Washington School State Project No. ZIDASY 156142N0621 updates
• Savin Reck Roof Replacement discussion
• Vendor Invoice Review: WE Mason ($158,896.55)
• Vendor Invoice Review: Lakeshore Learning Materials ($9,181.60)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved six vendor invoices, including a $558,087.39 invoice from Gilbane for new business, and smaller invoices ranging from $880 to $158,896.55. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:13 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved WB Mason invoice $158,896.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Carmody invoice $880.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Lakeshore Learning invoice $9,181.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Antinezzi Assoc. invoice $6,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane invoice $558,087.39 (unanimous)
• Approved WB Mason invoice $2,046.00 (unanimous)

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission met on October 14, 2025 for an organizational session. The agenda included public input, a Senior Highlights newsletter, a report on the DOT Section 5310 Grant Program (noting no update), and a report on converting Molloy School to a senior center. No specific actions or approvals were recorded in the agenda.

• Public input period
• Distribution of the October 2025 Senior Highlights newsletter
• Report on DOT Section 5310 Grant Program (no update supplied)
• Report on Molloy School conversion to West Haven Senior Center
• Review of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was cancelled. The commission will meet next month on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• October 14, 2025 Seniors Commission meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

A Board of Fire Commissioners meeting was scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the 3rd‑floor conference room of 355 Main Street, West Haven. The agenda notes that the meeting was canceled because of scheduling conflicts. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss agenda planning for future meetings and identify one or two priority projects for the year. It will receive updates on economic development, city beautification, shoreline restoration, and available business parcels. Public input will also be gathered.

• Economic Development Update presented by Steve Fontana and Kathleen Krolak
• New Business: discuss agenda planning for upcoming meetings and 1‑2 items to spearhead for the year
• City beautification update – invite Public Works and community groups to present projects and resources
• Shoreline update – invite Land Trust, Save the Sound, and bird sanctuary to discuss restoration initiatives
• Business update – economic development director and planning & zoning to discuss available parcels

The Economic Development Commission approved a motion to move future meetings to the first Wednesday of each month, starting in January 2026, with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no, 1-abstain. It also approved a motion to skip the December 2025 meeting, using the same vote tally. No other formal decisions were recorded; other items were discussed for future consideration.

• Moved meetings to first Wednesday of month, effective Jan 2026 (4Y 0N 1A)
• Skipped December 2025 meeting (4Y 0N 1A)

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The West Haven Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority meeting will hear the Acting Director’s report, consider any outstanding old business, and introduce new business items. An executive‑session will be held to address personnel matters. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Acting Director’s Report
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Executive Session – Personnel

Fair Rent Commission

The West Haven Fair Rent Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Harriet C. North Meeting Room at City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were set for discussion. For more information, contact Colleen O'Connor at 203‑937‑3600.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items scheduled.

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review reports, discuss old and new business, and address personnel matters. The agenda includes Halloween on the Green and the Christmas Tree Lighting as upcoming events.

• Halloween on the Green scheduled for October 25, 2025
• Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for November 29, 2025
• Attendance report for August 2025
• Personnel item listed for Executive Session

The Board unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It approved the Halloween on the Green event for October 25 and the Christmas Tree Lighting event for November 29. The Commissioners entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted prior minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Halloween on the Green event, Oct 25, 5‑9 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas Tree Lighting event, Nov 29, 4:30‑8 p.m. (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee will discuss updates to the ARPA spending plan and review several pending projects, including a $3 million storm‑water management effort, park memorial expansions, and boardwalk monitoring cameras. The committee will consider required actions and approvals for invoices and contracts related to these projects.

• Storm Water Management Problem Areas – $1,970,000 + $492,912
• Boardwalk Monitoring Cameras – $45,854.16 (Invoice 02502079, Utility Communications)
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial Expansion – $375.00 and $370.00 (Vendor Wescott & Mapes)
• Child Development Center Roof – $2,922.02 (Vendor UHY)
• West Shore Fire District PCM for Ocean Ave – $462.50 (Vendor Antinozzi)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a resignation from Shannon Freel, and discuss new business concerning Morse Park. It will also review maintenance matters and consider the status of Eco Park – Old Grove Park. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Resignation of Shannon Freel
• New business: Morse Park
• Maintenance items (unspecified)
• Old business: Eco Park – Old Grove Park

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It will consider the status of the April Street boat launch SHIPP grant and the contract awarded to GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (bid No. 2025-79). The commission will also review a shoreline study for the Haven Site that proposes two walking piers near the former Bilco building and discuss a dredging project in New Haven Harbor.

• Boat launch SHIPP grant for April Street boat ramp; contract awarded to GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (bid No. 2025-79)
• Shoreline study for the Haven Site, proposing two walking piers near the former Bilco building
• Discussion of a dredging project in New Haven Harbor
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 1 meeting was also passed. No other actions were decided.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned October 1, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee reported no new business for its second scheduled meeting of the month. Consequently, the regular meeting set for September 23, 2025 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on September 23, 2025. Commissioners will consider a special permit and site plan to replace a storage garage at 360 Campbell Avenue with a six‑unit apartment building. They will also hear a special permit and site plan for a fast‑food restaurant at 12 & 22 Meloy Road, and a site plan and coastal review to convert a public facility at 561 Main Street into housing in the transit‑oriented district. An executive session will address an item concerning 337 Main Street.

• 360 Campbell Avenue – special permit and site plan to replace a storage garage with a six‑unit apartment building (File #SP 25‑34, SR 25‑35, VDO 25‑006).
• 12 & 22 Meloy Road – special permit for front‑yard parking and site plan for a fast‑food restaurant (no drive‑thru) in the Commercial Design district (File SP 25‑53, SR 25‑54).
• 561 Main Street – site plan and coastal site plan to convert a public facility into housing within the Transit Oriented District (File SR 25‑32, CSP #25‑33).
• Executive session agenda item concerning 337 Main Street (details not provided).

The commission approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It approved the special permit and site plan for 12 & 22 Melody Road, with a condition on signage. It approved the site‑plan review and coastal plan to convert the Stiles School building at 561 Main Street into apartments. The commission then entered executive session and adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Files #SP 25-53 and SR 25-54 for 12 & 22 Melody Road with signage condition (motion passed)
• Approved Files #SR 25-32 and CSP 25-33 for 561 Main Street conversion of Stiles School to apartments (motion passed)
• Approved motion to go into executive session (motion passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance authorizing $32,900,000 for planning, design, and construction of the Dawson Avenue and East Avenue pump stations. They will also hear a proposed ordinance adding Chapter 85 to address illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers. Additional items include a resolution to approve a federal FY2024 emergency‑management grant, an amendment to the competitive‑bidding ordinance, and a Fair Rent Commission ordinance amendment.

