Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWEST HAVEN CT (WFSB) - The use of deadly force in the case of a West Haven officer-involved shooting was deemed justified by the Office of the Inspector General The inspector general said West Haven officer Alex Triscritti shot and killed Jovan Washington on Dec Read the inspector general’s complete report below: Investigators said police responded to an address on Terrace Avenue on that date around 2 a.m They said police received a call from a mother who told them that her daughter was being held against her will by her boyfriend in an apartment at the address The boyfriend was identified as Washington “Officers responded to the scene and spoke to both [the] complainant and [Washington],” the inspector general’s report said “They decided that [Washington] would be taken into custody on domestic violence charges.” Since Washington was in his bedroom wearing only a tank top and underwear the inspector general said Washington moved toward a closet and reached under his mattress and to grab a handgun “A struggle for the gun then ensued between [Washington] and Officer Cody Bacon,” the report said [Washington] fired one round striking Officer Bacon in the upper left thigh.” the report said Washington refused to let go of it “Officer Alex Triscritti then fired three rounds,” the report said “When the struggle for the weapon persisted West Haven officers provided medical aid on scene and Washington was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment Washington was pronounced dead shortly after 3 a.m “I have determined that Officer Triscritti’s use of deadly force was justified to defend himself and other officers from the use and imminent use of deadly force,” the inspector general concluded “Such use of deadly force was justified under Connecticut law.” carry I-95 over 1st Avenue and the Metro-North Railroad train tracks The new structures are designed to have a minimum service life of 75 years significantly improving long-term safety and reliability the project includes extending the southbound lane from Exit 44 to create a continuous travel lane which will ultimately serve as an exit-only lane for Exit 43 The goal of these improvements is to reduce congestion The $136.5 million project is funded by a mix of 90% federal funds and 10% state funds This project has a labor force of approximately 100 workers Construction is expected to be completed in phases by year-end 2027 “This project is a long-term investment in public safety and mobility not only for West Haven but for the entire region,” Governor Lamont said it’s also creating good-paying jobs that support local families and strengthen Connecticut’s workforce Thank you to Connecticut Department of Transportation crews and contractors who are delivering on these critical projects across the state.” “Replacing these aging bridges and revamping the interchange will ease the daily commute for more than 142,000 drivers on I-95,” CTDOT Deputy Commissioner Laoise King said we’re avoiding future disruptions to highway and rail travel we’re making significant progress modernizing Connecticut’s bridge infrastructure.” “Over $122 million in federal funding will help replace two decaying deteriorating and undersized bridges in West Haven providing relief to the tens of thousands of commuters who drive across them every day,” Senator Richard Blumenthal said I’ll continue fighting to deliver investments that make Connecticut’s roads more secure.” “Replacing these 70-year-old bridges is long overdue and I’m glad to see this project finally moving forward,” Senator Chris Murphy said “This is a smart federal investment that will make I-95 safer all while creating good-paying jobs in West Haven.” “Today marks a major step forward not just for West Haven but for every traveler who depends on I-95 to get to work “These bridge replacements are more than concrete and steel – they are the result of years of hard work and persistent efforts that I’ve championed to bring critical federal resources back to our community I fought for this investment because I believe in safer roads and a better quality of life for our residents By widening and modernizing this vital interchange we’re not only easing the daily burden of traffic but we’re also laying the foundation for a stronger more resilient transportation network that will support economic growth for generations I’m proud to have led the charge in securing this funding and delivering real results for our region’s future.” traffic is not expected to be disrupted from this project because the initial work includes construction on the foundation for the new bridges on the ground level at 1st Avenue and at the railroad crossing underneath the highway the northbound entrance ramp at Interchange 43 will close with a detour routed through nearby state roads The project will progress in stages through 2027 with three lanes of traffic maintained in each direction during daytime hours For detailed information on this project and to subscribe to construction updates via email, visit i95westhaven.com © 2025 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website of West Haven entered into rest on April 25 George’s loving family includes his children Lauren (Jason Richardson) Cavalier of Arizona and Craig (Stephanie) Cavalier of South Windsor siblings Thomas “Corey” Cavalier and Lori (John) Aiello all of West Haven McKenna and Jacob Richardson and many nieces and nephews His parents Thomas and Marilyn (Umlauf) Cavalier predecease him Until retirement George worked as an accountant for Design Resource and Services.  