David Sussman, chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, a second-generation Connecticut-based insurance business, is making a significant gift to support the development of a pioneering space in the … [Read more...] about Susman gift advances UNH business school
Teacher advocates for state funding
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Across Connecticut, conversations about school funding continue as educators, policymakers, and communities examine how the state’s Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula supports public schools. The formula … [Read more...] about Teacher advocates for state funding
Sandy Point cleanup March 28
The Sandy Point Association is sponsoring its annual cleanup of the bird sanctuary and surrounding area on Saturday, March 28 (rain date, March 29) from 11. a.m. until mid-afternoon. Trash bags, trash pickers, gloves, snacks and bottled water will … [Read more...] about Sandy Point cleanup March 28
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Jim Spina’s Savin Rock Part Two See part 1 “The Rock” Creativity in Action New legislation outlawing the spinning wheels in the stands on the waterside of West Haven was a strong motivator driving … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
On to the finals!
The West Haven High School Unified basketball team has advanced to the state championship with a pair of wins this weekend. The team will play at Mohegan Sun this Saturday at 11:45 a.m. against Windsor for the state title. “The entire school is proud … [Read more...] about On to the finals!
Westies sending two teams into finals
The West Haven boys basketball team is going to the state championship. After falling to cross-town rival Notre Dame three times during the regular season and SCC tournament, the Westies got their revenge. Playing a stifling box-and-one defense, … [Read more...] about Westies sending two teams into finals
Relay team sets school record
The West Haven High School swim team made history when the 200 Medley Relay group of Nathan Charron, Naomi Shubin, Austin Carr, and Benjamin Proano raced to a time of 1:47.63, breaking a school record that had stood for 35 years. From the moment … [Read more...] about Relay team sets school record
The week in photos – March 5, 2026
Council OKs budget schedule
The Borer administration is taking advantage of a 2017 exemption that allows a rejiggering of the city’s budget-passing timeline in the wake of an $8 million hole found in education spending due to cost overruns. Mayor Dorinda Borer has scheduled the … [Read more...] about Council OKs budget schedule
Writer’s opus relives Donovan Field
The legends and lore of the Savin Rock Amusement Park are part of the fabric of West Haven. Even some 56 years after the final buildings were torn down, residents of all generations are attracted to the stories and shadows of the place. Some are … [Read more...] about Writer’s opus relives Donovan Field