The week in photos – August 7, 2025
Courts reopen at Painter Park with new twist
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dorinda Borer cut a “Westie blue” ribbon with members of the West Haven High School boys and girls tennis teams, city officials, neighbors, and project contractors to celebrate the official opening of Painter Park’s new tennis and pickleball courts July 29. Joined by City Council members Anne […]
Borer to run unopposed in November ballot
As expected, the West Haven Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorsed Mayor Dorinda Borer for a second term during its July caucus. The former Board of Education member and state representative is in the final months of her inaugural term and has a string of successes that puts her in a strong position for re-election. And […]
Dear Felicia
Wow, dearie, jest wow! As Iyam scribing this missive to yew we are in the Dog Days of Summer and the final weeks before things go back to … normal. Not that normal is a bad thing, but when yew look forward to the summer and all it has to offer, it seems like the […]
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is staying cool and safe as we roll into August. Did you catch us at the Savin Rock Festival? If you were on the ground and not flying high in a helicopter, you might have seen the West Haven Library’s booth! We gave out books, candy, […]
Blame Hamas for Gaza woes
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Hamas is to blame for Gaza’s woes Hamas started a war, rejected a ceasefire and stole and profited from humanitarian aid, and we are supposed to believe that it’s all Israel’s fault. International attention is focused on food shortages in Gaza, with the blame and the pressure — as always […]
Editorial
Savin Rock Fest a success The most recent edition of the Savin Rock Festival was, by all accounts, a successful event, celebrating much of what the city has to offer its residents. Thousands showed up for the annual event, a summer standard since 1982 with only a few missing years due to financial hardship. There […]
Registration now open for new students
The West Haven School System is conducting registration online for new students or has in-person registration if necessary. Parents or guardians looking for registration information or to register a child should go to www.whschools.org and click on “registration” in the top blue border. The two-step process requires (Step 1) parents enter their child’s name as […]
New sculpture enhances Old Grove Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer joined city native Brian F. Banning Jr. to unveil a butterfly sculpture dedicated to his late mother in Old Grove Park on July 22. Banning, who now lives in Tennessee, donated the sculpture to the city in memory of his mom, Phyllis Banning, who […]
Fest has city residents rockin’
Savin Rock Fest brings out the crowds
Milk’s importance being rediscovered
By Dr. Matthew Drake Dairy milk is making a comeback — and not a moment too soon for America’s bone health. For years, calcium intake has declined, even as bone-weakening lifestyle factors have surged. Americans are spending more time indoors, sitting at desks, getting less vitamin D, and doing fewer weight-bearing activities. All of this […]
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Sergeant Stubby, War Dog On July 18, 1914, World War I, also known as “The Great War” began. The warring parties consisted of The Central Powers (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria) against The Allied Powers (France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy and Japan). The United States entered the war […]
Lamont designates ‘No Kill Month’
Gov. Ned Lamont has proclaimed August as No-Kill Shelter Month in Connecticut, a critical initiative aimed at making Connecticut a no-kill* state this year. This effort underlines the statewide commitment to ending the unnecessary killing of dogs and cats throughout the state’s shelters. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to […]
Bond award to fund school safety upgrades
West Haven’s Mayor Dorinda Borer city’s State Delegation announced last week, the city was awarded $2,400,000 for a “Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Project” by the State Bonding Commission. The project includes street paving within a one- to two-mile radius of both Washington and Savin Rock schools. The $2.4 million in state bonding is expected to help with street […]
Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members
City Fair Rent Commissioners Steven R. Mullins and Effie Prokopis were reappointed by Mayor Dorinda A. Borer to the Commission. The City Council confirmed their reappointments at its July session. The terms expire in February 2027. They are two of six commissioners and an alternate serving on the Commission. The Fair Rent Commission receives complaints, […]
Letters
New theater company My name is Stephen Amato, and I’m proud to introduce myself as the Founding Artistic Director of the newly established Savin Rock Theatre Company, right here in West Haven. I am thrilled to announce our inaugural season, which will feature two powerful and moving productions: Daddy Long Legs, a heartfelt musical based […]