West Haven Council approves $1.96M lien sale, yard waste ordinance; zoning amendments adopted
The West Haven City Council approved the sale of delinquent 2024 tax and sewer liens to RAM Financial Group for $1,956,434.79 and adopted a new ordinance prohibiting leaves and yard waste in streets, sidewalks, and waterways, both by unanimous vote at its June 22 meeting.
City Council: Lien sale, yard waste ordinance, and upcoming bond hearing
The lien assignment covers delinquent 2024 tax and sewer liens totaling $1.87 million, sold for $1,956,434.79. The council also approved $1,121.40 in animal shelter donations and a FY2025 Homeland Security Grant memorandum of agreement, both unanimously.
The new yard waste ordinance, designated Chapter 206, Article VIII, prohibits leaves and yard waste in streets, sidewalks, and waterways. It passed unanimously.
The council scheduled a public hearing for July 27 on two items: a capital budget amendment and a bond issuance of $12,477,252 to fund the FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget. Both were set for first reading. Re-appointments to the Ethics Commission and Energy Commission were referred to committees.
Planning and Zoning: Phase 2 amendments approved
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Phase 2 amendments to the city's zoning regulations on June 23, on a motion by Commissioner Biancur. The amendments set buffer distances of 800 feet for nail salons, cannabis establishments, and liquor stores, and maintained a 1,000-foot radius for adult establishments.
The commission reverted the electric vehicle charging station language in Section 49.4.2.(1) to its original text, reverted display size to 24 inches diagonally (Section 8), and reverted the summary table in Section 49.4.5.6 to R and SP for Level 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Minutes from June 9, 2026 were approved; Commissioner Biancur abstained on that vote.
Charter Revision: Joint deliberations held, no actions recorded
The City Council and Charter Revision Commission held multiple joint special meetings on June 23 and June 24 to deliberate on the council's recommendations for revisions to the draft revised city charter. The agendas list only deliberations and review of the draft charter, with no specific amendments, dollar amounts, or votes recorded in the available materials. The Charter Revision Commission met again on July 1 to discuss the council's recommendations, approve May 28 meeting minutes, and consider scheduling additional meetings. No outcomes from that session are available.
High School Building Committee: June meetings canceled
The West Haven High School Building Committee canceled its regular meetings scheduled for June 9 and June 23, 2026, citing a lack of new business to conduct.
Coming up
- **Board of Police Commissioners — July 7:** The board will review two disputed traffic tickets (#10279 from May 20, 2026, and #15382 from May 26, 2026), discuss planning for the Closer to Free Ride event on September 19, 2026, hear the chief's budget report, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- **City Council public hearing — July 27:** Public hearings are scheduled on the capital budget amendment and the $12,477,252 bond issuance for FY 2024/2025 capital projects.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — West Haven Council Approves $1.96 Million Lien Sale, New Yard Waste Rules, and Zoning Updates
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