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Voice looks to the past for a new project

February 19, 2025

The West Haven Voice is looking to the past to move toward the future. As we look for more ways to serve our reading public, […]

Turkington’s legacy are the thousands helped

February 19, 2025

It is said the only things sure in life are death and taxes. One more should be added: change. Things change, circumstances change, decisions are […]

City celebrates couples

February 19, 2025

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer combined two traditional valentine celebrations for the city’s older residents on the holiday of […]

9th District GOP plans confabs

February 19, 2025

The 9th District panel of the Republican Town Committee is hosting a series of meetings in order to address public concerns and add to its […]

Youth advocate tapped for Black History award

February 5, 2025

The West Haven Black Heritage Committee has chosen longtime youth and community activist Levi Jordan as the second recipient of the “Ernestine Jackson Citizen of […]

Young Rockers wow ‘em in Anaheim

February 5, 2025

It was a success. A local music group of local teenagers traveled west and wowed attendees of a national convention of music instructors. The 2025 […]

Borer aids funding of WHHS band NYC trip

February 5, 2025

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice With a little creativity coupled with a passion for the arts, Mayor Dorinda Borer has facilitated an […]

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Valentine Wedding

From left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, a longtime justice of the peace, officiates the marriage of city Highway Department laborer John Barone and Amy Skarlos, in the Harriet C. North Community Room of City Hall on Feb. 14.
Editorial Cartoon
City celebrates couples

Mayor Dorinda Borer reads and presents a citation to the city’s longest-married couple, Walter and Myrna Clinton, at the West Haven Valentine’s Day luncheon in the First Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall at 464 Campbell Ave. on Feb. 14. During the two-hour celebration, presented by the city’s Department of Elderly Services, Borer honored more than 70 West Haven Senior Center members, including the Clintons, who have been married for 71 years, and 24 other couples who have been married for at least 50 years.
City celebrates couples

West Haven Senior Center members who have been married for more than 55 years raise their hands at the city’s Valentine’s Day luncheon’
City celebrates couples

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, is all smiles with new city Human Resources Commissioner John Carrano, second from left, and members of the University of New Haven chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the West Haven Valentine’s Day luncheon celebrating the city’s older residents. The fraternity members helped serve lunch to residents.
1st upgrade since the '80's

West Haven Senior Center members Lillian Riddick and E.J. Midgett e demonstrate the center’s new desktop computers for city Elderly Services Director Alyssa Maddern, Human Resources Commissioner John Carrano and assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko on Tuesday.
1st upgrade since the '80's
City resident Steinau to head parade
All in red

Mayor Dorinda Borer, sitting center, leads city employees in rocking red for women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 7.
Lesson in government

Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, answers questions from inquisitive fourth graders at Washington Elementary School on Feb. 13 about the roles of a mayor, city council, governor and president. Principal Alicia M. Limosani invited Borer to speak with students on government/civics.
Ecosystems chat

Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, brings the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to Mackrille Elementary School on Feb. 7 to talk with fourth graders about the ecosystem and the importance of bees in the world.
Historian's Corner

The original Turk’s and Jimmies helped make up the area known as Restaurant Row with several back-to-back eateries serving the amusement park and beach crowds.
Historian's Corner

The original Turk’s and Jimmies helped make up the area known as Restaurant Row with several back-to-back eateries serving the amusement park and beach crowds.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Noelle Lawrence drives to the basket versus Foran.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Eddie Fagnani swims the breaststroke leg of the 200 medley relay against NDWH.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Nate Charron launches into the pool in the 50m freestyle versus NDWH
WHHS Sports Roundup

West Haven boys’ basketball celebrated Senior Night before its 66-49 win over Sheehan.
WHHS Sports Roundup

West Haven wrestling celebrated their Senior Night prior to their meet versus Cheshire.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Matt Rasile makes a save to help the Westies to a 4-1 victory over Hand.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Matt Morgan takes a three pointer in the Westies’ victory over Sheehan.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Dylan Petrie goes for the pin against the Cheshire Rams.