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‘Recycled for Sight’ nets cache for Lions

June 17, 2026

By Jamene Farrell Special to the Voice The West Haven Chapter of Lions Club International recently collected nearly 300 pairs of used prescription eyeglasses through […]

Fronc named new Asst. schools chief

June 17, 2026

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven Public Schools has appointed Raffaela Fronc as the next Assistant Superintendent, succeeding Assistant Superintendent Judy Drenzek, […]

City designated HEARTsafe community

June 17, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city has officially met the state Department of Public Health’s requirements for designation as a HEARTSafe […]

WHHS frosh win leaderships awards

June 17, 2026

Two West Haven High School freshman students were presented with the “Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award” on Monday. Students Johnnie Harrison and Margarita Buren were […]

Mullins named honorary professor at CA school

June 17, 2026

“West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins was awarded an Honorary Professorship by International American University during commencement exercises on June 4 in […]

UNH wins state grant for Elevation Center

June 17, 2026

The University of New Haven has been awarded a $5 million grant from the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund that will support the development […]

Water Safety emphasis of program

June 3, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer, Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana and Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine, Jr. […]

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‘Recycled for Sight’ nets cache for Lions

West Haven Lions Club officers Vice President Richard Deso (l) President Steven R. Mullins (center) and Treasurer Linda Pilgrim (r) pose with nearly 300 pairs of donated used prescription glasses. The glasses, equaling almost 25lbs are being sent to a processing facility and sent off to developing countries.
Tasty!

Children from the West Haven Child Development /center, Inc. sample the food they grew in the center’s garden. The center, located at the former Savin Rock School, has grown its own vegetables for many years.
WHHS frosh win leaderships awards

Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presents the "Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award" to West Haven High School freshmen, Margarita Buren.
WHHS frosh win leaderships awards

Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presents the "Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award" to West Haven High School freshmen, Johnnie Harrison.
Behind the stacks

WHPL marched in the Memorial Day Parade again this year! It was so great getting to see everyone who turned up despite the weather. Pictured are: Angela Invernale, Shane Maher, Nick Roy, Dani Velazquez, Colleen Bailie, Cesar Zapata, and Melissa Marguy
Editorial Cartoon
Family Fun Fest

West Haven Community House held a Family Fun Festival on Saturday on their main building, 227 Elm St. Hundreds of children came out from the community to participate in carnival games, local performers and a touch-a-truck exhibit. Free pizza and ice cream were distributed during the day. The day also included informational booths from WHCH Community Partners, allowing participants to learn about services offered.
Family Fun Fest

West Haven Community House held a Family Fun Festival on Saturday on their main building, 227 Elm St. Hundreds of children came out from the community to participate in carnival games, local performers and a touch-a-truck exhibit. Free pizza and ice cream were distributed during the day. The day also included informational booths from WHCH Community Partners, allowing participants to learn about services offered.
Family Fun Fest

West Haven Community House held a Family Fun Festival on Saturday on their main building, 227 Elm St. Hundreds of children came out from the community to participate in carnival games, local performers and a touch-a-truck exhibit. Free pizza and ice cream were distributed during the day. The day also included informational booths from WHCH Community Partners, allowing participants to learn about services offered.
Historian's Corner

The changing view of the shore is shown in this composite looking east from Savin Rock from Raffaeli’s Restaurant in the foreground toward the amusement park, and the view as it is currently, with the exception of work being done on the former Savin Rock Conference Center
Historian's Corner

An artist’s rendering is shown of the Summerset Ltd. concept of the 12-story condominium constructions that were to dominate the shorefront redevelopment plan. The plan would have restricted much of the area leading to Savin Rock from public use. The plan stirred controversy that lasted two decades.
Annual scholarship

The West Haven Police Retired Officers Association recently awarded its $500 scholarship for 2026 to WHHS senior Isabella Criscio. The Retired Officers Association presents the award to a high school senior annually, who is going into criminal justice/law enforcement field. Isabella will attend UNH in the fall. Shown above, ROA President John Jarvie presents Isabella the award while VP Paul Raucci and treasurer Bill Conlan look on.
Students of the month

St. Lawrence School honored its May and June Students of the Month before closing out the school year. May: Madeline Rivera, Christian Ackbarali, Ashton Noyes, Jude Clessas, Melissa Thompson, Dominic Cusanelli, Isabella King, & Alondra Contreras, Also shown are Father Ricardo Borja, and James Messina, principal.
Students of the month

St. Lawrence School honored its May and June Students of the Month before closing out the school year. June: Audrey Carter, Isabella Celentano, Julio Flores, Lorenzo Hruszko, Isabella Langello, Ryan Shore, & Ava Rose Latty, Also shown are Father Ricardo Borja, and James Messina, principal.
Chargers land ‘Aussie’ Huber as signal-caller
Best of the West

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from right, joins youth advocate Levi Jordan, Sr. and wife Shayna, third from right, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 8 to celebrate the grand opening of Jordan’s Best of the West Summer Basketball League at the Veterans Memorial Park courts. With them are, from left, Board of Education member Kimberly Kenny; league sponsor Robert Powers, the co-founder and CEO of Shoreline Wellness Center; league sponsor Steven R. Mullins, a justice of the peace; and Jordans' daughters.
Best of the West
Best of the West