By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a blue ribbon with La Antillana Meat & Produce owner Eduard Tejeda and his business partner, Nelson Chalas, to celebrate the grand opening of the Latin American grocery … [Read more...] about New market opens at former Silver’s site
Hidden Gems
Regina Bohn is a West Haven resident who has been sewing as a business for 45 years this month. Offering lessons at her shop on Campbell Ave and through her own show on YouTube, she is also something of an influencer. “Time to Sew with Regina” … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Mite A’s score early, often v. Windsor A
The West Haven Mite A hockey team hosted South Windsor A and the Westies got on the scoreboard early and often with multiple goals by Landon Alling, Maddy Bruder and Austin Picard. Jack Weiss and Brayden Gagliardi also scored, Quinn Uscilla … [Read more...] about Mite A’s score early, often v. Windsor A
Westies blank Greenies, 5-0
In the first meeting between rivals Hamden and West Haven, the Green Dragons controlled play and never let West Haven get going in a Hamden victory. The Westies were looking for a different tune on Saturday. With an old-time rivalry feel, the … [Read more...] about Westies blank Greenies, 5-0
The week in photos – February 8, 2024
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I drive through West Haven every day and I am wondering when the Ward-Heitman museum will reopen and share its memories with the people in this city. Many cities in Connecticut stand with pride in offering ur early … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are in February already, cruising outta winter. From the looks o’ things, we won’t git too much snow over the next few weeks; and once we git outta this month, March is usually not too much of a threat. Though, we can … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Annual storm system report out today
The 2023 annual report for the city’s Municipal Separate Sanitary and Stormwater System will be available Feb. 15 for public review and comment. The “MS4” report can be viewed on the city website at https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/ or in the … [Read more...] about Annual storm system report out today
Bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice S&P Global on Jan. 24 raised its long-term credit rating to BBB+ from BBB on the city’s general obligation bonds while assigning a “positive” outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. … [Read more...] about Bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
Three schools awarded for ‘Distinction’
Three West Haven elementary schools – Edith E. Mackrille, Forest, and Seth G. Haley – have been named Schools of Distinction for the 2022-23 school year. Connecticut schools are named Schools of Distinction when their performance and/or … [Read more...] about Three schools awarded for ‘Distinction’