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West Haven burying time capsule to mark nation’s 250th anniversary

September 3, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As part of the city’s 2026 festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Dorinda Borer will bury a […]

Ready for the new year!

September 2, 2026

More smiling faces, ready to start the new school year!

Crime drama to use city as film backdrop

September 2, 2026

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer New England has more than its share of mafia and crime lore, stories and history. From New Haven’s Wooster Street to Little […]

Bulk trash hauled citywide, Sept. 14-18

September 2, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2026 is Sept. 14-18. West Haven residents are reminded to […]

Overdose Awareness marked at City Hall

September 2, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Health Department held an Overdose Awareness Day observance Monday on the front steps of City Hall […]

Lions Club continues school supply efforts

September 2, 2026

The West Haven Chapter of Lions Club continued its commitment to local students with its sixth annual School Supplies Drive, collecting and donating a wide […]

Peace Officers Memorial needs donations

September 2, 2026

Organizers looking to erect a Peace Officers Memorial are asking the public for financial help. On Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, Mayor Dorinda A. […]

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Overdose Awareness marked at City Hall

City Human Resources Commissioner John M. Carrano presents a mayoral proclamation to Health Director Sheila Carmon on the front steps of City Hall declaring Overdose Awareness Day on Monday. With Carrano, who oversees the city’s Health Department, and Carmon are, from left, Andressa Mikita, the department’s community health coordinator, and Rebecca Flynn, the West Haven Prevention Council’s program manager.
Lions Club continues school supply efforts

Posing with collected school supplies from l to r, President Steven R. Mullins, Treasurer Linda Pilgrim, Vice President Richard Deso and West Haven Family and Yourh Services Director Diane Deitman pose with some of the school supplies collected during the sixth annual West Haven Lions Club School Supply Drive. The supplies will be distributed to City students in need.
Peace Officers memorial needs donations

Police Memorial Monument Committee founder and Chairman Steven R. Mullins and Police Chief Joseph Perno unveil an artist’s rendition of the proposed monument on National Peace Officers Memorial Day last May 15.
Beach rehab spurred interest

Beach erosion is a yearly problem for city officials. A recent project had work done at both Beach Street and Sea Bluff.
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
Starting the new year!
WHCH opens Early Learning Center

Cutting the ribbon for the West Haven Community House opening of its Early Learning Center from left: Children & Youth Services Director Cheryl Swett, Mayor Dorinda Borer, Deputy Commissioner of CT Office of Early Childhood David Morgan, WHCH Executive Director Marie Watson, WHCH Board President Ronald Quagliani, State Representative William Heffernan, also a WHCH Board Member, State Representative MJ Shannon and Simon McDonald, Sales Director for the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce.
WHCH opens Early Learning Center

Watson, Swett , Borer and Quagliani offer remarks.
WHCH opens Early Learning Center

Watson, Swett , Borer and Quagliani offer remarks.
WHCH opens Early Learning Center

Watson, Swett , Borer and Quagliani offer remarks.
WHCH opens Early Learning Center

Watson, Swett , Borer and Quagliani offer remarks.
Chargers top Marist on late FG

AJ Duffy began his second season with the Chargers, hoping to improve on last year’s 5-5 mark, the first for the team as a Division I program.
Getting the rhythm back

The West Haven Football team scrimmaged against Amity and then Bunnell of Stratford in preparation for next week’s opener against Cheshire. Teams from all over Connecticut ended the mandatory conditioning week and got to snaps and tackles in some preseason scrimmage work. The Westies visited Woodbridge to meet Amity, and then hosted Bunnell at Ken Strong Stadium.
Getting the rhythm back

The West Haven Football team scrimmaged against Amity and then Bunnell of Stratford in preparation for next week’s opener against Cheshire. Teams from all over Connecticut ended the mandatory conditioning week and got to snaps and tackles in some preseason scrimmage work. The Westies visited Woodbridge to meet Amity, and then hosted Bunnell at Ken Strong Stadium.
Getting the rhythm back

The West Haven Football team scrimmaged against Amity and then Bunnell of Stratford in preparation for next week’s opener against Cheshire. Teams from all over Connecticut ended the mandatory conditioning week and got to snaps and tackles in some preseason scrimmage work. The Westies visited Woodbridge to meet Amity, and then hosted Bunnell at Ken Strong Stadium.
Getting the rhythm back

The West Haven Football team scrimmaged against Amity and then Bunnell of Stratford in preparation for next week’s opener against Cheshire. Teams from all over Connecticut ended the mandatory conditioning week and got to snaps and tackles in some preseason scrimmage work. The Westies visited Woodbridge to meet Amity, and then hosted Bunnell at Ken Strong Stadium.
Season tune up

The West Haven volleyball team had a scrimmage to prepare for the coming regular season against St. Joseph’s of Trumbull.
Season tune up

The West Haven volleyball team had a scrimmage to prepare for the coming regular season against St. Joseph’s of Trumbull.
Season tune up

The West Haven volleyball team had a scrimmage to prepare for the coming regular season against St. Joseph’s of Trumbull.
Pre-season jamboree

Amiyah Jones scores one of her two goals in West Haven’s 2-0 win over Stratford.
Pre-season jamboree

Stella Porto battles for position for the Blue Devils vs Stratford in the Jonathan Law Jamboree.