By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice State Librarian Deborah Schander and Rep. Bill Heffernan (D-115), joined Mayor Dorinda Borer and West Haven Public Library officials Monday to relaunch the library’s bookmobile and mobile … [Read more...] about Library relaunches the Bookmobile
Borer seeks moratorium on more smoke shops
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer is calling for a six-month moratorium on new smoke shops in the city. In a Jan. 22 memo to Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Christopher M. Suggs and Assistant City … [Read more...] about Borer seeks moratorium on more smoke shops
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part I See part 2 | part 3 Every story begins somewhere: This story begins on the frozen surface of Lake Phipps; And it begins along a dammed-up … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
At a Glance
2nd tax installment now overdue, includes fees The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — was due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, per … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Westies qualify for hockey berth
West Haven’s boy’ hockey team is headed to the postseason. Behind 28 saves from Javed Ullah, two goals from Thomas Porto, and a goal and an assist from Madera, West Haven topped Glastonbury, 4-0, at the Edward L. Bennett Rink. With the … [Read more...] about Westies qualify for hockey berth
Viet Vets seek names; deadline date changed
Current and former city residents who served in the Vietnam War are sought by the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee to have their names inscribed on a new section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in … [Read more...] about Viet Vets seek names; deadline date changed
The week in photos – January 25, 2024
Borer lists her goals for ‘24; action taken
Following a custom begun by this newspaper several years ago, we posed a number of questions to the new mayor, seeking her input on what she sees as her short- and long-term goals over the first months of her administration. We first asked her … [Read more...] about Borer lists her goals for ‘24; action taken
New Haven Bank opens city branch
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and state Rep. Treneé McGee, D-West Haven, joined New Haven Bank President and CEO Maureen A. Frank and board of directors Chairperson Rolan Joni Young for a ribbon-cutting … [Read more...] about New Haven Bank opens city branch
City updates streets under snow bans
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice To help crews expedite snow removal, acting Public Works Commissioner Robert Sandella is reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per the … [Read more...] about City updates streets under snow bans