West Haven Voice

Students and Distance Learning

They have their opinions Recently, students in grades 5 & 6 participated in an online letter writing assignment, offering their opinions about distance learning in a letter to Superintendent […]

Restaurants get OK for outdoor dining

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions on restaurants to allow outdoor dining, the city is encouraging West […]

Boardwalk to re-open tomorrow

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city reopened beaches, the shoreline boardwalk and beach […]

Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans

Gov. Ned Lamont’s directive two weeks ago closing schools through the end of the year has prompted education officials to hone and nuance their “distance […]

Students and Distance Learning

They have their opinions Recently, students in grades 5 & 6 participated in an online letter writing assignment, offering their opinions about distance learning in a letter to Superintendent […]

Consortes a graduate-double play

Notre Dame High School of West Haven President Robert F. Curis is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2020. This […]

City fast-tracking permits for Y-NH

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City and fire officials recently fast-tracked the permit and approval process to help Yale-New Haven Health implement […]

Restaurants get OK for outdoor dining

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions on restaurants to allow outdoor dining, the city is encouraging West […]

Boardwalk to re-open tomorrow

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, the city reopened beaches, the shoreline boardwalk and beach […]

Cavallaro outlines end-of-year plans

Gov. Ned Lamont’s directive two weeks ago closing schools through the end of the year has prompted education officials to hone and nuance their “distance […]

Council passes budget

The City Council’s passage of new budget ordinance on time, despite the ability to extend the process through June is a case of good news, […]

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REOPEN CONNECTICUT ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM: To ensure that businesses comply with Connecticut’s Sector Rules and Certification for the May 20 reopening, the state Department of Economic and Community Development has established the Reopen Connecticut Online Complaint Form. The form is intended for complaints that pertain to the requirements of the Sector Rules only.
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City of West Haven Parks & Recreation

1 month ago

New Program... PHOTO Challenge!

Are you running out of ideas and looking for something to do during this unprecedented time of "Social Distancing" due to COVID-19? Why not TEST your knowledge and awareness of things and locations found right HERE in WEST HAVEN!

WHPR will post a picture weekly www.whparkrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29656 for you and your family to figure out "WHAT" or "WHERE" is IT?! Then all you have to do is respond by registering* and give your answer! The names of those individuals with the correct answer for each week's photo challenge will be placed in the random weekly drawing* for a"$50 WHPR GIFT CERTIFICATE/HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNT CREDIT" ! So, are YOU up for the CHALLENGE?! GOOD LUCK!

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West Haven Parks & Recreation: WHAT or WHERE is IT? - Photo Challenge

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Program details and list of activities for online registration.

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City of West Haven Parks & Recreation

1 month ago

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The Hubbard Nature Trail and Park are temporarily closed for maintenance . We appreciate your patience while we cut, chip, and rehabilitate the area.

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School days

The Antonucci family decided to have a costume parade up and down Benham Hill Road, waving at folks and playing the flute. The kids made signs that said, “Honk for Happiness,” and “Everything’s Going to be All Right.” The goal was to make people smile, according mom, Christine.
School days

Nico (12), Isabella (10), Dante (9), and Marco (8) Antonucci are like all of their fellow students in West Haven, they are “distance learning.” To start off the day, the children recite pledge of allegiance in the morning.
Different grades, same goals

Ethen, Calianne, and Owen Nieves gather around the dining room table to get their lessons done via computer. Schools remain closed until at least May 20, and that has meant “distance learning” for the last seven weeks for these Pagels students and their contemporaries all over the country.
Ciambriello's album shows his style

John Ciambriello takes a big step on May 22 with the release of his new album, “It All Begins.”
Easter Bunny delivers candy

Peter Cottontail recently hopped his way across the city and delivered egg candy bags to the first 600 children ages 2-10 who registered online as part of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s new Easter egg scramble. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the Easter Bunny and his friends distributed the bags to residents at the curb of their house or apartment. Some youngsters even found a purple ribbon in an egg, which they returned to Park-Rec in exchange for a prize.
Columnist Dan Shine sees continued warming with some showers, but more spring-like conditions over the next couple of days.
Hubbard Farms rehab underway

The revitalization of the 7.6-acre Hubbard Nature and Education Center on Hubbard Road in West Shore is underway, thanks to city leaders and corporate sponsors.
Historian's Corner

Wolfe's Bakery - Fred Wolfe met and quickly fell in love with the eldest daughter of Xavier Pfaff, and the couple became familiar to West Haven residents over many decades.
Historian's Corner

The original Pfaff & Wolfe Modern Bakery as it appeared in 1912 in its familiar Campbell Avenue location, now the site of a jewelry exchange.
Editorial cartoon
Bartlett eyes 10th Senatorial bid

Former New Haven city official Jason Bartlett has formed a committee to eye a run in the 10th Senatorial District. The former Democratic assemblyman will have to unseat incumbent Gary Winfield in a primary.
Scholar Athletes give advice

Pictured are student-athletes prior to COVID-19 with coaches Ron Luneau (l.) and Tom Unger (r.). The group visited their alma mater prior to the outbreak, with schools -- and their colleges -- closing for the semester.