• Bond ordinance for $32,900,000 to build Dawson Avenue and East Avenue pump stations
• Proposed Chapter 85 ordinance on illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers
• Resolution to approve Federal FY2024 grant for Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Ordinance amendment updating Chapter 42 competitive bidding to match state statutes
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 97 Fair Rent Commission

The council approved the August and July regular‑meeting minutes. It ratified the contract between the West Haven Board of Education and the Administrators’ Association, with a 10‑in‑favor, 3‑absent roll call. It also adopted Chapter 85, adding an ordinance that prohibits illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers, passing unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Melton and Garthwait abstained)
• Approved contract between Board of Education and Administrators’ Union (10 in favor, 3 absent)
• Approved Chapter 85 ordinance on illegal motorized recreational vehicles (10 in favor, 3 absent)

City Council

The council will vote on a bond ordinance authorizing $32,900,000 for planning, design, and construction of pump stations on Dawson Avenue and East Avenue. It will also hear a proposed ordinance to add Chapter 85, regulating illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers. Additional items include amendments to Chapter 42 (competitive bidding) and Chapter 97 (Fair Rent Commission), and a resolution for a handicap‑accessible ramp at 179 Union Avenue.

• Bond ordinance for Dawson Avenue and East Avenue pump stations – $32,900,000
• Proposed Chapter 85 ordinance on illegal motorized recreational vehicle use and street takeovers
• Amendment to Chapter 42 (Competitive Bidding) to align with CT General Statutes § 7‑148v
• Amendment to Chapter 97 (Fair Rent Commission)
• Resolution to approve a sidewalk encroachment for a handicap‑accessible ramp at 179 Union Avenue

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The West Haven Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority met in a special session on September 22, 2025. The agenda consisted of standard procedural items and an executive session to conduct personnel interviews. No policy decisions or public actions were scheduled.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Executive Session – Personnel interviews
• Adjournment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 18, 2025, at 6 PM. The session will be conducted remotely via Webex. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025
• Meeting to be conducted remotely via Webex
• Meeting link provided for remote access

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will hear a variance request for 90 Ivy Street to allow reduced side‑yard setbacks and higher building and lot coverage for a single‑family addition. It will also consider a variance and special‑use exception for 20 Baldwin Street to permit reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks and an accessory apartment. The board will conduct a public hearing on these items.

• 90 Ivy St: side‑yard setbacks of 14’ (south) and 6’ (west) vs required 15’; building coverage 38% vs 20%; lot coverage 47% vs 40% for a 20’ × 30’ addition (R2 district).
• 20 Baldwin St: front yard setback 12’ vs 30’, side yard 9’ vs 15’, rear yard 22’ vs 30’, plus a special‑use exception for an accessory apartment (R2 district).
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting and Public Hearings of August 20, 2025.

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to close the public hearing was adopted. The board approved File #046-25V, granting the requested side‑yard setbacks for 90 Ivy Street, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Closed public hearing on 90 Ivy Street application (motion passed)
• Approved File #046-25V – 90 Ivy Street setback variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Energy Commission

The West Haven Energy Commission will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting, accept public comments, receive reports from its Development and Clean Energy Community Outreach subcommittees, and consider any old or new business items before adjourning.

The West Haven Energy Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. No new business was presented. The commissioners then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

• Agenda accepted unanimously (motion carried)
• Minutes from July 16, 2025 accepted unanimously (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion carried)

Fair Rent Commission

The West Haven Fair Rent Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented. For more information, contact 203‑937‑3600.

Board of Health

The West Haven Board of Health will review the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the Health Director’s Report, discuss the ongoing BOH Vision Statement development, and consider any new business items. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the 34th Floor City Hall.

• Review of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Health Director’s Report
• Discussion of BOH Vision Statement development
• Consideration of new business items

The Board of Health moved a motion to accept the August 19 minutes, which was seconded by Jonathan Jones. A motion to accept a vision statement was moved and seconded by Celia Pinzi. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion was moved and seconded.

• Motion to accept August 19 minutes moved and seconded (no vote recorded)
• Motion to accept BOH vision statement moved and seconded (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting moved and seconded (no vote recorded)

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners will review training, traffic, and animal control reports from August and September. The meeting includes a public input session and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public input session (3 minutes per person)
• Training Division Report (July & August 2025)
• Traffic Management Report (August 2025)
• Disputed Ticket #177039
• Interviews for two police applicants

The Board unanimously reduced a disputed parking ticket to $89. It also approved hiring Christian Mastracchio and Kenneth Taveras as Grade C officers starting September 29, 2025. An Executive Session was opened to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reduced disputed ticket #177039 to $89 (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel and applicant interviews (unanimous)
• Added hiring of Christian Mastracchio and Kenneth Taveras to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Christian Mastracchio and Kenneth Taveras at Grade C, start date Sep 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency

The West Haven Inland Wetlands Agency will meet on Sept. 16, 2025 to consider a redevelopment proposal for 561 Main Street. The applicant, Ideal Group LLC, seeks to convert the former educational building into an apartment building and reuse existing paved areas for parking within the inland wetland upland review area, as required by Section 72 of the city’s Inland Wetland Watercourse and Open Space Regulations. The agency will review the proposal and record its decision.

• Review of 561 Main Street redevelopment proposal (conversion to apartments) – Ideal Group LLC

The agency approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners closed the public hearing on File #002-25 IW. The agency then approved the application to convert 561 Main Street to apartments.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed public hearing on File #002-25 IW
• Approved File #002-25 IW for 561 Main Street residential conversion

Economic Development Commission

The West Haven Economic Development Commission will discuss the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative presented by Neil Desai of Hardesty & Hanover and Jacob Robinson of Colliers Engineering and Design. The meeting also includes an Economic Development Update and a New Business segment. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Downtown Redevelopment Initiative presentation
• Economic Development Update
• New Business

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee will review project updates, a monthly report, and invoices totaling $493,414.40 for the Washington Elementary School construction. The committee will also discuss furniture, fixtures, and equipment requests and approve reimbursements for water and gas expenses.

• Gilbane invoice for $415,184.64
• Vancord invoices totaling $109,035.36
• Washington Elementary School project updates
• FF&E requests for signage and safety equipment
• Reimbursements for water and gas expenses

The West Haven High School Building Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 12 minutes unanimously. It then approved a series of vendor invoices and change orders, each with a unanimous vote. All reimbursements to the Board of Education were also approved pending proof of payment.

• Agenda approved (no changes) – unanimous
• August 12 meeting minutes approved – unanimous
• Gilbane invoice #202509-J120 for $415,184.64 approved – unanimous
• Antinozzi invoice #971845248 for $23,736.25 approved – unanimous
• Vancord invoice #33650 for $87,140.36 approved – unanimous
• Vancord invoice #35429 for $22,895.00 approved – unanimous
• Change Order OS-066 (Science Room Eyewash) $3,167.00 approved – unanimous
• Change Order OS-067 (Exterior Signage) $5,547.00 approved – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on September 9, 2025. Commissioners will review a special permit and site plan to replace a large storage garage with a six‑unit apartment building at 360 Campbell Avenue. They will also consider a special permit for a nail salon at 727 Campbell Avenue and a site plan to convert former university classrooms into the New Haven Hebrew Day School at 600 Sawmill Road.