A proud UCONN graduate George enjoyed everything related to the school especially watching women’s and men’s basketball games  All are invited to a visitation on Friday May 9, 2025 from 10 am to noon at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green.  A parlor service will take place at noon. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org/en/ or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org American Heart AssociationPO Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692Tel: 1-800-242-8721Web: https://www.heart.org/en/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105Tel: 1-800-805-5856Web: http://www.stjude.org/ (WFSB) - Investigators have made an arrest after a dismembered body was found in West Haven West Haven police responded to a home on Nashawena Avenue on March 24th after a report of a missing person they noticed a smell and found Tina deceased and dismembered Police say there were 14 to 16 trash bags containing dismembered body parts in an upstairs bedroom West Haven Police believe Tina had been dead for 2 months They say her body parts were so badly decomposed that they needed to use DNA to identify her “I have never seen anything like this in my 22 years in this police department,” said Sergeant Scott Allard They also found someone had tried to burn the home down “Throughout the house there was paper type stuff indicative [of a] set up to catch on fire,” said Sgt He was charged with attempted arson and an act to conceal criminal activity Police say Lloyd acted alone and more charges will be filed as the investigation continues They also added that there were additional plastic bags with plenty of evidence as well as receipts and surveillance from a local Walmart and Home Depot that show Lloyd leaving with the items they recovered just awful,” said Michael Lopenzo from West Haven he knew something was wrong when police showed up at her door last month “She would go up and down the street with her walker and if she came home with a lot of groceries ‘Tina do you want me to help you with your groceries?’ and she’d go Lloyd is currently being held on a $1 million bond on the attempted arson charge and is due back in court next month Eldest daughter of Orlando and Carol (O’Connor) Ginnetti 1950.  In addition to her devoted husband Michael Kathy is survived by her loving children Stefan (Beth) Znosko and Katrina (Corey) Walsh; brothers James (Sue) Ginnetti and Thomas (Terri) Ginnetti; and four treasured grandchildren.  Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved sister Carol and brother-in-law Glenn Bragg Kathy was also an active member of the West Haven Junior Women’s Club.   She enjoyed the simple things in life including reading and spending time with her grandchildren.  Kathy will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind Arrangements were entrusted to West Haven Funeral Home at the Green April 23 from four to seven o’clock.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 o’clock in St West Haven.   Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations in Kathy's name can be made to American Heart Association heart.org but the replacement for a legendary Connecticut  shoreline drive-in restaurant is just about ready to make it's debut For generations our parents and grandparents made the trip to Beach Road in West Haven to enjoy the fried clams Chick's permanently closed almost 10 years ago in November 2015 and the building sat vacant until July 2024 when Amico Group LLC forked over $1,000,000 for the site the drive-in where your grandma met your grandpa was leveled The new doors in which 'The world's finest customers' will pass through will be called Riva Bar and Restaurant and the teaser description bills Riva as 'Beer Garden One week ago a job posting looking to recruit multiple positions for the new restaurant went up on their social media it's possible that Riva could Possibly be open for Memorial Day weekend but there has been no official opening day announcement One band has already been announced to appear in August I remember going to Chick's in the late 80's and early 90's and it was a great place to hang out for the beach atmosphere I started going to the nearby Captain's Galley and the Rusty Scupper (RIP to both) West Haven needs a clam/fish/lobster roll/seafood restaurant again For generations our parents and grandparents made the trip to Beach Road in West Haven to enjoy the fried clams, famous split hot dogs, and burgers at Chick's Drive In. Chick's permanently closed almost 10 years ago\nRead More The new doors in which 'The world's finest customers' will pass through will be called Riva Bar and Restaurant Cheryl Hyslop-Antunes and his West Haven Community House family Ron became a resident of the West Haven Community House in November 2021 He quickly became known for his warm spirit and many interests Ron had an appreciation for the Animal Channel one of his greatest joys was his beloved deck of cards which he carried with him wherever he went where he thrived in a supportive environment that encouraged friendship Ron also enjoyed participating in community outings that enriched his experiences and brought joy to his everyday life Ron was an active member of Art Expressions with STEP Associates where he spent Saturdays nurturing his creativity alongside his friends In the short time that Ron was a part of the West Haven Community House he left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him and kind heart made him a true joy to support and his presence brought light and positivity wherever he went.  