The West Haven baseball team was looking to get off to a good start in the 2021 season. Unable to string together many hits, West Haven fell to Hand-Madison, 5-1, in the season opener for both teams last Monday afternoon at Piurek Field in West … [Read more...] about Westie baseball moves up to .500
Historian’s Corner
West Haven’s Centennial Part V See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 At the close of the Revolutionary War, many Connecticut communities sought to achieve town privileges, and West Haven was no exception: in 1781, Amity, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituaries
Craig Edwards Craig Edwards, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on April 20, 1961 to the late Howard P. and Frieda (Pelletier) Edwards. Craig worked as a Forklift Operator for Eder … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Memorial Day Parade on; units wanted
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will hold the 2021 Memorial Day parade and is seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual procession, which steps … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parade on; units wanted
‘Kids & Kites’ event slated
West Haven Youth and Family Services and the West Haven Interagency Network for Children are holding a “Kids & Kites” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 in Bradley Point Park. The event will give area families of children with special … [Read more...] about ‘Kids & Kites’ event slated
Eagan turns experience into book
Getting students, especially younger ones, to enjoy activities that are fun and develop athletic skills is always a task for the elementary physical education instructor. A former city coach has teamed up with his brother-in-law to offer a group of … [Read more...] about Eagan turns experience into book
Group protests state zoning proposal
By Alexis Harrison Special to the Voice Citizens from around Connecticut descended on the West Haven Green on Saturday afternoon to rally and protest proposed legislation to centralize zoning in the State of Connecticut. CT169Strong.org, a … [Read more...] about Group protests state zoning proposal
Probate adjusts hours
The West Haven Probate Court has announced new hours of operation following the closures caused by the pandemic. To remain open 40 hours per week as required by state law, the court was open from 7:30-6, Monday-Thursday during the closure. The new … [Read more...] about Probate adjusts hours
Cleanup set for today
The Department of Public Works and local developer The Smyrna Group are holding an Earth Day cleanup of Spring Street in West Haven and New Haven from 9-11 a.m. today. Spring Street connects both cities along the marshes that lead to Long … [Read more...] about Cleanup set for today
Beach lots restricted
The city has installed “Beach Permit Parking Only” signs along the shoreline, from South Street to Beach Street, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. Vehicles parked on the shoreline’s designated side streets without a valid beach sticker can … [Read more...] about Beach lots restricted