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‘Butch’ Treat leads city parade

May 19, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran George “Butch” Treat will serve as the grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day parade […]

UNH graduates Class of 2026

May 19, 2026

The University of New Haven hosted Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, to award more than 3,100 degrees to its Class […]

Borer presents FY ‘27 budget plan

May 19, 2026

Mayor Dorinda Borer presented her recommended budget and five-year capital plan for fiscal year 2026-27 with no tax increase during a special meeting of the […]

Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday

May 19, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate dozens of new bricks on the Veterans […]

Violence topic of session

May 19, 2026

By Lindsay Katz Special to the Voice Members of the community came together May 11 to honor survivors, uplift healing and stand united against domestic […]

Charter Revision panel outlines proposals

May 19, 2026

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Charter Revision Commission has officially submitted its final recommendations for updates to the West Haven Charter […]

City breaks ground for WHPD Memorial

May 19, 2026

Officials broke ground on West Haven’s first-ever memorial to city police officers on Friday. The West Haven Police Memorial will commemorate the city’s “past, present […]

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‘Butch’ Treat leads city parade

Marine Corps veteran George “Butch” Treat kneels beside the granite U.S. Marine Corps in signia at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bradley Point Park on April 17. Treat, who served in the Vietnam War in 1967-68, will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when the procession steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday and follows Campbell Avenue from Captain Thomas Boulevard to Center Street.
Behind the Stacks

Crafters had a field day creating beautiful flowers from repurposed book pages! Pictured: Janet Morrissey, Joy DeGennaro, Sharon Dudek, Samantha Dudek, and Marybeth Gallignano
Colorful sunrise

Early-morning walkers along Savin Rock saw a colorful sunrise last week with a dome of blue clouds breaking night into day. Columnist Dan Shine caught the natural light show during his daily exercise with the family dog.
UNH graduates Class of 2026

The University of New Haven Class of 2026 left its halls with traditional grduation ceremonies last weekend. The total number of degrees was 3,100. Besides the usual merriment that accompanies such events. The graduates closed out their ceremony tossing their mortarboards into the air.
UNH graduates Class of 2026

The University of New Haven Class of 2026 left its halls with traditional grduation ceremonies last weekend. The total number of degrees was 3,100. Besides the usual merriment that accompanies such events. The graduates closed out their ceremony tossing their mortarboards into the air.
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Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday

People line the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park to search for bricks purchased in honor of loved ones, both living and deceased, during the city’s Phase 17 dedication of the Walk of Honor on May 24, 2025. About 3,150 bricks with personalized messages have been installed to date, including 50 for this year’s Phase 18, which West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, along with eight news names on the park’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Violence topic of session

Giovanna Barajas, the coordinator of BH-care’s Community Education Program and Volunteer/Intern Program, right, leads a conversation with Evelyn Blanco, a domestic violence survivor, at the city Health Department’s “Beachside Gathering: Voices of Hope and Resilience” event near Oak Street Beach.
Violence topic of session

City Health Director Sheila Carmon, left, pauses with Meghan Scanlon, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at the Health Department’s “Beachside Gathering: Voices of Hope and Resilience” event near Oak Street Beach on May 11.
Eagle scout’s project benefits beach

Ed Fagnani gives directions during the May 3 installation of sea grass and the protective fence to help them grow. The project was in pursuit of his rank as an Eagle Scout.
Eagle scout’s project benefits beach

Meanwhile, fellow scouts and volunteers plant the grass and work on the fence posts.
Eagle scout’s project benefits beach

Meanwhile, fellow scouts and volunteers plant the grass and work on the fence posts.
Senior tribute

WHHS Band, under the direction of Donata Lupacchino-Nelson performed their Senior Tribute Concert was performed on May 7.
Senior tribute

WHHS Band, under the direction of Donata Lupacchino-Nelson performed their Senior Tribute Concert was performed on May 7.
Senior tribute

WHHS Band, under the direction of Donata Lupacchino-Nelson performed their Senior Tribute Concert was performed on May 7.
City breaks ground for WHPD Memorial

From left, West Haven Police Memorial Monument Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins and Police Chief Joseph S. Perno unveil the design of the West Haven Police Memorial at the department’s main entrance at 200 Sawmill Road on Friday as Mayor Dorinda Borer and Deputy Chief Joseph Romano look on. The black granite monument will commemorate the city’s “past, present and future” officers.
City breaks ground for WHPD Memorial

West Haven police and city officials throw shovels of dirt to break ground on the West Haven Police Memorial near the department’s main entrance at 200 Sawmill Road on Friday. From left, retired Lt. John Jarvie, the president of the West Haven Police Department Retired Officers Association; retired Detective Lt. Paul Raucci, a member of the West Haven Police Memorial Monument Committee; Mayor Dorinda Borer; committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins; Chief Joseph S. Perno, Deputy Chief Joseph Romano; and committee member Raymond Gooley Jr.
Teachers upend Firefighters in soccer, 6-5

The West Haven U10 travel team played in an opening weekend tournament, and were proud to boast about their town.
WHHS Sports roundup

Lisa Hennessey lunges to return the ball for a point against Wilcox Tech. The Westies prevailed, 6-1.
Bobby Cox played a role in city’s baseball history

The late Bobby Cox was the manager of the West Haven Yankees in the first season the team played at Quigley
Teams honor outgoing seniors
Teams honor outgoing seniors
Teams honor outgoing seniors
Teams honor outgoing seniors
Lone senior honored

West Haven Girls’ Tennis celebrated its lone Senior, Lisa Hennessey on Senior Day. The ceremoy was held prior to the team’s match with Kaynor Tech.