He will be deeply missed and remembered as an important part of the West Haven Community House family he would want to express his heartfelt gratitude to the many staff members who supported and encouraged him along the way — especially those from his SMILE Program and his Wood Street home Ron’s memory will continue to inspire all of us who had the honor of supporting him Visitation will take place on Tuesday April 29 from 10:00a-11:30a at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green with a life celebration to be held at 11:00am.  Interment will be private individuals can donate to the West Haven Community House Endowment Fund in memory of Ronald Barrows Community Connections Fund at 227 Elm Street a lifelong West Haven resident entered into rest on March 31 2025.  He was the husband of Pamela Main Heaphy.  A son of the late John Francis and Ruth Parker Heaphy He had so many fond memories of taking his siblings out on his boat and spending time at the beach with them.  Boating remained a lifelong passion for him a skill he proudly maintained until his eyesight diminished.  He then attended college to pursue a degree in computer science at Gateway Community College he worked at Gateway in information technology until retirement Mike leaves three siblings John (Michelle) Heaphy Mason and Shawn Elizabeth Main; and his beloved pup Casey Jones.  Mike was predeceased by his brother Thomas Heaphy and his fur babies Bill and Jack A celebration to honor Mike will take place on Wednesday April 9 from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home.  Remembrances will be shared beginning at 6:30.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New England Organ Bank CT (WFSB) – A tractor trailer rollover shut down part of Interstate 95 in West Haven on Thursday morning Emergency crews responded to the scene between exits 43 and 44 where the tractor trailer overturned around 1:55 a.m The northbound side had its left and center lanes closed for cleanup efforts The northbound side of the highway had 5.6 miles of backup as of 7 a.m The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was called to help with a fuel leak Non-life-threatening injuries were reported Drivers were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 First Alert Traffic map here Refresh page and watch Eyewitness News for updates Sharon leaves her children Shawn (Maria Santangelo) Longyear and Shannon (Scott) Van Steenburgh; siblings Tambie Antell Sandy Barker and Sally Phlipot and many nieces and nephews Sharon was a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Blakemore Antell Sharon worked as a customer service representative for AT&T and for Sonitrol Alarm.  Devoted to her family and friends Sharon’s role was as a mother figure due to her caring nature and generous spirit.  As an avid shopper she derived great joy in giving and creating happiness which left a lasting impression on anyone she came in contact with.  Trips back to Virginia allowed her to spend time with her family and friends from her youth In lieu of flowers memorial donation in Sharon's name can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org.  Visitation will take place on Monday April 28 from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green Parkinson's Foundation1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York NY 10018Tel: 1-800-473-4636Email: helpline@parkinson.orgWeb: https://www.parkinson.org/ Details: cache-fra-eddf8230094-FRA 1746524430 1770359022 2025.  He was born in New Haven on January 10 Philip and Lena Giglio (Guarino).  He attended Hill House High School before joining the U.S receiving both a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.  Joseph was a dedicated employee at Roebic Laboratories.  He enjoyed watching the Yankees and discussing the games with his beloved grandson from charter boat trips with his grandsons to helping his granddaughter earn a trophy for “Biggest Perch” in the Girl Scouts he looked forward to giving his daughter and his friend Nancy tomato plants to grow.  He would talk about the plants until they bloomed  He was an avid walker and took the opportunity for fresh air over a car ride home whenever offered.  Joseph loved his family.  His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy He is survived and will be dearly missed by his two loving children Dawn Buffone (Sal) of East Haven and Joseph D (Lisa) of Orange.   