• 360 Campbell Avenue – special permit and site plan to replace a storage garage with a six‑unit apartment building (Owner: Michael Altieri; Applicant: Vincent R. Falcone; File #SP 25-34, SR 25-35, VDO 25-006).
• 727 Campbell Avenue – special permit to open a nail salon in the Neighborhood Business district (Owner: York Business Center; Applicant: Jahaira L. Rivera, Glam by Jary LLC; File SP #25-38).
• 600 Sawmill Road – site plan review to convert former University of New Haven classrooms to The New Haven Hebrew Day School (Owner: Lou Capabianco; Applicant: New Haven Day School; File SR #25-39).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. It granted a special permit for a nail salon at 727 Campbell Avenue and approved the site plan to convert 600 Sawmill Road into the New Haven Hebrew Day School. The commission deferred the 360 Campbell Avenue apartment project to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved special permit for nail salon at 727 Campbell Ave (passed)
• Approved site plan for New Haven Hebrew Day School at 600 Sawmill Rd (passed)
• Continued review of 360 Campbell Ave apartment project to Sep 23 meeting (deferred)
• Closed public hearing on nail salon application (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission will discuss updates on the DOT Section 5310 Grant Program and the Molloy School conversion to a senior center, both reported as having no new information. They will highlight National Senior Center Month activities and review a glitch where the MySeniorCenter kiosk enters sleep mode, including follow‑up actions with City IT and MSC. The commission will also consider a request to mail the Senior Highlights Newsletter using a prepaid stamp permit.

• DOT Section 5310 Grant Program – no update reported
• Molloy School conversion to West Haven Senior Center – no update reported
• National Senior Center Month – activities noted in newsletter
• MySeniorCenter kiosk sleep mode glitch – IT and MSC to investigate
• Request to mail Senior Highlights Newsletter via prepaid stamp permit – awaiting reply

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the previous meeting minutes and discuss finance, invoices, and revenue matters. They will receive reports from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal, and address old and new business items. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Finance/Invoices/Revenue
• Communications
• Report of Chief
• Report of Fire Marshal
• Old Business and New Business

The commissioners approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to keep fire truck C11 on the auction site. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agreed to keep fire truck C11 on auction site
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m.

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The West Haven Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority will meet at 6:00 PM on September 9, 2025 in the West Haven Police Department Community Room, 200 Saw Mill Road. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, call to order, roll call, limited public comments, an Acting Director’s report, discussion of old and new business, and an executive session for personnel matters. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)
• Acting Director’s Report (enclosed)
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business
• Executive session (personnel matters)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., has been cancelled. The public hearings regarding the proposed ATV / Street Takeover and Pump Station Bonding ordinances were also cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

• City Council meeting cancelled
• Public hearings cancelled for ATV / Street Takeover ordinance
• Public hearings cancelled for Pump Station Bonding ordinance
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss written rules and regulations and review policies and procedures. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Park-Rec Office.

• Approval of June 2, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of written Rules and Regulations
• Discussion of Policies and Procedures

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. Commissioners found the 561 Main Street site plan to be consistent with the Harbor Management Plan. The commission awarded the April Street Dock contract (bid No. 2025-79) to GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Found 561 Main Street site plan consistent with Harbor Management Plan (motion passed)
• Awarded April Street Dock contract No. 2025-79 to GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (award approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Water Pollution Control Commission

The Water Pollution Control Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June meeting. The session includes the introduction of Phil Sissick, the new Commissioner of Public Works.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Introduction of Commissioner of Public Works Phil Sissick

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review July 2025 reports for animal control, attendance, and traffic management. The body will discuss the 2025 Apple Festival and the resignation of Officer Jen Brown. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel.

• Apple Festival 2025 (September 26, 27, 28)
• Resignation of Officer Jen Brown effective August 11, 2025
• July 2025 Animal Control Report
• July 2025 Attendance Report
• July 2025 Traffic Management Report

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the agenda, accepted the minutes from the August 5 meeting, and authorized the Apple Festival dates and the Cycle for the Cause event. They also accepted Officer Jen Brown's resignation effective August 11, 2025. An executive session was opened to discuss personnel matters, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Added Item 9.3 for Cycle for the Cause event – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted the amended agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Apple Festival dates September 26‑28, 2025 – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted Officer Jen Brown's resignation effective August 11, 2025 – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Cycle for the Cause event on September 20, 2025 – motion carried unanimously
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting – motion carried unanimously

ARPA Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss an updated ARPA spending plan and project list. The agenda includes reviewing several pending payments and action items for city infrastructure and community projects.

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial Expansion Construction payment to Milestone for $49,565.34
• Reimbursement to City of West Haven for radios totaling $103,000
• Storm Water Management Problem Areas project estimated at $1,970,000 + $492,912.00
• Payments to Diversity Construction for Fire Districts totaling $13,110.00, $13,860.67, and $5,184.51
• Housing Crisis Grant Fund payments to Campbell Commons for $11,400.00 and Century Protective Services for $1,311.80

The committee unanimously approved the reading and acceptance of the August 5, 2025 minutes. It then approved a series of ARPA invoices and change orders, including payments to Jow Films, Carmody, Expansion Construction Services, Frankson Fence, SLR, Cerilli, and Diversity Construction. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $300.00 invoice to Jow Films (unanimous)
• Approved $4,811.00 invoice to Carmody (unanimous)
• Approved $49,565.34 invoice to Expansion Construction Services for Vietnam Veterans Memorial (unanimous)
• Approved $471.00 repair fence estimate to Frankson Fence (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250.00 invoice to SLR (unanimous)
• Approved Cerilli invoices of $950.00, $1,800.00, $2,300.00, $2,220.00, $11,100.00, $1,215.00, $1,215.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $13,110.00 invoice to Diversity Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $13,860.67 invoice to Diversity Construction (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to receive a monthly update and a report on the March 2025 operating and capital budgets from the Finance Director. The meeting will also include time for public comments and new business.

• Finance Director to present monthly budget update
• Review of March 2025 operating and capital budget reports
• Public comment period (three minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of new business by committee members

West Haven High School Building Committee

The August 26, 2025, regular meeting of the West Haven High School Building Committee has been cancelled. The City Clerk stated there is no new business to conduct.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to review site plans and permits for residential and academic developments. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss liquor uses in zoning districts.

• Public hearing for a special permit to replace a storage garage with a 6-unit apartment building at 360 Campbell Avenue
• Site plan review to repurpose a building at 252 Orange Avenue for University of New Haven academic and administrative space
• Site plan review for ADA compliance, walkability, and landscaping improvements at 200 Oak Street
• Executive session regarding liquor uses in zoning districts

The commission approved the minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved two site‑plan reviews: File #SR 25‑33 for 252 Orange Avenue and File #SR 25‑36 with ESCP #25‑37 for 200 Oak Street. The body entered an executive session to discuss liquor‑use zoning and then adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved File #SR 25‑33 – 252 Orange Avenue site‑plan (passed)
• Approved File #SR 25‑36 and ESCP #25‑37 – 200 Oak Street site‑plan (passed)
• Entered executive session to discuss liquor uses in zoning districts (passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (passed)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Police Commissioners approved entering an executive session and then returning to public session. They added Emily Rose Genova and her hiring to the agenda. The board voted to hire Ms. Genova as an Animal Control Officer Grade B, effective September 2, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session (passed)
• Returned to public session (passed)
• Added Emily Rose Genova to agenda (passed)
• Added hiring of Emily Rose Genova to agenda (passed)
• Hired Emily Rose Genova as Animal Control Officer Grade B (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City Council

The City Council approved a $341,411.37 increase to the FY2025‑2026 paving LOCIP allocation, raising it to $441,411.37. It also approved a sidewalk encroachment allowing a handicapped ramp at 179 Union Avenue and a $3,532 transfer to the Allingtown Fire Department for the Fire Marshal’s merit raise. The bond ordinance for Dawson Avenue and East Avenue pump stations was amended to $32,900,000 and a public hearing was scheduled for September 8, 2025. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved increase of FY2025‑2026 paving LOCIP allocation to $441,411.37 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk encroachment for handicapped ramp at 179 Union Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $3,532 budget transfer to Allingtown Fire Department for Fire Marshal merit raise (unanimous)
• Amended bond ordinance amount to $32,900,000; public hearing set for Sept 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 regular meeting (held)
• Held public hearing on Fair Rent Commission ordinance amendment (held)
• Held public hearing on Motorized Recreational Vehicles ordinance amendment (held)
• Approved resolution to increase paving allocation per LOCIP grant (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and committee meetings to discuss a bond ordinance for pump stations and amendments to the Fair Rent Commission code. The body is also reviewing a new ordinance regarding illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers.

