By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The annual lighting of West Haven’s Christmas tree on the Green will herald an evening of merriment […]
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City to mark Pearl Harbor attack, Dec. 7
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. All veterans are invited to participate in the solemn service, which will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of Japan’s […]

Small Business Saturday marked by city
By Michael P.Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has announced the city’s participation in the 14th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25. Nov. 25 also marks the lighting of West Haven’s Christmas tree on the Green. The Yuletide event attracts hundreds of people each year, many of whom Rossi hopes take advantage of […]

Borer Administration inaugural set, Dec. 3
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dorinda Borer will serve as West Haven’s second female mayor when she and the rest of the city’s elected officials are administered the oath of office at 11 a.m. Dec. 3. State Attorney General William Tong will swear in Borer, a three-term state representative, during a ceremony […]

Vertical Church cited for new Help Center
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and chief of staff Tom J. McCarthy presented a citation to Vertical Church Senior Pastor Ken Vance on Nov. 8 to celebrate the recent grand opening of the church’s Dream Center at 263 Center St. On Oct. 28, Vance, who leads the Meloy […]

WHFD ornaments on sale
The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2023 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring the Gamewell Alarm Box which graced the poles of West Haven for many years. This is the fifth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. There are limited amounts of previous ornaments for sale as well. The cost to […]

City, owners discuss fate of Debonair
By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer Over the last few decades, the Debonair Beach Motel at 296 Beach St., has slowly deteriorated from being a popular destination for upper-class residents to stay and enjoy quality food and live music, into an abandoned and dilapidated property. The motel, which was constructed in 1959, also housed a restaurant […]

12th Community Thanksgiving in the works
With the turn of the calendar to November, thoughts start drifting to Thanksgiving Day, and a group of residents has a special thought with the holiday: feeding those who might not have a meal or anywhere to go. The 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is set to go on Turkey Day, with the committee in […]

Candidates make final pitch to voters
Nov. 7, the voters of the city determine which candidates will be their choices to run the city for the next two years. In an effort to bring information in the waning days of the campaign, the Voice sent a questionnare to the candidiates. The following are their responses. Ed. Note: We have alternated the […]

Residents organize Peace Vigil on Green
Last week City resident Karen S. Elimelech organized a peace vigil for Israel at the John Ireland Bandstand at the West Haven Green. With the help of former Mayor Ed O’Brien and 8th District Councilman Victor Borras, the vigil was planned in less than twenty-four hours. About 35 residents attended the vigil that was called […]

Jarjura endorses Mullins
Former Waterbury Democrat Mayor Michael Jarjura came to West Haven City Hall Monday afternoon to formally endorse the write-in candidacy of Steven R. Mullins for mayor of West Haven. In 2005, Jarjura was elected Mayor as a write-in candidate in Waterbury. There, he fought against corruption and fiscal mismanagement following the arrest of Republican Mayor […]