His loving grandchildren Danielle Barbaro (Chris) and his beloved great grandchildren Brinley and Jackson Barbaro His beloved siblings Philip Giglio (Marcia) and Geraldine Mongillo both of Wallingford.  He will be missed by lifelong friends Nancy Leverich and Louis Passariello.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at West Haven Funeral Home at the Green, 662 Savin Ave, West Haven, CT 06516.   Funeral Home Services will be held April 16, at 12:00 pm, followed by Burial in the family plot at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave., West Haven, with full Military Honors.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, https://t2t.org/.  The Tunnel to Towers FoundationWeb: https://t2t.org/ died peacefully at his home in Amityville Village and Michael Muccio-Schrimpe of Farmingdale John worked for American Roofing Company for 28 years and then Baybrook Remodelers for 17 years He moved to Long Island in 2023 to be closer to his sister and nephews and worked as a maintenance technician for Renaissance Bay Apartments until his passing A man whose hands were as skilled as his heart was generous John could often be found working on a project for a friend all while regaling them with tales of his near-death adventures These weren't just tall tales; they were true stories so incredible you'd swear he'd made them up dedicating himself to making a difference in the lives of others John was a gentle giant who could strike up a conversation with anyone sing random song lyrics at the top of his lungs without warning and proudly boast that he could charm even the most unfriendly dog into rolling over for a belly rub He seemed to possess an endless capacity for kindness proving time and again that his purpose on this earth was to bring joy and love to those around him His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched a testament to a life lived fully and a love freely given The memorial on Long Island will be held Thursday February 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Renaissance Bay - Main Clubhouse 200 La Bonne Vie Drive The memorial in Connecticut will be held on Friday February 21st from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green, 662 Savin Avenue A graveside service will be held on Saturday February 22nd at 10:00 AM at All Saints Cemetery Lisa was a devoted mother to Taylor and Rob and a loving wife to Bob with whom she shared thirty-four years of marriage She created many meaningful memories with her family including creating a school bus shaped cake and holding hands on cold Halloween nights Lisa was a cherished sister to Bobby (Marti) She held a special place in the hearts of her in-laws Sue and TJ in particular were friends she considered sisters Lisa was also a dog grandma to Bear and Bauer Lisa worked a fulfilling job at Sikorsky Aircraft for seventeen years alongside her son and husband she was not only a dedicated co-worker but also a source of warmth and humor for those she worked with Instead of flowers, please consider donating to Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Research Fund at: https://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/donate 2025 from 4 to 7 PM at the West Haven Funeral Home Lisa’s family requests that all attending go directly to Church of West Haven entered into eternal rest Monday at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness the son of August and Teresa Benefico Bartolotta he also attended Eli Whitney Technical School and The Connecticut School of Electronics Army veteran and served as an MP in the reserves from 1962 to 1968 he began working for a printing supply company as a salesman and this became his career until his retirement in 2009 selling the first digital printing system for his company He engaged the people around him with jokes friendliness and his enjoyment of life brightened the spirits of everyone around him Joe was deeply aware of the presence of Christ in his life and during his years as a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish he regularly volunteered in the activities of his parish and served as a sacristan and Eucharistic minister whom he loved with an uncompromising passion when they were both teenagers attending CYO and the Miraculous Medal Novena at St they both missed the Sunday Mass that he and Ardell went every morning to church just to sit quietly and pray in the presence of Jesus he and Ardell went back to where they began by attending the Miraculous Medal Novena together on Monday nights at Precious Blood Parish and attending daily Mass He loved to simultaneously root for and jeer the New York Yankees As a younger man he played basketball at the YMCA in New Haven after one too many elbows to the head a friend convinced him to take up jogging His jogging accomplishments included a marathon and completing at least 15 New Haven Labor Day 20K road races He also enjoyed playing tennis with Ardell and for numerous years they challenged themselves to play at least once outside in each of the 12 calendar months Joe eventually found his way to coaching youth sports starting with Little League baseball He seemed to take even more joy than the kids when they would finally get a hit and the slight nudging of the 3rd grade teacher he became the Our Lady of Victory 7th & 8th grade boys’ basketball