• Bond ordinance for planning, design, and construction of Dawson Avenue and East Avenue pump stations for $29,800,000
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 97 of the Code of West Haven regarding the Fair Rent Commission
• Proposed new ordinance (Chapter 85) concerning illegal use of motorized recreational vehicles and street takeovers
• Increase of fiscal year 2025-2026 paving LOCIP allocation from $100,000 to $441,411.37
• Resolution for a handicapped accessible ramp sidewalk encroachment at 179 Union Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board denied the variance request for 86 Noble Street (File #034-25V) by a 5‑0 vote. It approved variances for a restaurant at 12 & 22 Meloy Road, a six‑unit apartment at 360 Campbell Avenue, accessory apartments at 80 Eagle Place and 124 Milton Avenue, a solar panel installation at 421 Main Street, and a commercial addition at 271‑275 Front Avenue, each by 5‑0 votes. The board also continued the pending application for 90 Ivy Street to the September meeting.

• Denied 86 Noble Street side‑yard setback (File #034-25V) 5‑0
• Approved 12 & 22 Meloy Road restaurant setback (File #039-25V) 5‑0
• Approved 360 Campbell Avenue six‑unit apartment variance (File #040-25V) 5‑0
• Approved 80 Eagle Place accessory apartment (File #045-25 SUE) 5‑0
• Approved 421 Main Street solar panel installation (File #047-25V) 5‑0
• Approved 124 Milton Avenue accessory apartment (File #043-25 SUE) 5‑0
• Approved 271‑275 Front Avenue commercial addition (File #042-25V) 5‑0
• Approved 90 Ivy Street side‑yard setback continuation (File #046-25V) 5‑0

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to deliberate on Case #25-008 and Case #25-009. The body will also review minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting and a sub-committee report.

• Deliberation on Case #25-008
• Deliberation on Case #25-009
• Review of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report of Sub-Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, which was seconded. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion at 7:31 p.m., also seconded. No other formal actions were taken.

• Motion to accept June 17, 2025 minutes (seconded by Dee Gruber)
• Motion to adjourn at 7:31 pm (seconded by Celia Pinzi)

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The board approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the list of processed invoices. It decided to keep the Connex building and old C5 on the auction site until reserve amounts are met, and to start interviewing candidates for a firefighter position. The commission also moved into and out of Executive Session, offered Fire Marshal Flood a conditional Deputy Chief position, and began the process to replace the Fire Marshal.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Accepted list of processed invoices/revenue (approved)
• Kept Connex building and old C5 on auction site until reserve met (approved)
• Started interviewing candidates for firefighter position (approved)
• Entered Executive Session (approved)
• Returned to Regular Session (approved)
• Offered FM Flood a conditional job as Deputy Chief (approved)
• Started process to replace the Fire Marshal (approved)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for August 13 was cancelled. The body will not meet in December and will resume meetings on January 7, 2026.

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee approved the meeting agenda and the July 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved numerous vendor invoices, including a Gilbane invoice for $288,804.70, and denied a Hinding Tennis invoice for $9,011.00. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Hinding Tennis invoice $9,011.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane invoice $288,804.70 (unanimous)
• Approved Antinozzi invoice $20,240.36 (unanimous)
• Approved Nadler invoice $23,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Modular invoice $39,600.00 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission met on August 12, 2025 and discussed various topics such as a potential mammogram van, wellness events, and a senior housing need. No formal approvals, denials, or policy actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. after a motion was made and seconded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on August 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers to discuss personnel matters.

• Special meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025
• Meeting location: Council Chambers
• Agenda item: Personnel discussion

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the May 7 2025 meeting. The commission then adjourned the August 6 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed grant applications for the April Street boat launch, a shoreline study at the Haven site, and other project updates, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved May 7 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the Special Olympics Connecticut event for September 14‑15, 2025. They also approved the Folks on Spokes event for September 14, 2025. In addition, the board approved the permanent closure of Boylston Street at Abner Street, using $1.8 M state funding for sidewalk, fencing, and barrier improvements.

• Accepted Special Olympics Connecticut event (Sept 14‑15, 2025) – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted Folks on Spokes event (Sept 14, 2025) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved permanent road closure of Boylston Street at Abner Street – motion carried unanimously

ARPA Committee

The ARPA Committee unanimously approved the $3,000,000 Storm Water Management total. It also approved a series of invoices ranging from $350 to $91,174.54 for various city projects. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Approved $4,379 invoice to Carmody (unanimous)
• Approved $1,875 invoice to Wizard Painting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,842.75 invoice to Utility Communications (unanimous)
• Approved $91,174.54 invoice to Hinding Tennis (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 invoice to Miracle Concerts (unanimous)
• Approved $22,896 invoice to Northeast Rescue Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $3,150 invoice to UHY Advisors (unanimous)
• Approved $7,579.08 invoice to Century Protective Service (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several finance and public‑service items. It adopted a $1,150,609 budget for Axon body‑camera and dash‑camera equipment and made related reductions to other capital projects. The city also approved the sale of two Campbell Avenue parcels for $50,000, waived permitting fees for the September Special Olympics bocce competition, and ratified a tentative labor agreement with the Communication Workers of America. Additionally, the council re‑appointed two members to the Fair Rent Commission, approved animal‑shelter donations, and denied a title transfer for 164 Roosevelt Avenue.

• Approved $1,150,609 Axon Body Cameras and Dash Cameras project (unanimous)
• Approved reductions to capital budget: Police vehicles $250,609, DPW vehicle purchase $100,000, DPW equipment $100,000, Traffic Control Signals $100,000, WPCA Outfall $300,000, Plant Hardening $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1185 Campbell Ave (0.25‑acre) and 1189 Campbell Ave (0.18‑acre) to West Haven Housing Authority for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of all permitting fees for Special Olympics Connecticut Fall Festival Bocce Competition, Sept 13‑14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved tentative agreement with Communication Workers of America Local 1103 (term July 1, 2024‑June 30, 2028) (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Steven R. Mullins to Fair Rent Commission (2‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Effie Prokopis to Fair Rent Commission (2‑year term) (unanimous)
• Denied transfer of title for 164 Roosevelt Avenue (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a two‑year moratorium on new convenience stores, 24‑hour stores and smoke shops citywide (File #25‑032). It also approved a special permit for 150 Front Avenue with specific operating hours and conditions (File #SP 25‑31) by a 5‑0 vote. An 18‑month extension of permits for 291, 313, 315 Campbell Avenue and 288 Washington Avenue was approved by a 4‑1 vote. The minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting were adopted.