Street sign memorializes John Ziada
Contributed Photo By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The family of the late Z’s Corner Cafe owner John “Johnny Z” Ziada will unveil a street sign christening the cafe’s landmark corner of Campbell Avenue and Court Street as “Z’s Corner.” On Saturday, just steps from the cafe’s front door, Ziada’s wife, Susie, and […]
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WHFD accepts old flags for annual rites
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Bereavement group sets meeting, Dec. 6
WHPD lists results of tobacco checks
City to mark Veterans Day at Bradley Point
Chalk Art festival returns Saturday
Historical Society hosts Graveyard Tour Saturday
Cohen slates ‘Town Halls’
Mullins plans public sessions
City offers energy assistance
This week’s photos
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Happy Thanksgiving!Following a tradition that goes back to the 1970s, we honor the warriors of the gridiron on this Thanksgiving Day. West Haven’s Blue Devils met Fairfield Prep in a battle that could mean ranking in a CIAC Class LL tournament game, Tuesday.
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Happy Thanksgiving!Following a tradition that goes back to the 1970s, we honor the warriors of the gridiron on this Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s Green Knights has its annual tussle at Hamden High School’s Bruno Field, taking on the Green Dragons in the 2023 edition of the Green Bowl.
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On displayNoreen Adams, Ms. Connecticut Senior World, was chosen to appear in the July issue, Red, White, Blue feature of Crowns Magazine which was taken at an appearance for Veteran’s Day at the West Haven Veterans Museum. Arlene DeGrande, director ordered a Magazine to display. The cover was also displayed at the Pub 34 in West Haven.
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WHFD ornaments on saleThe WHFD Historical Library presents its 2023 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring the Gamewell Alarm Box which graced the poles of West Haven for many years. This is the fifth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. There are limited amounts of previous ornaments for sale as well. The cost to purchase the previous ornaments is $10, with the purchase of our 2023 ornament (while supplies last). The list includes: 2019 – 1911 Badge; 2020 – Sold out; 2021 – Elm Street HQ; 2022 – 1889 Hand Pumper. To order your ornaments please contact Department Historian William Heffernan at our email: [email protected].
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Bargain Bingers opensMayor Nancy R. Rossi, right, cuts the ribbon with Bargain Bingers owners Jordan and Michelle Greenstein, with daughter Eden, 6, and son Zachary, 4, to celebrate the grand opening of the “extreme discount and bargain bin” store at 719 Campbell Ave. on Saturday. Joining them are, from left, Councilman Gary Donovan (D-at large); Mayor-elect Dorinda Borer; and Councilwoman Colleen O’Connor (R-at large). The ceremony was also attended by Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. The new retailer is located in the upper Campbell Avenue business district near York Street and specializes in new, like new and used items, as well as donated merchandise. According to Jordan Greenstein, the store offers savings up to 85% off retail prices. Bin items drop in price daily until sold, he said, starting at $10 with fresh merchandise coming in weekly. In addition, all profits from selling items received as donations support people in need, Greenstein said. The ribbon-cutting included giveaways for veterans.
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Vertical Church cited for new Help CenterMayor Nancy R. Rossi on Nov. 8 presents a citation to Vertical Church Senior Pastor Ken Vance to celebrate the recent grand opening of the church’s Dream Center, including its food pantry, at 263 Center St. Rossi was joined by chief of staff Tom J. McCarthy, not pictured.
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Borer Administration inauguralMayor-elect Dorinda Borer is set to be sworn in on Dec 3
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Holiday season ushered in with Saturday galaWith West Haven’s Christmas tree aglow in the background, The John C. Ireland Bandstand on the snow-covered Green is bedecked with huge electric snowflakes as Victorian lampposts decorated with angels blowing on trumpets illuminate the walkways during a Yuletide celebration from yesteryear.
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Historian's cornerHarvesting cranberries from the bogs is tedious work and requires many man hours.
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Historian's cornerThe flower of the cranberry was originally thought to resemble that of the crane. “Crane-berry” became “cranberry.”
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Class of '23The WHHS Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its class for 2023 at the annual banquet, Saturday night. The group then took the traditional “class photo.” Seated (L-R) -- Jackie Coyle, Shannon Connor Lang, Monica Yanez, George Hines. Standing -- Fred DeDomenico, Rich Boshea, Mark Anquillare, Mike SanGiovanni.
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Quinnipiac boundMia Rubirosa, a senior outfielder on the WHHS softball team, signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) to continue her playing career at NCAA Division I Quinnipiac University. Mia signed her NLI on National Signing Day, Nov. 8, in front of her family, teammates, coaches, and WHHS staff.
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Touchdown!Aedan Coe sprints into the endzone for the Blue Devils.
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Looking for a holeCamren Kemp looks for the hole on the way to the endzone in the Westies’ 25-14 victory.
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Swarming tackleThe West Haven defense swarms for a tackle of a Cheshire rusher in West Haven’s 25-14 win over the Rams at Cheshire. The Westies were scheduled to play Fairfield Prep at Ken Strong Stadium Wednesday night, and could end the season with a 9-1 record, and berth in the CIAC Class LL playoff s. Pairings will be published on Friday, with games beginning Tuesday night.
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Blazing run!Armani Reid returns a Cheshire punt for 92 yards and a touchdown.
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UNH Officer sworn inNew University of New Haven police Officer Thomas Minar pauses with Mayor Nancy R. Rossi after being sworn in by Rossi at City Hall on Friday. Minar is a former Bridgeport police lieutenant who recently retired after a 30-year career. The ceremony was attended by Minar’s wife, Joyce, and stepson, Andrew Drake, along with UNH Deputy Police Chief Brett Mahoney.