coach when he coached the team to the championship of the St Mary’s of Milford Basketball tournament against very stiff competition from all over the state After the victory he paraded around the halls of OLOV School playing We Are the Champions on a boom box then LA Fitness in Orange and finally LA Fitness in Milford where he was known as “The Mayor” Joe mostly exercised his jaw and enjoyed engaging with people and getting to know them Brett (Julie) of West Haven and Brian of Milford Anne Marie DeAngelo (Frank) of Northford and a brother He is also survived by a large loving family of nieces  Visitation for Joe will take place on Thursday March 27 2025 from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home 662 Savin Ave  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Precious Blood Parish In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Notre Dame High School of West Haven in Joe’s memory.  Jacob Urban is a training officer at West Haven Fire Department He received his associate’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University but says he was unable to pursue a bachelor’s because of the duties of his profession Urban will attend University of New Haven (UNH) under a full-ride scholarship “Having this opportunity is going to be huge not just for myself but other first responders,” Urban said Urban is excited about a new partnership between UNH and the city of West Haven firefighters and dispatchers can attend UNH with a full scholarship “I think this is going to be the thing that really helps us get the education we need,” Urban said West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer and UNH president Jens Frederickson made the announcement about the collaboration alongside West Haven public safety officials Thursday Borer acknowledged that typically university funding does not go toward supporting the city where it is located She is hopeful this new step will be a way of giving back and our city is designated distressed,” Borer said ‘how do we make this partnership a little more equitable?’ We believe we have accomplished this through this creative partnering.” first responders can pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field graduating high school seniors in West Haven are offered a 50% scholarship to the university “I believe education is about creating opportunities and opening doors,” said Neil Cavallaro “This offer gets us closer to accomplishing that mission.” It is difficult for firefighters and other service workers to attend a four-year college due to personal or professional obligations Urban will be one of the first workers to take advantage of the scholarship he hopes to showcase the power of higher education and lay the foundation for future first responders “I think we’re a bit behind the times where that degree isn’t necessarily the [easiest] thing or the most financially feasible thing for everyone,” Urban said “I think this really shows how much more attainable this is.“ While Urban is unsure what he wants to study he plans to focus on something public service related Urban and Borer said this initiative is a great opportunity for officer retention Borer focused on its impact on the West Haven community “We have to tell a better story about what the University of New Haven brings to West Haven,” she said Receive daily news and talk from Connecticut Public Radio directly to your inbox and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 27 1943 at Bridgeport Hospital to the late Paul Wallick and Ruth Bevan Wallick attended Masuk High School followed by completing her associate’s degree in accounting at Sacred Heart University the late Carmen “Tom” DeRosa at the Savin Rock Amusement Park (West Haven Speedway) Pauline worked as an accountant/bookkeeper her entire adult life for Olive Mechanical First Place Management and was a huge part of her husband’s business Westville Crest Plumbing & Heating  Pauline was known for her vivacious personality and care for all During her long-running Fourth of July picnics you could find her in the kitchen laughing and preparing food for all her family and friends Every Thanksgiving evening she excitedly played pinochle or setback for hours Pauline was a long-running member of the Monday Night Co-Ed Bowling League and was known for her spunky team spirit She always had a book nearby and later her kindle was her ever-present travel companion She was the biggest fan of all her children and grandchildren and attended countless hockey tournaments We know she is now surrounded by her late pups Murphy  Pauline is survived by her sister Ruth Wallick and brother David Wallick (Kathleen) John Joseph DeRosa and her grandchildren Sara Jane Fagan Karen Gargemelli-McCreight; Heather Wallick her parents Paul Wallick and Ruth (Bevan) Wallick and her brothers and sisters in law John & Alma DeRosa  Visitation will be held at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green Lawrence Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston in Pauline’s honor https://www.arlboston.org/.  