• Approved moratorium on convenience stores, 24‑hour stores, and smoke shops for 2 years (File #25‑032)
• Approved special permit for 150 Front Avenue with 8 p.m. outside/10 p.m. inside weekdays, 11 p.m. weekends, indoor food only, landscaping and parking plans – vote 5‑0 (File #SP 25‑31)
• Approved 18‑month extension of permits for 291, 313, 315 Campbell Ave. and 288 Washington Ave. to April 25 2028 – vote 4‑1 (Sullivan opposed)
• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 8, 2025. Staff gave updates on the Downtown Municipal Development Plan and two property issues, but no formal actions were taken on those items. Commissioner Sullivan moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded, and it passed.

• Motion to adjourn passed

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It agreed to place a quarter‑page advertisement in the Connecticut Fire Photographers Association anniversary book. Motions were made to sell the C9 and Connex building, to paint the Admiral Street station stairway and hallway, and to extend the current captain’s list, but the minutes do not record the outcomes of those motions. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (outcome recorded as approved)
• Agreed to place a quarter‑page ad in the fire photographers’ anniversary book
• Motion to sell the C9 and Connex building (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to prime and paint Admiral Street station stairway, hallway, and bunk room (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to extend the current captain’s list for another year (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to go into Executive Session (outcome: session entered)
• Motion to return to Regular Session (outcome: session resumed)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (outcome: meeting adjourned)

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to enter executive session was made, seconded, and the session began at 7:05 PM. The regular meeting reconvened and was adjourned at 7:28 PM after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (motion passed, session began 7:05 PM)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, adjourned 7:28 PM)

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a series of invoices covering park improvements, storm‑water work, and other city projects, all by unanimous vote. Each motion to approve the listed purchase orders was adopted without dissent. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:10 PM.

• Approved $650.00 invoice to UHY (PO #630425586) – Unanimous
• Approved $6,335.00 invoice to Carmody (PO #604585) – Unanimous
• Approved $300.00 invoice to Jow Films LLC (PO #1174) – Unanimous
• Approved $2,750.00 invoice to Wizard Painting for wooden playground stain – Unanimous
• Approved $850.00 invoice to Signlite for Morse Park Field Dog sign – Unanimous
• Approved $11,780.00 invoice for Vietnam Veterans Memorial expansion – Unanimous
• Approved $43,440.42 invoice to Laydon Industries LLC for storm‑water management – Unanimous
• Approved $10,000.00 invoice to Emergency Services Consulting – Unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a series of special permits and site‑plan reviews for properties on Orange Avenue, Front Avenue, Elm Street, Campbell Avenue, and Wagner Place. It also approved the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new office building at 15 Glade Street for the West Haven Housing Authority, a project estimated at $3‑4 million. All motions passed during the meeting.

• Approved Special Permit for 163 Orange Avenue (File SP 25-20)
• Approved Special Permit and Site Plan for 340 Front Avenue (Files SP 25-23, SR 25-24, CSP 25-25) with parking restriction condition
• Approved Special Permit and Site Plan for 31 Elm Street (Files SP 25-26, SR 25-27)
• Approved Special Permit for 610 Campbell Avenue (Files SP 25-28, VDO)
• Approved Special Permit for 19 Wagner Place (File SP 25-29)
• Approved demolition and new office building project at 15 Glade Street (File SR 25-30)

City Council

The West Haven City Council approved the assignment of $1,109,367.75 in delinquent tax liens to Tower Capital Management for $1,245,796.25. It also approved large fund transfers: $2,200,000 from the Medical Internal Services Fund to the Workers Compensation Fund and $346,029 from Unallocated Contingency to the Town Aid Road account. Additional actions included approving animal‑shelter donations, appointing Paula Cappuccia to the Seniors Commission, and adopting the meeting minutes and agenda changes.

• Approved meeting minutes from June 9, 2025 (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Amended agenda to add Melton to Personnel & Civil Service Committees (unanimous)
• Approved sale and assignment of delinquent tax liens to Tower Capital Management for $1,245,796.25 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $2,200,000 from Medical Internal Services Fund (603) to Workers Compensation Fund (602) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $346,029 from Unallocated Contingency to Town Aid Road account (unanimous)
• Approved animal shelter donations (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Paula Cappuccia, RN, to West Haven Seniors Commission (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for sale of two Campbell Avenue properties to West Haven Housing Authority (hearing scheduled, not yet approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It denied a rear‑yard setback request for 102 Mohawk Drive, continued the side‑yard setback request for 86 Noble Street, and approved variances for 99 Laurel Street, 325 Beach Street, 15 Glade Street, and 43 Baggott Street. The 15 Glade Street approval allows the West Haven Housing Authority to construct new administrative and maintenance buildings. All motions were passed after roll‑call votes.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (Porto motion, Greenberg seconded)
• Denied 102 Mohawk Drive rear‑yard setback variance (File #018-25 V)
• Continued 86 Noble Street side‑yard setback variance (File #034-25 V)
• Approved 99 Laurel Street side‑yard setback variance (File #035-25 V)
• Approved 325 Beach Street garage building‑coverage variance (File #036-25 V)
• Approved 15 Glade Street administrative and maintenance building variance (File #037-35 V)
• Approved 43 Baggott Street single‑family dwelling variance (File #038-25 V)

Board of Health

The board accepted the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The mission statement was tabled and will be revisited in August. Wellness walks will begin on the Boardwalk every two weeks, with a health advisor and department staff present. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 pm.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Celia Pinzi, seconded by Jonathan Jones)
• Mission statement tabled, to be revisited in August
• Scheduled biweekly wellness walks on the Boardwalk with health advisor and staff
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 pm (motion by Dee Gruber, seconded by Jonathan Jones)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board added Item 9.1 for temporary Spring Street closures and accepted the amended agenda and the June 3, 2025 minutes, all unanimously. It approved a temporary Spring Street closure for a culvert‑cleaning operation, with the date to be determined. The Commissioners then entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning the meeting.

• Added Item 9.1 for temporary Spring Street closures (unanimous)
• Accepted the agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Street closure for culvert cleaning operation (date TBD) (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency

The agency approved File #001-25 IW for two industrial buildings on 340 Front Avenue, requiring the removal of an existing fence from the Housing Authority property and prohibiting its placement within the wetland area. The meeting minutes from May 20, 2025 were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 P.M.

• Approved File #001-25 IW with fence removal condition (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 P.M. (motion passed)

Economic Development Commission

The West Haven Economic Development Commission accepted the amended minutes of the June 11 meeting by a unanimous vote. The session also provided updates on upcoming events, community investment grants, and various development projects. A suggestion was made to notify the commission of ribbon‑cutting announcements, and staff will follow up on that. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

Commissioner Butler moved to enter executive session, seconded by Chairman Bruneau; the motion passed unanimously. Later, Commissioner Butler moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Suggs; that motion also passed unanimously. No other business was conducted.

