West Haven Community Pulse

Orange Landing earns an A+ safety grade as one of West Haven's safest neighborhoods.

• Overall crime index of 34 is 66% below the national average...

West Haven's annual Savin Rock Festival hits Old Grove Park on July 24-25 with live music, free inflatables, helicopter rides, seafood trucks, and a craft fair under the oaks. A longtime community tradition since 1982.

Severe storms hit West Haven with flooded underpasses and fallen trees blocking streets.

• Flooding closed underpasses at Campbell Avenue & Clark...

Holiday Bar Closures

• 🔥 City Orders Two Bars Closed: West Haven ordered Patrone Beach Bar and Pizza and Bar 93 to close July 2-5 due to high...

West Haven kicked off the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular Friday with music at 7 p.m. and a 25-minute display starting at 9:15 p.m.

Around 2,000...

West Haven ordered Patrone Beach Bar and Pizza and Bar 93 closed for the Fourth of July weekend to reduce risks and free police resources for the...

Summer Events

• Savin Rock Fireworks: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular is set for July 3, 2026 at 9:15 p.m. off Bradley Point, with live music...

West Haven is enforcing strict bar closures while promoting its major fireworks event.

• Preemptive shutdowns: Bar 93 and Patron Beach Bar closed...

West Haven’s beloved Savin Rock Festival returns to Old Grove Park July 24-25, reviving a summer tradition since 1982.

• Activities: Live music,...

West Haven has returned to its regular two-payment tax schedule after last year's temporary four-payment option ended.

Key details for residents:
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Business Closures

• 🔥 Preemptive Bar Closings: City officials announced preemptive closing of Bar 93 and Patron Beach Bar plus temporary closures...

Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Friday along the shoreline.

Plan ahead with these key details:

• Roads close at 5 p.m.: Ocean Avenue and Captain Thomas...

West Haven is taking proactive steps to curb safety risks before the holiday weekend.

• Multiple beach-area bars closed after recent violent...

A 79-year-old West Haven woman was struck by an SUV while biking in broad daylight and left at the scene in a hit-and-run on June 26 near Blohm Street...

West Haven is expanding beach safety with new lifeguard stands, 15 life rings, free life jackets, and swim lessons to prevent drownings during dangerous heat. Officials stress never swimming alone and active child supervision.

A vigil Friday at 631 Campbell Avenue honors Miguel Daniel Blake and Dravere Christopher Blake, killed June 20 outside Muzeum Sports Bar. The...

Housing Safety Concerns

• 🔥 Rolling Ridge Apartments Violations: City officials issued a violation for the month-long lack of hot water at...

First Congregational Church of West Haven will rebuild its outdated exterior ramp to full ADA standards with AARP Community Challenge grant support, giving meal site visitors safe and dignified access.

萨文岩节将于7月24-25日在老树林公园举办，欢迎居民参与！

• 时间：7月24日周五下午5-10点，7月25日周六中午至晚10点
• 亮点：现场音乐、免费充气乐园、直升机体验、美食卡车及手工艺品展
• 意义：庆祝萨文岩传统，所有收益支持肌肉萎缩症协会募捐

Residents at Rolling Ridge Apartments have gone a month without hot water, forcing tenants like Connel Campbell to carry water from kitchen to...