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Land Trust poetry winners announced

May 6, 2026

The Land Trust of West Haven brought together poetry, nature, and community spirit during its annual “Poet-TREE” Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring young writers […]

Volunteers honor graduating UNH team

May 6, 2026

Eight graduating University of New Haven members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association were honored by West Haven Mayor Dorinda A. Borer for their commitment, […]

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Big Dog Show hits the shore to aid shelter

May 7, 2026

By Lindsay Katz Special to the Voice The salty breeze off the Savin Rock shoreline carried a different kind of energy April 30. Under the […]

Consequences

May 7, 2026

‘Boot’ program recoups $301,000 in levies

May 7, 2026

The city is working hard to make sure everyone pays their fair share of taxes so the cost of running the city doesn’t fall unfairly […]

Corbett trail-blazed in work and politics

May 6, 2026

Former 5th District City Councilor Millicent Huff Corbett died late March. She was 98. A Democrat, she was the first black to be elected to the […]

Top seniors tapped for graduation rites

May 6, 2026

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School is proud to recognize Hudson Axelrod as Valedictorian and Carly Morabito as Salutatorian. Their […]

Illegal dumping crackdown nets arrests

May 6, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A citywide crackdown on illegal dumping and vandalism is working, Mayor Dorinda Borer said, as evidenced by […]

Officials tout 31% drop in city crime

April 22, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and Police Chief Joseph S. Perno recently announced a significant decrease in motor vehicle-related […]

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Allingtown honoree

Lt. Mason Glines is presented with a citation from Mayor Dorinda A. Borer during the Annual Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Awards Ceremony at the Admiral Street Headquarters, as City Councilman Gary Donovan (D-4) looks on.
WHHS crowns Mr Westie

WHHS held its annual Mr. Westie competition, which was won by Daniel Davis and Runner-Up Dravere Hinds. The annual contest highlights the talents of the city’s young gentlement
WHHS crowns Mr Westie

WHHS held its annual Mr. Westie competition, which was won by Daniel Davis and Runner-Up Dravere Hinds. The annual contest highlights the talents of the city’s young gentlement
WHHS crowns Mr Westie

WHHS held its annual Mr. Westie competition, which was won by Daniel Davis and Runner-Up Dravere Hinds. The annual contest highlights the talents of the city’s young gentlement
WHHS crowns Mr Westie

WHHS held its annual Mr. Westie competition, which was won by Daniel Davis and Runner-Up Dravere Hinds. The annual contest highlights the talents of the city’s young gentlement
Consequences

West Haven Police, Fire, EMS, Theatre Workshop students and many others came together to bring awareness to the destructive decisions that students need to avoid. WHHS students got to witness the consequences of those decisions in a mock crash exercise.
Consequences

West Haven Police, Fire, EMS, Theatre Workshop students and many others came together to bring awareness to the destructive decisions that students need to avoid. WHHS students got to witness the consequences of those decisions in a mock crash exercise.
Behind the stacks

WHPL Staff and Volunteers band together to host their Spring Book Sale! Pictured: Chris, Rose, Michele, Beverly, Kym, Bill, Colleen, Angela, and Andrew.
Editorial Cartoon
Land Trust poetry winners announced

First-Place Winners, from left: Taiki Ito – Notre Dame High School; Deverton Darden Morriss – Pagels School; Chizatara Anioke – Forest Elementary School; Gabriella deNicolo – Saint Lawrence School; Ijazullah Asmatzai – Carrigan Intermediate School; Isabella Celentano – Saint Lawrence School; and Noah Rivera – Bailey Middle School.
Land Trust poetry winners announced

Second- and Third-Place Winners — Back row from left: Scarlett Gallagher – Carrigan Intermediate School; Ashlyn Johnson – Saint Lawrence School; Malcolm Thompson – Notre Dame High School; Ariel Titus – Saint Lawrence School; Noriyah McLean – Bailey Middle School; Front row from left: Ishani Jackson – Saint Lawrence School; Kumsal Yigir – Washington School; Brielle Brouillard – Seth Haley School; Minha Almed – Mackrille School; Alejandro Deprofio – St. Lawrence School; Calyse Edwards – St. Lawrence School; and Faith Kim – St. Lawrence School.
Volunteers honor graduating UNH team

University of New Haven student members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association with Chief John Carew and retired City of West Haven Fire Department, Allingtown Chief Peter Massaro (both center front)
Top seniors tapped for graduation rites

