5 Things To Know In West Haven: Restaurant Liquor Permits, Charter Session, Bond Upgrade And More

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven's Planning and Zoning Commission hears requests from two Captain Thomas Boulevard restaurants to serve liquor, the City Council meets Tuesday and holds a charter revision information session the following week.

Here are five things to know about life around West Haven this week:

1. Liquor Permits Sought For 22 Nights Pizza, Kinami Sushi
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Harriet North Room, second floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on special permits to let 22 Nights Pizza, 250 Captain Thomas Blvd., and Kinami Sushi, 220 Captain Thomas Blvd., sell liquor during business hours in the Shoreline Residential Retail zone, according to the agenda. The commission will also continue work on updates to its Village District Overlay and Transit Oriented district regulations.
More information here.

2. City Council Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: City Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The City Council is scheduled to meet, according to the city calendar. No agenda had been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 8.
More information here.

3. Charter Revision Information Session Oct. 20
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: City Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The City Council will hold a special meeting to present the proposed charter revisions it approved, according to the notice from Chairman Christopher Vargo Jr. The proposed revisions are posted in the city's Document Center.
More information here.

4. S&P Raises City's Bond Rating To A
When: Announced Sept. 30
Where: West Haven City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: S&P Global upgraded West Haven's general obligation bond rating from A- to A with a stable outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. S&P cited improved financial management, timely audits and the city's move out of state oversight; West Haven was released from Tier IV oversight by the Municipal Accountability Review Board in May 2025.
More information here.

5. $2.5 Million Grant For Downtown Upgrades Advances
When: Approved by state board Sept. 22; awaits Bond Commission
Where: West Haven Green, Campbell Avenue
What to know: The state Community Investment Fund 2030 Board approved the city's $2.5 million request for downtown infrastructure, which now goes to the state Bond Commission, according to the city. Plans include improvements to the West Haven Green and the 9 Curtiss Place plaza and alleyway off Campbell Avenue, plus microgrants for small businesses in the Village Improvement District. The rollout is expected to take about two years.
More information here.