By Danny Atkinson Voice Writer The West Haven Black Coalition (WHBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) with its annual tribute […]
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Youth advocate tapped for Black History award
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
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
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 […]

Avangrid kicks off‘ Main Street’ effort
United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas, subsidiaries of Orange-based Avangrid Inc., on Jan. 30 kicked off their West Haven “Main Street” event, a three-week campaign […]

City resident winner of statewide award
The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025 Assistant Principals of the Year. Laura Dixon, a West Haven […]

First snowstorm
The season’s first major snowstorm hit the area Sunday night with a polar vortex following. Voice readers sent in their snow pictures to our various […]

City rolls out salt-sprayer for snowstorms
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Jan. 14 unveiled the city’s new anti-icing sprayer for pretreating roads during storms. […]
This week’s photos
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Young Rockers wow ‘em in AnaheimThe members of Teach Kids Music All-Star Band played in front of enthusiastic crowds during the NAMM Conference in Anaheim
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Young Rockers wow ‘em in AnaheimFollowing the successful performance, the musicians and adults celebrated their success.
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Solar charging stations openMayor Dorinda Borer and assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko show the city’s newly installed solar-powered charging station on the Campbell Avenue steps of City Hall on Jan. 30. The downtown charging station joins two others that have been installed near the bathhouse on the shoreline boardwalk and on the Allingtown Green.
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Editorial cartoon
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Borer aids funding of WHHS band NYC tripWest Haven High School Band director Donata Lupacchino-Nelsen, second from left, and choral director Jason Thomas, fourth from left, receive oversize checks for $4,000 from Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, on Jan. 29 as school district fine arts coordinator Scott Shand and mayor’s office volunteer Beth A. Sabo look on. The $8,000 donation was made possible by the ticket sale proceeds from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert, which was presented by Borer’s arts initiative on Dec. 13 in the school auditorium.
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Avangrid kicks off‘ Main Street’ effortDuffy’s Tavern owner Chris Walsh thanks United Illuminating for supporting his business’s recent energy efficiency upgrades and Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, for supporting local small businesses during UI’s West Haven “Main Street” event at Duffy’s, 241 Campbell Ave., on Jan. 30
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Valentine lunch planned for seniorsMayor Dorinda Borer is combining two traditional Valentine celebrations this year for the city’s senior residents. Members of the West Haven Senior Center are invited to a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, where the city will also recognize couples with anniversary longevity.
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Big birthdays!Mayor Dorinda Borer celebrates the 100th birthday of long-time resident Rose Houde, left, and the 90th birthday of longtime resident Dolores Consorte.
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Black Coalition marks 39th MLK tributeThe Rev. Orsella Hughes, pastor of St. Luke’s AME Church, Harlem, delivers her passionate sermon to the churchgoers.
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Black Coalition marks 39th MLK tributeThe Heritage Chorale performing The God of Angel Armies.
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Black Coalition marks 39th MLK tributeCarroll E. Brown ends the tribute by talking about the need for collaboration in communities.
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Civics at PagelsMayor Dorinda Borer visits with fourth graders at Pagels Elementary School on Jan. 24 to help wrap up their class lesson on civics. Borer’s visit included a fun Q&A follow-up with the students.
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Historian's CornerArtic overshoes, or “boots” with the clasp ties were standard fare for adventuresome boys in the 1950s and 1960s.
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WHHS Sports RoundupElla Morgan pulls up for a jumper versus Amity.
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WHHS Sports RoundupAaron Johnson gets the dunk in the Westies’ 49-44 win over Foran.
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WHHS Sports RoundupBrady Price scores in the Westies’ 3-2 loss at ND Prep.
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WHHS Sports RoundupBrady Price celebrates his goal with Thomas Porto and Brody Dinuzzo.
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WHHS Sports RoundupAlessandra Picard looks for the tip in the Westie Sharks victory at Hamden.
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WHHS Sports RoundupTaryn Lattanzi tries for a wrap-around versus the Hamden Green Dragons.
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WHHS Sports RoundupBrandon Bellamy directs traffic for the Blue Devils against Foran.