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Navy vet leads annual march

June 4, 2025

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, led the city’s Memorial Day parade […]

Teacher, artist Hodes honored by students

June 4, 2025

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice The West Haven Public Schools community is mourning the loss of Richard Hodes, a cherished former art teacher […]

17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated

June 4, 2025

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dozens of veterans and their families from across Connecticut, joined by city and state leaders and members […]

City man defines leadership by his life

June 4, 2025

What does it truly mean to be a leader? Is it possible for one to set a standard for themselves and strive persistently to meet […]

Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards

June 4, 2025

By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA Recently, members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association were honored by West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer for their commitment, […]

Mullins to receive honorary doctorate

June 4, 2025

West Haven. Fair Rent Commission Chairman and two time Republican Mayoral nominee Steven R. Mullins will be presented with an honorary doctorate in public policy […]

O’Brien, Rossi reflect on MARB’s exit

May 22, 2025

With the exit of the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) announced last week, the two predecessors of Mayor Dorinda Borer had their own take on […]

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Historian's Corner

The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center offers exhibits on various topics from wartime-era artifacts to the way soldiers and sailors were trained for battle.
Historian's Corner

The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center offers exhibits on various topics from wartime-era artifacts to the way soldiers and sailors were trained for battle.
Historian's Corner

The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center offers exhibits on various topics from wartime-era artifacts to the way soldiers and sailors were trained for battle.
17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated

During the Phase 17 dedication of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on May 24, the West Haven Fire Department Honor Guard leads city and state leaders, including Mayor Dorinda Borer, Rep. Bill Heffernan and 1st District Councilwoman Anne Heffernan, while carrying the American flag to the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole for the ceremonial raising. The honor guard is composed of members of the West Haven Fire Department, the West Shore Fire Department and the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown.
17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated

Family members of the late Alfred J. “Al” Triana, a Navy veteran who served in 1958-62 and was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex, gather near two bricks they purchased in his memory. From left, Kris Kirck, Ally Kirck, Steve Kirck, Jen Triana, Bobby Coppola with Harper Coppola, Tricia Coppola, Liz Triana and Kim Triana.
17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated

Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, dedicates a plaque and a plaque to retired city official and longtime veterans advocate Beth A. Sabo.
Behind the stacks

Library staff members Melissa Marguy, Angela Invernale, Danielle Sekas, Dani Velazquez, Nick Roy, Carrie Bryant, Kara Moore, Colleen Bailie, Catherine Bushman, and Shane Maher mug it up for the camera as they prepared to march in West Haven's Memorial Day Parade for the first time in over a decade!
In appreciation

West Haven Black Heritage Committee President Steven R. Mullins presents a Certificate of Appreciation to one of the organization's charter members, Carroll Jenkins. Along with Bea Johnson, Ernestine Jackson and former City Councilwoman Bernice Bowman, Jenkins was instrumental in establishing the Black Heritage Committee in 1996. Mullins referred to Jenkins as "The godmother of West Haven's black heritage and history."
Stiles sale

Mayor Dorinda Borer on May 28 signs a purchase and sale agreement for the development of the former Edgar C. Stiles Elementary School at 561 Main St. Joining Borer and showing a rendering of the apartment development are, from left, Ideal Group principal Florjan Shehaj, SEEDnh principal Fernando Pastor and city Economic Development Director Steve Fontana. Ideal Group, a Stamford-based developer, is working with its primary contractor, Hamden-based SEEDnh, to convert the former school building into about 30 market-rate apartments. The Stiles building, constructed in 1930, is located in the heart of the transit-oriented development district around West Haven Station, the nearby Metro-North Railroad commuter hub. The building has been vacant since the school closed in 2004, with no concrete plans for development — until now.
City man defines leadership by his life

Kenneth Notarino-Jeffrey prepares for his next adventure
'Our Journey of Sight' welcomes Borer

Mayor Dorinda Borer, back center, joins members of “Our Journey of Sight,” a low-vision and blind support group for area residents, at their monthly meeting Friday at the West Haven Public Library’s main branch. The support group, led by Richard Howard, a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, features informational speakers, organizes activities and meets from 10 a.m.-noon on the third Friday of each month in the lower level of the library at 300 Elm St. This month’s speakers included Borer and Beth Rival, a former board member of the federation’s Manchester-based Connecticut chapter who is a prominent advocate for the rights and equality of blind and visually impaired individuals. Rival lost her sight at age 19 and has been involved with the NFB for many years. Also speaking was Michelle Puzzo, who in 2019 co-founded UR Community Cares, a Manchester-based nonprofit that offers vision resources, including assistive technology devices. To join the support group or for more information, call Howard at (203) 214-7631.
Navy vet leads annual march

Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, leads West Haven’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal, guiding the more than 40-unit procession of veterans, bands and dignitaries, including Mayor Dorinda Borer, front left, and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, front right, along Campbell Avenue on May 26.
Navy vet leads annual march

The North End Hose Company brought out its vintage fire engine for the event.
Navy vet leads annual march

The Emerald Society, a mainstay in many city events, graced the route in its traditional garb.
Navy vet leads annual march

The 102nd Army Band trooped the parade route.
Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards

Career firefighters of the City of West Haven Fire Department, Allingtown celebrate with their Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association counterparts following the volunteer awards ceremony at the Allingtown Fire Headquarters on Admiral Street. Volunteer Chief John Carew (center) holds the citation presented to the volunteer association from Mayor Dorinda Borer.
Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards

City Councilors Dawn Callahan and Gary Donovan present citations from Mayor Dorinda A. Borer to members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association that are graduating from the University of New Haven. From left to right are Volunteer Chief John Carew, Donovan, firefighters Tyler Perrera, Evan Anglace and Tyler Reardon and Callahan
Home Depot donation

On May 29, Ken Huelsman, Home Depot Specialty Assistant Manager, and a team of Home Depot volunteers donated and installed three raised garden beds, cleared overgrown plots and spread seven yards of mulch at the West Haven Community Garden (WHCG) at Anna Malloy School, Meloy Road. ”Home Depot’s kindness and dedication serve as a powerful reminder of the incredible things we can achieve when we come together as a community,” said Marilyn Wilkes, WHCG founder and manager.
Borough honors war dead

The Borough of Allingtown remembered its own in annual rites on Memorial Day. Members of Scouting America Troop 821 lead the procession from the Admiral Street Fire Station
Borough honors war dead

The Borough of Allingtown remembered its own in annual rites on Memorial Day. Members of Scouting America Troop 821 lead the procession from the Admiral Street Fire Station and move toward the Green for the flag-raising.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Brady Price is focused on driving the ball versus Norwich Free Academy in a 4-2 win..
WHHS Sports Roundup

Jose Padilla turns the double play in the Westies’ 4-2 win over NFA.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Aubrey Szostek directs traffic while defending her net at Foran.
Making a commitment!

West Haven High School student-athletes recently recognized for their commitment to play a sport at their respective college/universities.
Senior Days

Rounding out the end of the spring season, the boy's tennis and boy's lacrosse teams honored their seniors on the last home appearances. Both teams looked for postseason games and matches as the seniors head toward graduation later this month.
Senior Days

Rounding out the end of the spring season, the boy's tennis and boy's lacrosse teams honored their seniors on the last home appearances. Both teams looked for postseason games and matches as the seniors head toward graduation later this month.