• Enter executive session – motion passed unanimously (motion by Butler, seconded by Bruneau)
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed unanimously (motion by Butler, seconded by Suggs)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the proposed amendment to the zoning regulations to allow hazardous material and warehousing as a special‑permit use in the Planned Residential Commercial District, removing the transportation heading about tractor‑trailer traffic. The commission also approved a special permit for a pet grooming salon in the Neighborhood Business District. The minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved zoning amendment File #ZR 25-21 (hazardous material and warehousing) minus transportation heading (passed)
• Approved special permit File #SP 25-22 for pet grooming facility (passed)
• Approved minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting (passed)
• Closed public hearing on File #ZR 25-21 (passed)
• Closed public hearing on File #SP 25-22 (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission approved the minutes from the May 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m., also by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved applications to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for up to $2 million for the School Streetscapes and Safety Project and up to $2.5 million for the Wagner Pedestrian Bridge Project. It also authorized LOCIP paving funds of $926,918.73 for FY 2024‑2025 and $341,411.40 for FY 2025‑2026, and approved a bid waiver to purchase used vehicles costing $35,000 or less. Minutes from the May 12 and May 27 meetings were approved.

• Approved application for up to $2,000,000 School Streetscapes and Safety Project (unanimous)
• Approved application for up to $2,500,000 Wagner Pedestrian Bridge Project (unanimous)
• Authorized LOCIP “Paving” funds $926,918.73 for FY 2024‑2025 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized LOCIP “Paving” funds $341,411.40 for FY 2025‑2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved bid waiver for purchase of used vehicles $35,000 or less (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)

Water Pollution Control Commission

The Water Pollution Control Commission voted to approve the incinerator permit, with all members in favor. The commission also approved the May meeting minutes. A discussion was held about a FEMA grant for the wall, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved incinerator permit (all in favor)
• Approved May minutes (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Board of Police Commissioners

The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners unanimously accepted the agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting. They approved a fireworks display on July 3, 2025, with a rain‑date of July 5, and also approved installation of a hump and fencing at the boat ramp. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted agenda (unanimously)
• Accepted minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Approved fireworks event July 3, 2025, rain date July 5, 2025 (unanimously)
• Approved boat ramp hump and fencing installation (unanimously)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a series of project invoices and proposals, all by unanimous vote. Approvals covered infrastructure such as a $661,600 tennis court, $87,500 bleacher repairs, and a $387,130 minigolf course proposal. Additional approvals included storm‑water management funding, fire district expenses, and a $2,696.77 housing grant invoice.

• Approved $661,600 Hinding Tennis invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $87,500 Bleacher Repair at Veterans Field invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $387,130 Minigolf Course proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000,000 Storm Water Management total (unanimous)
• Approved $2,696.77 Campbell Commons housing grant invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $14,112 West Shore Fire Department reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,891.00 Carmody invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $4,025.00 UHY invoice (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the May meeting minutes, amended. The annual budget was approved for the year. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May meeting minutes (as amended)
• Approved annual budget for the year

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved University of New Haven’s application to rezone 14 parcels to the Educational Facilities District (File #ZM 25-14). It also approved the removal of a driveway at 36 East Avenue and ordered a notice of non‑compliance for 337 Main Street. The meeting was recessed, entered executive session, and then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Closed public hearing on File #ZM 25-14 (passed)
• Approved UNH rezoning of 14 parcels (File #ZM 25-14) (passed)
• Entered executive session (passed)
• Added agenda item to issue cease and desist for 36 East Ave driveway (passed)
• Approved removal of driveway at 36 East Ave (passed)
• Ordered notice of non‑compliance for 337 Main St (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City Council

The council approved the sale of the 3.2‑acre North End Field and Baggott Street playground to the University of New Haven for $500,000, with a 7‑1 vote. It also authorized the transfer of $1,026,853.41 in uncollectible taxes to the Suspense Tax Book and added $76,109.04 for the “Public Facilities” LOCIP project to the FY 2024‑2025 capital budget. Additional actions included approving the May 12 meeting minutes, removing MARB updates from the agenda, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed MARB meeting updates from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $1,026,853.41 uncollectible taxes to Suspense Tax Book (unanimous)
• Approved $76,109.04 addition to LOCIP “Public Facilities” project (unanimous)
• Approved sale of North End Field (3.2 acres) to UNH for $500,000 (7‑1)
• Authorized Mayor Dorinda Borer to execute sale documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy Commission

The West Haven Energy Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The commission also reported that the Energy Star Portfolio Manager account has been transferred back to city control and will be active for the commission by the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board denied the special‑use exception for a short‑term rental at 792 Ocean Avenue by a 4‑No to 1‑Abstain vote. It approved variances for 102 Mohawk Drive (continued), 106 Forest Road, 98 Forest Road, 1 Dartwell Avenue, and 168 Collis Street (with a one‑year completion condition). The meeting minutes from April 16, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Continued File #018-25 V (102 Mohawk Drive) – vote 4‑1
• Approved File #022-25 V (106 Forest Road) – vote 5‑0
• Approved File #023-25 V (98 Forest Road) – vote 5‑0
• Approved File #019-25 V (1 Dartwell Avenue) – vote 5‑0
• Approved File #019-25 V (168 Collis Street) with one‑year completion condition – vote 5‑0
• Denied File #032-25 SUE (792 Ocean Avenue) – vote 4‑No, 1‑Abstain

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted to table the meeting minutes until the next meeting. The department's mission statement was also tabled until the next meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and adopted, ending the session at 7:20 p.m.

• Minutes tabled until next meeting
• Mission of department tabled until next meeting
• Adjournment motion adopted

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously accepted the agenda, the printed amendment to Item 9.1, and the minutes from the May 6 meeting. They approved the removal of the traffic signal at Front Avenue and Spring Street, with the chief noting engineers expect stop signs to improve flow. The board also unanimously entered an executive session with the mayor and city council to discuss HLL personnel before adjourning.

• Accepted printed amendment to Item 9.1 (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from May 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved removal of traffic signal at Front Ave & Spring St (unanimous)
• Invited Mayor Borer and City Council into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss HLL personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Watercourse Agency

The Inland Wetlands Agency approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. Commissioners accepted File #001-25 IW, an application for two industrial buildings at 340 Front Avenue. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Oct 15, 2024 (passed)
• Accepted File #001-25 IW for 340 Front Ave industrial project (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted to accept the May 14 meeting minutes after a correction, and the motion carried. The commission also tabled the discussion about gathering restaurant owners' feedback on restaurant week. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion on restaurant‑week feedback

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee approved a series of vendor quotes and invoices, including a $39,600 modular removal quote and a $13,471.68 Vancord quote, all unanimously. The largest financial action was the approval of a Gilbane invoice for $973,635.93 related to school construction. Additional invoices and credit adjustments from various vendors were also approved without dissent. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM.

