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Committee taps Frosolone for Italian honor

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee will honor longtime West Haven Italian American […]

Colombian restaurateur Hispanic honoree

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colombian restaurateur Juan Carlos Arbeláez has been selected to receive the city’s prestigious Hispanic American of the […]

Public Safety Expo set Saturday

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at […]

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Noise monitors added to ordinance

September 30, 2026

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Early last month, West Haven City Council officials approved an amendment to the city’s noise ordinance allowing the use of […]

Panel gives study its OK

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The state Community Investment Fund 2030 Board on Sept. 22 approved the city’s $2.5 million grant request […]

Sandy Point Association hosts fall cleanup

September 30, 2026

The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association conducted its fall cleanup of the Sandy Point Park, parking lot and shore as part of its commitment to upgrading […]

UNH breaks ground for business school

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice With ceremonial gold-plated shovels in tow, Mayor Dorinda Borer joined University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen […]

Special Olympians return for tourney

September 30, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Nearly 300 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival Bocce Competition at the […]

Voice writer, podcaster sponsors NASCAR auto

September 30, 2026

As of September 2026, there have been only four podcasts to sponsor a car in NASCAR’s top three series (Cup, O’Reilly and Truck) throughout the […]

Time capsule buried, to be open in 2076

September 16, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As part of the city’s yearlong festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Dorinda Borer was joined by […]

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Special Olympians return for tourney

Riva Bar & Restaurant co-owner Michael Delvecchio, with son Teo, 2, and co-owner Stefano Coletta, far right, receive a glass-encased Unified Sports Fall Festival “gold sponsor” medal and plaque from Special Olympics Connecticut President and CEO Michael Mason, left, and Special Olympics Hamden athlete Peter Klein, Special Olympics Connecticut’s global messenger.
Special Olympians return for tourney

City Police Chief Joseph S. Perno helps torchbearer Sean DelGreco of the Team North Haven bocce team carry in the “flame of hope.”
Special Olympians return for tourney

A Special Olympics Connecticut athlete throws a bocce ball during the bocce competition at the Old Grove Park courts. The tournament returned to the city on Sept. 19, a favorite venue for the organization. Hundreds of competitors, their families and officials from Special Olympics and the city took part in opening ceremonies as well as the day’s competition
Special Olympians return for tourney

Mayor Dorinda Borer, third from right, and members of Team West Haven wave team flags during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival Bocce Competition at the Old Grove Park courts Sept. 19.
Fall Festival Saturday

Sisters with A New Attitude (SWANA) will be hosting its third annual Community Fall Festival for children and families to enjoy. At the fi eld in back of the playground at Glade Street Park, children will enjoy picking out their own pumpkins and taking them to the painting station to decorate. Games, relay races, sack racing, corn hog and other fun activities are scheduled. Items we can still use are donated pumpkins, individual waters, juices and chips. Raffle prizes and gift cards are still needed for game winners.
Sandy Point Association hosts fall cleanup

The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association conducted its fall cleanup of the Sandy Point Park, parking lot and shore as part of its commitment to upgrading area. The efforts have been successful, as trash and debris were more manageable, with bulk items like tires and cushions less frequently carted off
Sandy Point Association hosts fall cleanup

The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association conducted its fall cleanup of the Sandy Point Park, parking lot and shore as part of its commitment to upgrading area. The efforts have been successful, as trash and debris were more manageable, with bulk items like tires and cushions less frequently carted off
Sandy Point Association hosts fall cleanup

The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association conducted its fall cleanup of the Sandy Point Park, parking lot and shore as part of its commitment to upgrading area. The efforts have been successful, as trash and debris were more manageable, with bulk items like tires and cushions less frequently carted off
Sandy Point Association hosts fall cleanup

The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association conducted its fall cleanup of the Sandy Point Park, parking lot and shore as part of its commitment to upgrading area. The efforts have been successful, as trash and debris were more manageable, with bulk items like tires and cushions less frequently carted off
UNH breaks ground for business school

From left, University of New Haven alumnus and benefactor Charles E. Pompea ’71, UNH President Jens Frederiksen, West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, UNH alumnus and benefactor Dennis Martin ’81, with wife Barbara Martin, son Kyle Martin and daughter Jill Aoki, and UNH College of Business Dean Brian Kench hold gold-plated shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new on-campus home of the Pompea College of Business at Martin Family Hall on Sept. 18.
Behind the Stacks

Congratulations to Bill Murphy, Diane Gladue, Rachel Heerema, Daniel Levesque, and Sharon Dudek–our Plant a Seed, Read Adult Summer Reading Challenge winners.
Editorial Cartoon
Public Safety Expo set Saturday

A record crowd attends the 2025 West Haven Fire, Emergency Management, 911 ERS, Police & Health Expo. This year’s exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health is scheduled from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Savin Rock Park, 6 Rock St. The free event is presented by West Haven’s three fire departments and the city in observance of Fire Prevention Week.
Public Safety Expo set Saturday

Fire engines and firetrucks line the parking lot next to Savin Rock Park at last October’s West Haven Fire, Emergency Management, 911 ERS, Police & Health Expo.
Historian's Corner

The Dawson Avenue pier, circa 1920.
Historian's Corner

A trolley heads west at Sea Bluff.
Historian's Corner

Parking the roadster along Hawthorne Street and Dawson Avenue was a matt er of straddling the trolley tracks. The Manning House can be seen here.
September rain

City resident Eric Rodriguez captured this scene at the city’s April Street Boat Ramp during last weekend’s Nor’easter that pummeled the area for three days. Streets were closed, and people were told to stay indoors while the storm dumped 3.5 inches of rain on the city and surrounding area.
Committee taps Frosolone for Italian honor

West Haven Italian-American Civic Association President, Paul M. Frosolone, the city’s 2026 Italian American of the Year.
Colombian restaurateur Hispanic honoree

Juan Carlos Arbeláez, West Haven’s 2026 Hispanic American of the Year.
Voice writer, podcaster sponsors NASCAR auto

The car and auto sponsored
Voice writer, podcaster sponsors NASCAR auto

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Bennett Rink upgrade to extend venue's life

Rink upgrades are planned to extend the life of the 56-year-old facility are expected to extend the life of the building another 20-25 years.
WHHS Sports Round Up

Amar Sanounou celebrates his first goal against Guilford with Joel Goodlow.
WHHS Sports Round Up

Caden Stanley sacks the Jonathan Law quarterback.
WHHS Sports Round Up

Haven N’Sumbu runs over a Law defender in the 14-7 loss at Jonathan Law
WHHS Sports Round Up

Gulianna Ruggerio dives for the dig in the Westies’ 3-1 win against Lauralton Hall.
WHHS Sports Round Up

Lucianna Cappetta controls the ball in the Westies’ 6-1 win over Career/Hillhouse.