Kite event honors Ziada The second annual Kite Event hosted by the First Congregational Church of West Haven will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. The event will take place on the lawn in front of Savin Rock on Captain Thomas … [Read more...] about Around Town
Young musicians have a day of firsts
It was a day of firsts. On Friday, April 1st, Carrigan Intermediate School hosted its First Annual Pep Band Rally for 5th and 6th graders, as well as 7th graders from Bailey Middle School. For almost all of the 230-plus young musicians … [Read more...] about Young musicians have a day of firsts
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series Part VI See Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 In the creation of this story, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of Cathie Iaccarino, Bill Breen, Dr. Scott Graves, Dr. Jim … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Sandy Point group sets clean-up event
The Sandy Point Neighborhood Association has announced its first Beach Cleanup for Saturday, April 9 from 10 AM to noon (RAIN DATE: April 10) at the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary. Organized by the association's Beautification Committee, the … [Read more...] about Sandy Point group sets clean-up event
Retired shopkeeper was a friend to all
For 27 years on the corner of Merwin and New Haven Avenues, city resident Lynne Dowse has been the owner of The Cutting Edge Salon. Being part of both the Milford and West Haven communities, clients came from all over to get services done at her cozy … [Read more...] about Retired shopkeeper was a friend to all
Dog Park rehab
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Part of Veterans Memorial Park’s dog park — the side for large dogs — will be closed for maintenance for about six weeks starting this week, according to a Department of Public Works … [Read more...] about Dog Park rehab
Khan, Nowak SCC Scholar Leaders
West Haven High School seniors Nabiha Khan and Grace Nowak were honored at the 28th Annual Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Scholar Leader Banquet at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, Conn. Additionally, Nowak was named one of two recipients of … [Read more...] about Khan, Nowak SCC Scholar Leaders
Schools’ air quality newest update plan
In the wake of the COVID-19 pendemic, the West Haven Board of Education committed to improving the air quality in each of its nine schools by enhancing the ventilation systems and increasing the frequency of deep vent cleaning. West … [Read more...] about Schools’ air quality newest update plan
We are a ‘Tree City’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven was recently named a 2021 Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry. According to the foundation, the city earned Tree City USA … [Read more...] about We are a ‘Tree City’
Council begins monthlong budget review
It has been two weeks since the public hearing, required in the review process of Mayor Nancy N. Rossi’s $168.3 million budget, and the City Council is just getting its monthlong oversight underway. Meetings began Tuesday with the Council … [Read more...] about Council begins monthlong budget review