To leave an online condolence for the family she was the cherished wife of the late Lance Boynton Anna leaves behind her wonderful family including her daughter Tiffany (Joe) Mills; sons Richard & Adam Boynton; daughters-in-law Patti Boynton-Cole and Nikki Boynton; best friend Tracey Maher; her beautiful grandchildren Taylor Boynton Rylie & Jackson Boynton all of whom absolutely loved and adored their Noni and her siblings Donna Lord and Frank Montano.  She was predeceased by her cherished and beloved sons Michael and Jason and siblings Doreen Montano Annmarie was a lifelong resident of West Haven where she worked in the medical field as a billing coordinator for many years a pillar of strength who loved and took care of her family with immense pride cooking and being with her family who looked forward to Sunday sauce and all that came from being together.  Annmarie's presence and love will be deeply missed Her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband and two beautiful sons. Visitation will take place on Friday from 11 am to 1pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green A parlor service will begin at 1 pm followed by interment in St of West Haven passed away peacefully on April 13th He was pre-deceased by his wife of 45 years Jennie Perrella 'Chickie' Annatone(2012) the loving son of Mafalda Giacomini Annatone and Samuel Annatone Anthony is survived by his sons Anthony Annatone He also leaves behind his Vietnam Veteran brother Robert Annatone and wife Margaret Annatone of East Haven caring grandfather to seven grandchildren and step grandchildren Anthony is also survived by his Nephew Matthew Denegris and Jennifer Denegris children Ben and Josie of Sarasota Florida Anthony worked as a welder and fabricator for over 30 years for Bilco Door in West Haven and Saab of Orange CT driving his car down by the beach and spending time with his grandchildren and playing cards with anyone who would take a seat next to him Anthony will be greatly missed by all his close friends and family members A special thank you to the nurses and aides and the wonderful staff of the Branford Connecticut Hospice and Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center The hours for visitation will be Wednesday April 16 2025 from 4 to 7pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green Funeral Home Services will be held Thursday April 17 at 11am gathering  before at 10:30am Dick was raised with his two sisters.  He attended West Haven schools through his childhood Dick started a career with the Town of West Haven serving his beloved community in the Public Works Department.  Dick leaves behind sisters Mary Beth Graham of West Haven and Nancy (Thomas) Klek of Guilford and his nephew Alfred Klek of Guilford.  Arrangements were entrusted to West Haven Funeral Home at the Green.  Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.   She was the wife of Craig Thomas and a daughter of the late John and Sharon Murray Potasz.  In addition to her husband April is survived by her stepchildren Crystal L her favorite uncle and aunt Richard and Pam Murray April worked as a receptionist for Lord Chamberlain and for a local real estate firm She will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind traveling to warm climate destinations bring to mind favorite memories of April.  Some of her hobbies include home cooking and reading Danielle Steele.  She loved attending shows at comedy clubs and enjoyed endless laughter watching her favorite comedians Visiting hours will be held at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green on Tuesday January 14th from four to six pm at which time her memorial service will begin.  and community members came together for what they called a rally to save civil servants outside the Veteran Affairs hospital at West Spring Street and Stevens Avenue in West Haven For many of Connecticut’s 5,000 federal workers the issue is not knowing whether or not their job could be on the chopping block next “It’s very stressful worrying about how I’m going to feed my family if they end up letting people go or what’s going to happen,” said Ryan Dugan Dugan served with the Connecticut National Guard and now works for the Social Security Administration I wanted to work for the federal government so I could continue to serve the American people,” he said there’s roughly 2,500,000 million full time federal employees with the largest employer being the Department of Veterans Affairs more than 1,000 employees were laid off from the Department of Veterans Affairs an employee told Channel 3 on Monday that they’ll likely find out in 10 days That’s when he said a list was supposed to come out because all of my money as a disabled vet comes from the federal government so I’m nervous along with with everyone else to see if I’m going to still have a job come March 14,” said Jeffrey Stewart Jeffrey Stewart wonders if his job at the West Haven VA Hospital will be next March 13 there’s supposed to be a list coming out with all of the jobs being cut,” Stewart said A recent memo from the Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to replace every 4 terminated workers with 1 These federal workers say cutting so many jobs at once will have a profound impact on the speed and efficiency of how those agencies operate impacting those who depend on agencies like the VA All of these cuts are to provide the tax cuts for the