West Haven Voice

Marshal encouraged by drill

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The nearly 1500 students attending West Haven High School were evacuated within three minutes during a Sept. 6 fire drill. […]

Charter panel deliberating council ideas

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Charter Revision Commission worked through the City Councils’ recommendations to them in a meeting Monday night – taking them […]

Rossi v. Gregorio

Voters in both the Democratic and Republican parties decided their nominees Tuesday in primary votes. Mayor Nancy Rossi blew away challenges from both City Clerk […]

Friends aid Guarino in cancer fight

Ray Guarino has always been the type of person to help others. Guarino is now seeing that help returned ten-fold. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma three […]

Bill looks to reform campaign finance

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter A recent ordinance put forth by Third District City Councilman Aaron Charney intends to clean up politics in West Haven. […]

City slates 9/11 vigil

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a […]

Fall bulk trash pick-up scheduled

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2019 is Sept. 9-13. Residents are reminded to separate metals, […]

West Fest 5 takes over the Green

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The fifth annual WestFest this weekend aims to bring the University of New Haven community and the citizens in the […]

Officials open WHHS phase 1

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut the ceremonial ribbon Tuesday with Superintendent of Schools Neil C. Cavallaro and […]

DOT looks to upgrade roundabouts

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The state Department of Transportation’s Office of Engineering is developing plans to improve the Oyster River roundabout […]

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Voice profile featuring Bob Morton

“When I first came to West Haven, there was no ‘Youth Services.’ I was probably the first director.”
Rossi v. Gregorio
West Fest 5

Hundreds of residents, students and visitors took part in West Fest 5, a cooperative effort of the city, the University of New Haven and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission, made up of UNH students. The event fosters town-gown relations, and introduces students to their home away from home. Dance teams and other entertainment were on hand, as was face painting.
West Fest 5

Hundreds of residents, students and visitors took part in West Fest 5, a cooperative effort of the city, the University of New Haven and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission, made up of UNH students. The event fosters town-gown relations, and introduces students to their home away from home. Dance teams and other entertainment were on hand, as was face painting.
'Mickey's Fight' book signing

Mark and Rachel Macholl will sign copies of their newly released, No. 1-trending Balboa Press book, “Mickey’s Fight,” chronicling their family’s battle to save their son from cancer. The promotional book signing, “Beers & Books,” will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Duffy’s Tavern, 241 Campbell Ave. People can bring a copy of the book for the Macholls to sign, or they can buy one at Duffy’s. It is available in hardcover for $35.95 and softcover for $17.99. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ray Guarino,Vsit https://www.balboapress.com/ en/bookstore/bookdetails/789702-mickeys-fight.
Editorial Cartoon
Historian's Corner

WHHS Football 1968 An Autumn to Remember: Tom Lavery
Friends aid Guarino in cancer fight
See ya!

West Haven Seahawk Joe Lugo races to the end zone and beats Stratford opponents for a score last weekend. The Seahawks’ squads had a mixed weekend in the second date on the schedule. Lugo’s team, however, topped the Stratford Redskins and pushed its record to 2-0 in the early season.
Youth Hockey faces off for season

West Haven Squirt A forward Grady Shulte (77) scores one of his two goals against rival Hamden at Bennett Rink on Saturday. The Blue Devils shut out the Green Dragons 11-0 in the season opener. Forward Aedan Guarino, left, led the team in scoring with four goals and one assist.
Youth Hockey faces off for season

Ron Mastroni (71) scores for West Haven Pewee A as Mike Page (20) prepares for a possible rebound against Hamden on Sept. 7.
Youth Hockey faces off for season

Cam Delvecchio (12) scores for West Haven Bantam A as Colin Deane assists against Hamden on Sept. 7.