West Haven Voice

Rossi makes Valentine house calls

February 17, 2021

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In a time dominated by the coronavirus, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi lifted spirits by delivering valentines to […]

Library gets programming, COVID upgrades

February 17, 2021

West Haven’s library system had two major upgrades facilitated by a local and state infusion of funds. The local volunteer organization, Friends of the West […]

Purmont recalls Pomp, artist Lockwood

February 17, 2021

By Jon Purmont WH Historical Society Black History Month commenced as a way to remember and celebrate African-Americans and their culture and contributions to America. […]

Veterans Park upgrades eyed in bid request

February 17, 2021

A long-term plan toward improving city recreational facilities took another step in the past weeks as a request for bid was put out by city […]

State approves Enterprise Zone

February 3, 2021

The city’s Enterprise Zone along the Front Avenue corridor and extending to composting site along the West River received an important imprimatur and is moving […]

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Supporting Madi

The West Haven Public School District continued to show support to student Madi Cicarella. The eighth grader requires a bone marrow transplant, and the greater-West Haven community is working to help. Saturday, Feb. 6, a drive was held for people to be tested to see if they can become a donor. Support came West Haven High and Bailey teachers and administrators, Top Hat Dance Academy, the Cicarella family, and friends. T-shirts are helping spread the word.
Supporting Madi

The West Haven Public School District continued to show support to student Madi Cicarella. The eighth grader requires a bone marrow transplant, and the greater-West Haven community is working to help. Saturday, Feb. 6, a drive was held for people to be tested to see if they can become a donor. Support came West Haven High and Bailey teachers and administrators, Top Hat Dance Academy, the Cicarella family, and friends. T-shirts are helping spread the word.
Supporting Madi

The West Haven Public School District continued to show support to student Madi Cicarella. The eighth grader requires a bone marrow transplant, and the greater-West Haven community is working to help. Saturday, Feb. 6, a drive was held for people to be tested to see if they can become a donor. Support came West Haven High and Bailey teachers and administrators, Top Hat Dance Academy, the Cicarella family, and friends. T-shirts are helping spread the word.
City’s McCarthy patents music method

City resident John McCarthy’s new method of learning piano utilizing a number and letter system. McCarthy displays the patent and song sheet.
City’s McCarthy patents music method

City resident John McCarthy’s new method of learning piano utilizing a number and letter system. The method is shown here.
Purmont recalls Pomp, artist Lockwood

This mural was featured in a 1988 story about artist William “Billy” Lockwood.
Library gets programming, COVID upgrades

Aided by the Village Improvement Association to couple into some online programs for students and venterans, the library also received an infusion of funds from the state, the main library was able to make COVID-compliant upgrades to various parts of the main library
Rossi makes Valentine house calls

Rossi delivers valentines to West Haven’s youngest couple, Maryann and Lou Celone. The Celones have been married for 51 years.
Rossi makes Valentine house calls

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, delivers a red rose and a blue tote bag to Bill and Doreen Breen as part of West Haven’s 31st annual Valentine’s Day event Friday. The Breens have been married for 53 years, were among 30 couples married for at least 50 years and honored by Rossi .
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Historian's Corner

The Flushing Remonstrance was the subject of a commemorative stamp in 1957.
Opening wins

Nico Bruneau looks for a tip in front of the Hamden net. Bruneau and his teammates topped rival Hamden, 5-2 on opening night.
Opening wins

Eli Blackwell (22) drives to the Hillhouse basket in his teams win over the Academics, 52-46.
Opening wins

West Haven’s Malcolm Duncanson takes a jumper in his team’s win over the Academics of Hillhouse in the home opener for the Blue Devils. The squad topped the visitors, 52-46.
Celebration!

Ben Carfora and Mike Alfano celebrate a goal vs the Hamden Green Dragons, opening night. The Westies won, 5-2.