• Approved Mobile Modular removal quote $39,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Vancord quote $13,471.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane invoice #202505-J093 for $973,635.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Antinozzi invoice $21,036.89 (unanimous)
• Approved Tri State Materials invoice TSMT15599 $420.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Gilbane PCI code adjustments totaling -$162,953.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Y&S Technologies invoice $54,508.60 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously at 6:12 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes and closed the public hearing on a spa zoning request before approving that zoning change. It also closed the hearing on the Northend Field sale and sent a favorable recommendation to sell the city‑owned field to the University of New Haven. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Closed public hearing on spa zoning request File #ZR 25-15 (motion passed)
• Approved spa zoning change in the TOD district (File #ZR 25-15) (motion passed)
• Closed public hearing on Northend Field sale application (motion passed)
• Sent favorable recommendation to sell Northend Field to UNH (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Seniors Commission

The West Haven Seniors Commission approved the minutes from the March 11 and April 8, 2025 meetings. No members spoke during the public input period. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Accepted minutes of 11‑Mar‑2025 and 8‑Apr‑2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The board approved the May 8 minutes after a motion by Commissioner Palumbo and a second by Commissioner Tappin. A motion to go into Executive Session was made by Commissioner Palumbo and seconded by Alternate Commissioner Brown, and it was approved. The board then returned to Regular Session by a motion from Commissioner Palumbo, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved acceptance of May 8 minutes (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Tappin)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Brown)
• Approved motion to return to Regular Session (motion by Palumbo, seconded by Diaz)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion by Diaz, seconded by Palumbo)

City Council

The council unanimously approved an amendment to Chapter 174 of the city code governing peddling and soliciting. It also approved the sale of the vacant lot at 37 Myrtle Avenue to the Estate of Richard Shippy for $15,000 by a majority vote. The council designated PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP to conduct the FY 2025 audit and approved $8,267.91 in animal‑shelter donations. Minutes from the April 28 and May 1 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 174 (Peddling and Soliciting) – unanimous vote
• Approved sale of 37 Myrtle Avenue to Estate of Richard Shippy for $15,000 – passed by majority (abstention and opposition noted)
• Designated PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP to conduct the FY 2025 audit – unanimous vote
• Approved $8,267.91 in animal shelter donations to be deposited – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting – unanimous vote
• Set public hearing for proposed sale of North End Field to UNH on May 27, 2025 – scheduled
• Held ordinance amending Chapter 178 (Posting of Bills) – decision postponed (held)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 7 session was also made, seconded, and passed.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the May 7, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Water Pollution Control Commission

The Water Pollution Control Commission voted unanimously to appoint William Canning as chairman and Stuart Rosenkrantz as vice chairman. No other substantive actions were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Elected William Canning as Chairman (unanimous decision)
• Elected Stuart Rosenkrantz as Vice Chairman (unanimous decision)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the Memorial Day Parade for May 26, 2025, and the Saint Lawrence School Walk‑A‑Thon for May 9, 2025. It also voted unanimously to go into executive session to consider personnel matters and the certification of a promotional exam list. All other routine motions, including acceptance of minutes and agenda, were approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

• Accepted minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from cancelled April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Saint Lawrence School Walk‑A‑Thon on May 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss personnel and certification of promotional exam list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 p.m. (unanimous)

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a series of invoices and a budget reallocation, all with unanimous votes. Notable approvals included a $187,668 storm‑water management invoice and a $56,224.95 diversity construction invoice. The committee also moved $8,507.72 from telecommunications and indirect costs to salaries. All motions were adopted, with only a few members abstaining on two reimbursement items.

• Approved $187,668 Storm Water Management invoice (02503375) – unanimous
• Approved $56,224.95 Diversity Construction invoice – unanimous
• Approved $8,507.72 budget move from telecommunications to salaries – unanimous
• Approved $106,000 Painter Park Tennis Courts invoice – unanimous
• Approved $15,891 Boardwalk Monitoring Cameras invoice – unanimous
• Approved $15,946.42 Omni Data invoice – unanimous
• Approved $252.65 Home Depot reimbursement for Dorinda Borer – unanimous (Rohan Smith abstained)
• Approved $442.69 Home Depot reimbursement for Dorinda Borer – unanimous (Rohan Smith abstained)

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

The board voted to enter an executive session, which passed unanimously. Later, the board voted to adjourn the meeting, also passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to deny Isaac Quinones’ request for a DJ at Painter Park, citing recent rule changes. Commissioners agreed to write a letter to Mayor Borer about possible uses of the $500,000 proceeds from the sale of North End Field.

• Approved March 3 minutes (motion approved)
• Denied DJ request for Painter Park picnic
• Commissioner Mays will write a letter to Mayor Borer regarding use of North End Field sale proceeds

City Council

The council voted 10‑2 to approve the FY 2025‑2026 fiscal budget, authorizing $187,129,817 in total city expenditures and setting the general mill rate at 25.58 mills. The resolution also approved specific allocations for the Allingtown Fire Department ($9,690,048) and sewer services ($14,273,940) and established related mill rates. It set the schedule for real‑estate tax and sewer fee payments in four quarterly installments. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 city budget of $187,129,817 (10‑2)
• Set general property mill rate at 25.58 mills (10‑2)
• Approved Allingtown Fire Department budget of $9,690,048 (10‑2)
• Set Allingtown Fire Department mill rate at 8.43 mills (10‑2)
• Approved sewer expenditures of $14,273,940 (10‑2)
• Set sewer use fee at $511 (10‑2)
• Established quarterly tax payment dates: July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, Apr 1 (10‑2)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (all in favor)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and the amendment to Chapter 211 creating an Elderly Tax Freeze program. A majority vote approved a five‑year renewal of the lease with the Prospect Beach Fish and Game Club. Public hearings were scheduled for the Peddling and Soliciting ordinance and for the purchase offer of the 37 Myrtle Avenue lot, both on May 12, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 211, Article VIII – Elderly Tax Freeze (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of lease with Prospect Beach Fish and Game Club (majority)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance amending Chapter 174 (Peddling and Soliciting) on May 12, 2025 at 6:50 p.m.
• Set public hearing for purchase offer of 37 Myrtle Avenue lot on May 12, 2025 at 6:50 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning and Zoning Commission

The West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three applications: EV charging stations at 528 Main Street with added parking and screening, a driveway expansion at 172 Beatrice Drive, and an accessory building at 50 Industry Drive. Two other applications were withdrawn by the owners, and the commission also approved the April 8 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved EV charging station application (Files SP 25-003 & SR 25-004) with added parking space and increased fencing/screening; unanimous vote
• Approved driveway expansion at 172 Beatrice Drive (File SP 25-15); unanimous vote
• Approved accessory building and outdoor display at 50 Industry Drive (File SR 25-16); unanimous vote
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes; motion passed
• Moved 44] Derby item to next agenda; motion passed
• Application for 441 Derby Avenue (File SR 25-17) withdrawn; no action taken
• Application for 855 Boston Post Road (Files SP 25-18 & SR 25-19) withdrawn; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 P.M.; motion passed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied the solar‑panel request for 587 Savin Avenue (5‑0). It approved the special‑use exception for 38 Antrim Street, the industrial variance for 50 Industry Drive, and the side‑yard/front‑yard variance for Fortunato Favia (each 5‑0).

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied 587 Savin Avenue solar panel request (5‑0)
• Approved 38 Antrim Street special‑use exception (5‑0)
• Approved 50 Industry Drive industrial variance (5‑0)
• Approved 024-25 V Fortunato Favia side‑yard/front‑yard variance (5‑0)

Energy Commission

The Energy Commissioners accepted the meeting agenda without amendments and approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted agenda without amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The West Haven City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, the animal shelter donations totaling $600, the $538,000 ordinance to fund sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation with bond issuance, and the sale of North End Field to the University of New Haven for $500,000. The council also set a public hearing for the Elderly Tax Freeze ordinance on April 28.