West Haven High School celebrated its Valedictorian Hudson Axelrod and Salutatorian Carly Morabito on Wednesday.
Historian's Corner

A gypsy village.
Historian's Corner

Loretta BonTempo Forte with husband, Al, when the couple was just starting out. Al Forte was a longtime City Clerk and businessman.
Earth Day

Mayor Dorinda Borer and Summer Weidman of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Office of Aquatic Invasive Species celebrate Earth Day with students at Washington and Mackrille elementary schools on April 20. Borer engaged with students before introducing Weidman, a research technician II at CAES, who gave a presentation on protecting lakes and ponds against invasive aquatic plants. The mayor also handed out sunflower seeds and word search puzzles to students
Earth Day

Mayor Dorinda Borer and Summer Weidman of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Office of Aquatic Invasive Species celebrate Earth Day with students at Washington and Mackrille elementary schools on April 20. Borer engaged with students before introducing Weidman, a research technician II at CAES, who gave a presentation on protecting lakes and ponds against invasive aquatic plants. The mayor also handed out sunflower seeds and word search puzzles to students
4th graders tour City Hall

The fourth-grade class of Savin Rock Community School took a field trip April 29 to City Hall where they spoke with Mayor Dorinda Borer, chief of staff Rick Spreyer and Health Department officials, including Director Sheila Carmon. Students toured City Hall with Spreyer and also talked with officials of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown. The class also toured the Police Department.
4th graders tour City Hall

The fourth-grade class of Savin Rock Community School took a field trip April 29 to City Hall where they spoke with Mayor Dorinda Borer, chief of staff Rick Spreyer and Health Department officials, including Director Sheila Carmon. Students toured City Hall with Spreyer and also talked with officials of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown. The class also toured the Police Department.
RWA donation to fund trees

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, receives an oversize $1,500 check for new trees from Government and Community Affairs Manager Nicolett a Blevins and Public Affairs Director Kevin Watsey of the Regional Water Authority on April 24 at City Hall. The city will use the RWA’s Arbor Day donation to buy up to five trees, depending on the size and species, and plant them in designated locations across West Haven
Big Dog Show hits the shore

From left, friends Michele Chartier, Rachel Barnett, Beth Sabo, Carole Guglielmino, Josephine Lombardi, Theresa Nilla and Teena Arbo stand beside the decorated American Dog sculpture that Guglielmino sponsored in memory of her dog, Ruby, as part of “The Big Dog Show” art exhibition at Savin Rock on April 30. The show, a benefit for the West Haven Animal Shelter, runs through May 26 and features 21 towering steel dog sculptures.
Big Dog Show hits the shore

From left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, chief of staff Rick Spreyer and assistant admin Tianna Greene show off their “Big Dog Show” sweatshirts at the show’s kickoff April 30.
Big Dog Show hits the shore

From left, Deputy Police Chief Joseph Romano, Officer James Lanziero, Capt. Anthony Pacileo, K-9 Officer James Tortora and Officer Maren Lancaster at “The Big Dog Show” kickoff April 30.
‘Skip ‘Falcone named Gold Key honoree
West Haven’s Padilla scales 100-hit plateau

Jose Padilla at bat
West Haven’s Padilla scales 100-hit plateau

Padilla is a strong defensive player for the Westies.
Sports Round up

#11 Cam Lipford connects for West Haven versus Hand.
Sports Round up

#13 Matt Pasacreta prepares to throw across the diamond for the out against Hand.
Sports Round up

#2 Xavier Molina fields and throws onto first base for the out against the Tigers.
Sports Round up

#13 Kylie Gibbons sprints to open space in the Blue Devils' game against North Haven.
Sports Round up

#9 Keira Weissbach defends the West Haven zone versus North Haven.
Sports Round up

#2 Stella Porto lowers the shoulder to drive around a North Haven defender.
Sports Round up

#99 CJ Oksenberg jabs a Branford player, looking to dislodge the ball.
Sports Round up

#40 James Olsen protects the ball against Branford.
Sports Round up

#3 Dylan Ginsberg looks to make a play versus the Hornets.
Sports Round up

Mama Kamara clears the hurdle on her way to victory for the Blue Devils in the 110 Hurdles.
Sports Round up

Justus Richardson races to victory for West Haven in the 100m against Cheshire and Sheehan.
Sports Round up

Ayman Elaziz competes in the 1600m for the Blue Devils.