The West Haven boys basketball team won its third game in a row and seventh in eight contests with a 64-39 victory at Sheehan Thursday evening. With the win, West Haven improved to 10-6 on the season. The Westies had 10 players in the scoring … [Read more...] about Cagers on a roll into postseason
Youth Hockey squads end the season
The West Haven Mite A travel team went 1-1 on the weekend, playing against two tough opponents as the season winds down. On Saturday, the Westies hosted Elite, taking the win with a 7-4 score. Brady Salkins, Logan Minio, and Jax … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey squads end the season
WH Swim Club members place in league, All-Stars
The West Haven Swim Club hosted Yankee League Swim Finals on Feb. 19. The team won third place for the Yankee League and earned the High Points Award for the 6-and-under boys and the 15-and-over girls. Nine of our swimmers placed in the top three for … [Read more...] about WH Swim Club members place in league, All-Stars
Cieplinski fired, calls himself ‘scapegoat’
It was a terse statement, sent out late Thursday: “Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has released a statement on the departure of Finance Director Frank Cieplinski. “Effective immediately, Finance Director Frank Cieplinski is no longer employed by the City … [Read more...] about Cieplinski fired, calls himself ‘scapegoat’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 Safe Navigation One day, after they finished their walk out along Sandy Point, Father and The Boy walked along the beach … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Howard, students honored at 26th gala
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city paid homage to the inspiring legacy of African Americans and the pioneering contributions they have made to shaping the promise and greatness of America at the 26th annual … [Read more...] about Howard, students honored at 26th gala
Patch Blanket honors Viet-era personnel
The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center is hosting a reception for the presentation of a new exhibit on Saturday, March 26, from noon-2. The museum is located at 30 Hood Terrace. Mark Matthiessen, a New Haven resident and … [Read more...] about Patch Blanket honors Viet-era personnel
Public’s ARPA ideas impress city officials
With the public having its last opportunity to speak on how it would like to see federal COVID relief funds spent, a wide range of ideas was presented to city officials during a meeting in West Haven High School’s auditorium last week. The special … [Read more...] about Public’s ARPA ideas impress city officials
Yost ends 35-year connection with WHEAT
Citing health issues, and “an honest appraisal of what I can do as a board member,” a longtime clergyman is leaving the governing body of the city’s foremost provider of help to the poor. The Rev. Arthur Yost resigned from the board of the West Haven … [Read more...] about Yost ends 35-year connection with WHEAT
Seniors plan trip to the Breakers
The West Haven Senior Center is running a trip to The Breakers Mansion, Newport Rhode Island – on Tuesday, May 10. It is a self-guided tour of this magnificent 70-room mansion that was occupied by the Vanderbilt family as their summer cottage. After … [Read more...] about Seniors plan trip to the Breakers