• Approved April 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved animal shelter donations totaling $600 (unanimous)
• Approved $538,000 sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation ordinance and bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved sale of North End Field to UNH for $500,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of animal shelter donations (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of $538,000 sewer appropriation (unanimous)
• Recommended referral to Planning and Zoning Commission for North End Field sale (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Elderly Tax Freeze ordinance on April 28 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the sale of the North End field to the University of New Hampshire for $500,000. Additional approvals included Kelsy and the conversion of the Stiles building to apartments. Several development projects were announced, such as UNH’s Business School relocation, a new Debonair ground‑breaking, and a seasonal Farmers Market. The meeting also recorded a motion to accept the minutes, which was made and seconded.

• Motion to accept minutes made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Kelsy approved
• North End field sold to UNH for $500,000
• UNH Business School to relocate back to West Haven
• Stiles approved for apartment conversion
• Rite Aid to become a CTown opening Sep‑Oct 2025
• Debonair to break ground in the next few weeks
• Farmers Market scheduled for July‑October

Emergency Reporting System Administrative Authority

Commissioner Diaz moved to enter an executive session on personnel, which was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and passed unanimously. The executive session lasted from 6:12 PM to 6:26 PM. Afterwards, Commissioner Sweeney moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Suggs, and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM.

• Entered executive session on personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

West Haven High School Building Committee

The West Haven High School Building Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved several vendor invoices, the largest being a $1,486,613.30 payment to Gilbane for the Washington School project. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,486,613.30 Gilbane invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $19,986.30 Antinozzi invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $4,538.00 Mobile Modular invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $3,300.00 Nadler invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $840.00 CSG invoice 20035-006 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,626.97 Utilities‑SCG invoice (unanimous)

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The Allingtown Fire Department Commissioners unanimously approved the preliminary fee schedule documents. They also unanimously offered Salvator D’Aquila a conditional job offer, accepted a motor‑vehicle assessment, added three crossed gold horns to the Fire Marshal badge, and approved a vote for a Deputy Chief candidate. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved preliminary fee schedule documents (unanimous)
• Offered Salvator D’Aquila a conditional job offer (unanimous)
• Accepted the motor vehicle assessment on the local option (unanimous)
• Added three crossed gold horns to the Fire Marshal badge (unanimous)
• Approved a vote for Deputy Chief candidate (unanimous)
• Moved to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Moved to Regular Session at 7:49 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

On April 8, 9, and 17, 2025 the West Haven Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed 84 appeals. The board voted not to change the assessment for 66 properties and voted to change the assessment for 18 properties. Decisions were recorded for each address with the property owner’s name.

• Voted not to change assessment of 66 Hemlock St (owner Kossi Yome)
• Voted not to change assessment of 44 Industry Dr (owner Robert Berkowitz)
• Voted to change assessment of 519 Highland St (owner Thymee Ren)
• Voted to change assessment of 267 Blohm St (owner Ethar Ali)
• Voted to change assessment of 123 Hilltop LA (owner Gene Amato)
• Voted to change assessment of 148 Campbell Ave (owner Juan Mazo)
• Voted to change assessment of 170 Canton St #2 (owner Excalibur Construction LLC)
• Voted to change assessment of 18 Front Ave (owner Adelaide Yalarti)

City Council

The West Haven City Council held a special meeting on April 3, 2025, at West Haven High School. Mayor Dorinda Borer presented a budget overview showing a 2.6% increase. The council voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Commission

The Water Pollution Control Commission met on April 2, 2025, and reviewed the proposed budget, odor‑control measures, a new incinerator building and permit procedures, and trucking costs. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The March minutes were noted for approval, but the outcome was not documented.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Great Strides Walk‑A‑Thon scheduled for May 10. It also moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters. All procedural motions, including agenda adoption and adjournment, were approved unanimously.

• Added Item 7.1 Dave Moran under Pension (unanimously)
• Accepted the agenda as amended (unanimously)
• Accepted the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Approved the 2025 Great Strides Walk‑A‑Thon on May 10, 2025 (unanimously)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

ARPA Committee

The West Haven ARPA Committee unanimously approved a series of invoices covering projects such as a $12,706.25 UHY contract, a $9,390 storage shed for Parks & Rec, a $23,714.73 Food Bank payment, and multiple storm‑water management contracts totaling $3,000,000 plus $1,000,000 in matching funds. The committee also approved $2,500 premium pay for EMS personnel and other project payments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $12,706.25 UHY invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $757.00 Carmody invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $9,390.00 Klotter Farms storage shed invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $2,490.00 Ivy League Landscaping playground invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $23,714.73 Vertical Church Food Bank invoice (unanimous)
• Approved storm‑water management contracts totaling $3,000,000 and $1,000,000 matching funds (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 EMS premium pay per individual (unanimous)
• Approved $20,816.40 White Owl Construction invoice for fire district project (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt a one‑year moratorium on 24‑hour convenience stores, smoke shops, and related signage (File #25-010). It also unanimously approved a special permit for a massage therapy wellness establishment at 377 Main Street (File #SP 25-011) and continued the electric‑vehicle charging station application (File #SP 25-003 and #SR 25-004) to the April 22, 2025 meeting. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the adaptive‑reuse project for the Savin Rock Conference Center with conditions (Files #SP 25-008, #SR 25-009, #CSP 25-010).

• Approved File #25-010 moratorium on 24‑hour stores and smoke shops (unanimous)
• Approved File #SP 25-011 special permit for massage therapy at 377 Main St (unanimous)
• Continued File #SP 25-003 and #SR 25-004 EV charging station application to Apr 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Files #SP 25-008, #SR 25-009, #CSP 25-010 adaptive reuse of Savin Rock Conference Center with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The West Haven City Council approved the March 10 meeting minutes and authorized the deposit of $475 in animal shelter donations. It also approved a resolution to pursue the FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant and adopted a modified vehicle depreciation schedule. The council re‑appointed Kathleen Krolak to the Greater New Haven Transit District Board and scheduled a public hearing for a $538,000 sewer‑rehabilitation ordinance.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $475 animal shelter donations (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Kathleen Krolak to Transit District Board (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of modified vehicle depreciation schedule (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for $538,000 sewer rehabilitation ordinance on April 14, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council scheduled a budget hearing for April 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Harriet North Courtroom. Councilwoman Heffernan moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Scheduled budget hearing for April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and then approved three solar panel applications and two lot‑split requests, each by a 5‑0 vote. A special‑use exception for 38 Antrim Street was continued to the April 16 meeting. Two applications were not heard because of procedural issues.

• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved solar panel application at 803 Savin Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved solar panel application at 786 Savin Avenue (5‑0)
• Continued special use exception for 38 Antrim Street to April 16 meeting
• Approved lot split for 100 Enright Street Parcel A and Parcel B (5‑0)
• Did not hear 587 Savin Avenue solar panel application due to procedural issues
• Did not hear 102 Mohawk Drive rear yard setback application due to procedural issues
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Board of Commissioners

The Allingtown Fire Department board met on March 19, 2025. Commissioners moved to accept the February 11, 2025 minutes and later moved to adjourn the session. The adjournment motion was seconded and the meeting ended at 7:13 p.m. No other policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Motion to accept February 11, 2025 minutes (made by Palumbo, seconded by Tappin; outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (made by Palumbo, seconded by Tappin; meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.)

Energy Commission

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda without amendments. They also approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved agenda without amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)