Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to draw attention to the spectators of the baseball and softball at the high school once again parking on the sidewalk in the fire lane by the fence. The sidewalk is getting ruined and the people … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
It may be summer, Felicia, but that don’t mean things in this Vaudeville show we call West Haven ain’t percolating – politico-wise – as it has since we’ve writ this regular missive. In fack, these past couple o’ weeks have been really busy with … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Popular bands headline Savin Rock Festival ‘22
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Classic rock bands Parkway Diner and The British Legends of Rock Show will headline the Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, respectively. The … [Read more...] about Popular bands headline Savin Rock Festival ‘22
The Week in Photos – July 7, 2020
Hidden Gems
It's summer, and we all know what that means - we're going to frolic outside. Kids get to spend the days playing tag (yes - I am showing my age), blowing bubbles, splashing in backyard pools or running through the sprinkler, chowing down on ice cream … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
FUSE cast readies for show July 23
FUSE Theatre of CT will present Kimberly Belflower's play "Lost Girl" on July 22and July 23 at Gateway Christian Fellowship, Bull Hill Lane. "Lost Girl" is a new play by the award-winning, up-and-coming American playwright Kimberly Belflower, … [Read more...] about FUSE cast readies for show July 23
Land Trust sets contest
The Land Trust of West Haven (WHLT) is holding its first annual Photo Contest to celebrate and showcase the natural beauty of the city. It is seeking photos that feature nature and open spaces, as well as native plants and animals found in West … [Read more...] about Land Trust sets contest
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Speedway It is hard for anyone who visits Savin Rock today to imagine that an entire amusement park and a place called “Hot Dog Alley” were packed into those few grassy acres—and it is … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
The city celebrated its second annual Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 18, at Brent Watt Park in Allingtown. The festivities included food, entertainment, booths and food. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States … [Read more...] about Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing shovels of mulch, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, city officials and volunteer “tree tenders” dedicated the planting of an American white oak at Painter Park’s main entrance during West Haven’s Arbor … [Read more...] about ‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park