By Michael P Walsh Special to the Voice Republican state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro, a world-class martial artist and an ambassador of his proud Italian ancestry, received the city’s Italian American of the Year award at the 24th annual … [Read more...] about Ferraro honored as Italian of Year
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: First and foremost, I want to thank you for all the services you provide to us Westies. I have been a resident of West Haven for over 30 years and witness its decline but remain optimistic. I reside on Leete … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historical Society hosts Graveyard Tour Saturday
The West Haven Historical Society's Graveyard Lantern Tour is scheduled for this Saturday Oct.21. Tours begin at the Poli House, 686 Savin Ave., from 5- 7:30 p.m.. Price is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. This year … [Read more...] about Historical Society hosts Graveyard Tour Saturday
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Old Burial Ground (As written by Bob Shine, September, 2003.) In about 1700, the Old Burial Ground was established, and was located at the intersection of what is today Campbell Avenue and Church … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Mite teams cut it up; Midgets are on a roll
The West Haven Mite A hockey team had a tough battle on the ice against the Wonderland 8U A team. Goaltender Finn McLaughlin made a number of spectacular saves in net, with Maddy Bruder playing strong defense in front of him. Gabriella Jenei, … [Read more...] about Mite teams cut it up; Midgets are on a roll
City teams take WHIT championships
Columbus Day Weekend West Haven Youth Soccer hosted the WHIT, an annual tournament for travel teams. This year's addition saw 60 teams from all over the state participate. The U15 West Haven girls travel team took home the WHIT … [Read more...] about City teams take WHIT championships
Nighthawks visit Westies Friday; volleyball team heads to tourney
Nick Conlan and Camren Kemp love the diversity of the West Haven offense. The pair has every reason. Behind three touchdown runs and a touchdown pass from Conlan, and 156 yards rushing and a score from Kemp on his birthday, West Haven rolled … [Read more...] about Nighthawks visit Westies Friday; volleyball team heads to tourney
Ferraro is ‘primo italiano’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee will honor Republican state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro as the city’s “primo italiano” at the 24th annual Italian Heritage … [Read more...] about Ferraro is ‘primo italiano’
ArtWestCT opens dedicated space
A two-office suite on the lower level of a city building officially became an art space. With the ribbon cutting ceremony complete, Sept. 19, at 377 Main St., the venue is now the headquarters for ArtsWestCT -- whose mission is to center creative … [Read more...] about ArtWestCT opens dedicated space
Dear Felicia
Howdy, honeybunch! By the time yew git this week’s missive, it’ll be October! It jest seems like yesterday that we were sayin’ it was June 1, and lookin’ forward to the summer. That’s all gone now. Fall is upon us, and we can see trees starting to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia