West Haven Voice

Community House welcomes new board

August 4, 2021

At its Annual Board Meeting on June 24, the West Haven Community House inducted a new president and two new board members. Bill Heffernan, Community […]

Panel looks to audit city’s cultural assets

August 4, 2021

What do you think all these things might have in common? ~Hip hop, African movement and lyrical contemporary dance classes; ~Hard-to-find houseplants grown with artisanal […]

Festival rocks weekend

August 4, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Amid a weekend of fabulous weather and crowds 5,000 strong, the Centennial Savin Rock Festival paid homage […]

Senior Center re opens; Maddern new director

July 21, 2021

West Haven Senior Center finally reopened its doors on Thursday, July 8, and officials and staff are excited to welcome back the senior community, 55 […]

City doubles conveyance tax in new fiscal year

July 21, 2021

The beginning of the new fiscal year brought along with an increase in the cost to homeowners looking to sell their properties. As of July […]

Mullins announces candidacy for mayor

July 21, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for mayor. Mullins filed his candidacy with Town and […]

O’Brien to forego Democratic primary

July 21, 2021

Last week, former Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced that he will forgo the primary, and instead will run for mayor of West Haven in the […]

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Festival rocks weekend

West Haven’s Carlin Guarneri, left, and Elaine Costanzo have fun dancing to the music of Mean Carlene on Friday evening
Festival rocks weekend

Party rock band Shameless performs at the Centennial Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on Saturday evening.
Corso marks 100th birthday

Frank J. Corso, a co-grand marshal of the city’s 2021 Memorial Day parade, receives a citation in honor of his 100th birthday from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi during a family gathering at Biagetti’s Restaurant on Saturday. Corso, who has lived most of his 99-plus years in West Haven, was honored as part of the community’s centennial celebration. Rossi recognized Corso as “among the greatest Americans who have played a critical role in shaping a remarkable generation and in preserving our liberties through times of calm and crisis, especially while serving our country in the Army Air Forces in World War II.”
Editorial cartoon
Stop & Shop aids WHCH

The West Haven Community House raised funds during the month of July with Stop & Shop’s Bag Program. For every bag purchase, the Community House received $1. Pictured above are store manager, Sandra Hernandez, along with Daniel Raucci and George Caddy.
Swearing in

From left, City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Deputy Chief Michael T. Esposito and Chief Michael R. Terenzio look on as Board of Fire Commissioners Vice Chairwoman Cori Nunley swears in new firefighter/paramedics Vincent Del Vecchio and Thomas O’Toole on May 28 at the Minor Park Station on Fairfax Street. O’Toole and Del Vecchio, who were joined by other members of the Allingtown department, recently completed the 18-week recruit firefighter training program at the Connecticut Fire Academy.
Moves to city

Louis P. Esposito, Jr., the executive assistant to Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, second from right, cuts the ribbon with BioClean CT owners Ray Daneault, second from left, and Tom Homola on June 16 to mark the grand opening of the mold removal company at 88 Farwell St. With them are Christine Matthews Paine, the president of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, and new West Haven Planning Director Christopher Soto.
Bridges expands

Bridges Board member Kathleen Hendricks, far left and Rep. Dorinda Borer, far right with honorees, Board member Joan Cretella, Former Board members Margaret Jerrell and Ann Yost.
Bridges expands

Joan Cretella with family members accepted honors for her mother, Stella Cretella, pictured with Bridges’ Board member John Biancur at an earlier Bridges fundraising event.
Community House welcomes new board

Bill Heffernan passes the presidential gavel over to his sister Katie Farrell.
Historian's Corner

Mr. Fater behind the counter of his iconic soda shop.
Historian's Corner

Fater's from the outside
Hidden Gems

Colorful Lilybridge accessories line the wall at the Savin Rock Surf Shop.
Hidden Gems

SRSS’s “cool bus”, happy to deliver fun in the sun direct to you.
Hidden Gems

Chris Serra, manager, flanked by smiling staff at the Prospect Beach Deli.
Scholar-Athletes named for 2021

Malachi Wright with cousins Jonathan and Sablina Davis, scholar athlete chairman Kevin O’Brien and coach Rich Boshea
Scholar-Athletes named for 2021

Aiden Stankiewicz with parents Christopher and Deborah, scholar athlete chairman Kevin O’Brien and coach Joe DeCaprio
Scholar-Athletes named for 2021

Zack Conlan from West Haven with parents Wayne and Allison, scholar athlete chairman Kevin O’Brien and coach Joe Linta