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Festival continues its success

August 5, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice From high-energy music, food trucks and helicopter rides to a kids zone, crafters and everything in between, […]

Community House opens new center for Early Learning

July 22, 2026

The West Haven Community House has announced the opening of its new Early Learning Center, expanding access to high-quality preschool education for children ages 3 […]

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City mourns loss of O’Brien

August 5, 2026

Former mayor remembered Hundreds paid their respects this week as a man who once held the power as the city’s chief executive was laid to […]

Fair Rent Commission gets new secretary

August 5, 2026

City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission Secretary Richard Deso has appointed Kim-Marie Mullin as the body’s Recording Secretary. Mullin brings an extensive background […]

UNH teams up for school financing courses

August 5, 2026

The University of New Haven has announced a new partnership with ASBO International, becoming a preferred provider of school finance and operations courses. These courses are […]

Quigley Stadium’s future topic of speculation

August 5, 2026

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer The future of Quigley Stadium, a cornerstone of Connecticut baseball history, has become the subject of intense speculation surrounding its […]

Museum map relates Gettysburg casualties

August 5, 2026

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer The West Haven Veterans Museum has a new addition to their Civil War section. In late July, the museum announced […]

Festival ready to ‘Rock’ the shore

July 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Bohemian Queen, “the ultimate Queen tribute band,” will headline the Savin Rock Festival on Saturday in Old […]

Fireworks ushered in nation’s 250th

July 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 highlighted the city’s observance of the 250th anniversary of […]

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City mourns loss of O’Brien
Harvest!

Brayden Beirne holds a summer squash from the children’s’ garden at West Haven Child Development Center, Inc.
Behind the Stacks

Elizabeth Fox made the closest guess of how many sunflower seeds were in the jar at last weekend's Savin Rock Festival. Congrats and thank you for participating!
Historian's Corner

Pvt. DANIEL R. “BOB” SHINE
Historian's Corner

It was the era of Rosie the Riveter as women took over the wartime manufacturing duties as dads, brothers, and beaus went off to fght in Europe and Asia. Closer to home, the ladies had lunch outside the Armstrong Rubber Company plant.
Editorial Cartoon
Fest fun!

The Savin Rock Festival has always been about the city’s history and family fun. This year was no exception as various rides and attractions for the kids, and some adult competition. Thousands came out on the last weekend of July for the city’s main summer event.
Fest fun!

The Savin Rock Festival has always been about the city’s history and family fun. This year was no exception as various rides and attractions for the kids, and some adult competition. Thousands came out on the last weekend of July for the city’s main summer event.
Fest fun!

The Savin Rock Festival has always been about the city’s history and family fun. This year was no exception as various rides and attractions for the kids, and some adult competition. Thousands came out on the last weekend of July for the city’s main summer event.
Fest fun!

Music has always been a big part of the Savin Rock Festival from its inception in 1982. This year four bands took the stage at the Old Grove Park Cover bands Bohemian Queen and Bee Gees Gold, as well as Bo and the Hot Heads and the ever-popular Rum Runners. For those so inclined, there was dancing.
Fest fun!

Music has always been a big part of the Savin Rock Festival from its inception in 1982. This year four bands took the stage at the Old Grove Park Cover bands Bohemian Queen and Bee Gees Gold, as well as Bo and the Hot Heads and the ever-popular Rum Runners. For those so inclined, there was dancing.
Fest fun!

Music has always been a big part of the Savin Rock Festival from its inception in 1982. This year four bands took the stage at the Old Grove Park Cover bands Bohemian Queen and Bee Gees Gold, as well as Bo and the Hot Heads and the ever-popular Rum Runners. For those so inclined, there was dancing.
Fest fun!

Music has always been a big part of the Savin Rock Festival from its inception in 1982. This year four bands took the stage at the Old Grove Park Cover bands Bohemian Queen and Bee Gees Gold, as well as Bo and the Hot Heads and the ever-popular Rum Runners. For those so inclined, there was dancing.
Fest fun!

For those looking for something else, the helicopter rides returned and were a daylong attraction
A day at the beach

Children from the West Haven Child Development Center, Inc. enjoyed an outing at the beach. The youngsters enjoy many outings and walks when weather allows. Playing in the sand at the beach is a summertime treat.
Museum map relates Gettysburg casualties

The map detailing the New Haven Grays at Gettysburg.
New GOP Team

From left, lifelong Westies Robert J. Guthrie and Robert Vets are sworn into office by City Clerk John W. Lewis as the West Haven Republican Party’s new registrar of voters and deputy registrar of voters, respectively, during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday.
New GOP Team

The ceremony was attended by Mayor Dorinda Borer, family members, friends and party members. Guthrie succeeds GOP Registrar Jo Ann Callegari, who recently retired after 45 years of service. Vets succeeds longtime Deputy Registrar Patricia Mastracchio.
Fair Rent Commission gets new secretary

Fair Rent Commission Secretary Richard Deso congratulates Kim-Marie Mullin on her appointment as the Commission's Recording Secretary, as Chairman Steven R. Mullins (L) and Vice Chairman Cristian Sanchez (R) look on.
Sharp eyes

Lions Club members used a special camera called Hilton Spot Vision Screener as part of the Kidsight National Lions Program at the West Haven Community House during Head Start registration last week. President Steven R. Mullins is shown seen here using the device on three-year-old Mohammad. The program is funded by the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation. The West Haven Club is HIPPA compliant and has trained members dedicated to solving critical issues of eye care in children, Mullins said. The West Haven Lions Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 pm at the West Haven Veterans Museum on Hood Terrace. For more information, call (203) 824-4262