West Haven Voice

Land Trust contest winners announced

October 5, 2022

The Land Trust of West Haven is proud to present the winners of its inaugural Photo Contest. They were chosen by the public by “liking” […]

Moody’s rates city finances as ‘stable’

October 5, 2022

Moody’s Investors Service on Sept. 20 confirmed a Baa3 rating on the city’s general obligation bonds while assigning a “stable” outlook, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi […]

Vinci named ‘primo Italiano’ for ‘22

October 5, 2022

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee will honor the city’s “Mr. Soccer” […]

Businesswoman Encarnacion named ‘Hispanic of the Year’

October 5, 2022

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Elsie Encarnacion, a longtime downtown business owner, received the city’s Hispanic American of the Year award at […]

Moby Dick’s opens

September 21, 2022

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut a blue ribbon with Moby Dick’s owners Doug “the Rake” Ruickoldt and […]

City approves 60-year pact with NEBCO

September 21, 2022

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The City Council on Aug. 31 unanimously approved a lease agreement between the city and Rock Street […]

2nd Fire Expo debuts on Oct. 15

September 21, 2022

West Haven’s three fire departments and the city will salute National Fire Prevention Week with an exposition of all things fire, police, public safety and […]

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Businesswoman Encarnacion named ‘Hispanic of the Year’

The 2022 Hispanic American of the Year Elsie Encarnacion, left, receives a citation from West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi for her contributions to the city’s Hispanic American community at the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on the steps of City Hall on Friday.
Vinci named 'primo Italiano' for 2022

West Haven Youth Soccer League President John Vinci with his wife, Joanne. The city will honor Vinci as its 2022 Italian American of the Year on the steps of City Hall at noon Friday.
City Teen wins scholarship

West Haven High senior Antonio Ponton shows off his scholarship award from the College Board.
Historian's Corner

The Altschuler Building is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to the 1840s.
Historian's Corner

The Phelps House was a landmark at Campbell Avenue and Elm Street before its destruction for a fast-food restaurant in the 1970s.
Historian's Corner

Lower Campbell Avenue around 1960 was a business center leading into the amusement park.
A simpler time

The iconic Altshuler Building dates back to the mid-1800s and is seen on hundreds of old photos of the city. This early 20th Century postcard shows Campbell Avenue in a simpler time, before traffic snarled its roadway at various points of the day, only to be traveled by horsecar or other means of transport.
Land Trust contest winners announced

Kimberly Dalton was the first place winner with a photo of a butterfly on a flower at Sandy Point.
Land Trust contest winners announced

Second place went to Kimberly Nadal for a picture of sunset at Bradley Point.
Land Trust contest winners announced

A third Kimberly won third place, Kimberly Savoia of Milford, for her photo of a rainbow over Long Island Sound.
Editorial Cartoon
WHHS Sports Roundup

Khando Dorjee competes in the 100 butterfly versus Mercy in a recent meet.
WHHS Sports Roundup

The Westies’ celebrate a block against the Hornets in their 3-2 victory
Cheer squad heads to states

The West Haven Seahawks Junior Varsity cheerleaders and Spirit team come together to perform for the home crowd at Veterans Field. The Cheerleading squads will compete in the State Championships this weekend