richest in the country,” said Rep Trump said during his first cabinet meeting last week that the country has to cut down the size of the government and claimed a lot of people weren’t doing their jobs “President Trump and Elon Musk have launched an all out attack on the federal workforce the likes of which we’ve never seen before American Federation of Government Employees Horrible thing that has happened,” said Leslie Lyon Lyons said her daughter is a federal employee in Portland “She is now working on suicide prevention and was instrumental in creating it and is being already told that there is a good chance that she may in fact come to work with the doors locked,” Lyons explained Federal workers in the state said they plan to highlight some of the disastrous impacts the cuts could have on the American people Mo Cayer said the idea of the government looking for ways to improve and cut costs is not the problem He said the problem is the way this process was handled “This chainsaw approach to cutting jobs without a clear methodology it takes time to see what these rolls contribute to accomplishing the mission of their organizations And all we have seen is tens [of] thousands of people being fired.” Cayer explained how the cuts impact everyone “Who’s going to be there to answer the phone with your question and will there be mistakes on processing your income tax return Samuel Neimeiser said he also rallied outside of the VA He is part of the American Federation of Government Employees which represents thousands of federal workers across Connecticut Neimeiser said the VA facility is already understaffed by more than 600 workers and can’t afford to lose its employees where are those patients going to go?” he asked “There aren’t enough hospitals even as great as they are around to pick up that slack These are people who gave everything for this country I wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for the VA,” said Glen Gilliam “We have some the best brightest medical minds in the world who come here and give us treatment,” Price said beloved son of Edward and Ann Miller Filarsky at his home.  Keith was a proud graduate of ACES Whitney High School West.  In addition to his parents Keith leaves his brother Jonathan (Lisa) Filarsky nephew Miles and many others who loved him dearly.  Known for his warmth and affection Keith’s laughter would fill a room.  He enjoyed most food and looked forward to watching movies Visitation will take place on Monday from 1pm to 3 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home.  Prayers will begin at 3 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Keith's memory may be made to ACES Whitney Academy, 130-A Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT 06517 or https://www.aces.org/donations. ACES Whitney Academy130-A Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden CT 06517Web: https://www.aces.org/donations OGDEN — A West Haven woman accused of starving her 12-year-old stepson pleaded guilty Monday to her involvement in his death pleaded guilty in Ogden's 2nd District Court to murder a first-degree felony; three counts of intentional aggravated child abuse a second-degree felony; two counts of obstruction of justice a second-degree felony; child endangerment a third-degree felony; and possession of a controlled substance the first charge was amended from child abuse homicide to murder and an additional aggravated child abuse charge was added The plea agreement also stipulated sentencing for the crimes would run consecutively when the family members called 911 because they said Gavin was sick Shane Peterson and Scott told medical crews that Gavin had been experiencing seizures, but they did not take him to a doctor, the charges state where he was pronounced dead a short time later Doctors who examined Gavin's body after his death say he "showed malnutrition to the point the child's internal organs had shut down completely The child's body was visibly emaciated," according to charging documents Police searching the phones of Shane Peterson Scott and Tyler Peterson found conversations between the three that discussed abuse Police also located illegal narcotics in a common area of the home The three family members locked Gavin in his room and used multiple surveillance cameras to record him The recordings show the child often wore only a "heavily saturated diaper," was given no carpet police discovered several screenshots from the surveillance system had been recently deleted and were in the "trash" folder "When talking about feeding the child victim the three suspects talk about only giving the child one-third of a cup of water only giving him a piece of bread and mustard All of this messaging and evidence revealed a prolonged pattern of abuse over the course of several years," charging documents state Shane Peterson and Tyler Peterson both pleaded guilty to child abuse homicide and other child abuse charges on March 20 Part of the guilty pleas for both men involved admitting to the factual basis of the charges They both testified that investigator statements were true that Gavin was subjected to a "prolonged pattern of abuse over the course of several years." Scott's sentencing hearing will be held on May 12