At its Annual Board Meeting on June 24, the West Haven Community House inducted a new president and two new board members. Bill Heffernan, Community House Board President since June 2018, turned the gavel over to Katie Farrell, the new … [Read more...] about Community House welcomes new board
Wizards change name
The West Haven Swim Club (formerly the West Haven Wizards) is a competitive swim team dedicated to sportsmanship, teamwork, self-improvement and fun, and is committed to helping each swimmer reach their fullest potential in and out of the water. … [Read more...] about Wizards change name
Scholar-Athletes named for 2021
The Casey-O’Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, for the sixty- first consecutive year, has recognized young men that played football and excelled in the classroom. “We couldn’t deny worthy … [Read more...] about Scholar-Athletes named for 2021
Hidden Gems
A cooperative effort of the Voice and West Haven EDC Ahhhh...that salty tang in the air is unmistakable...it's a summer day at the beach, and West Haven boasts the longest public beach in the state, a beautiful sweep around the harbor and the … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Obituaries
Joseph A. Weber Joseph Aloysius Weber, age 90, of West Haven passed away on July 30, 2021. For 69 years, he was the loving husband of Gloria Quarz Weber. Joe was born in New Haven, son of the late William and Catherine McManis Weber. He is … [Read more...] about Obituaries
United Illuminating tree trimming begun
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. Over the next three months, UI’s … [Read more...] about United Illuminating tree trimming begun
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Fater’s Drug Store Our thanks to Valerie Forte Vitali, who submitted these memories; Fater’s was located on Orange Avenue in Allingtown: Fater’s smelled of vanilla, strawberry, and tobacco. I remember … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Bridges expands; honors 2 families
Bridges Healthcare, Inc. hosted a reception on June 28 to officially open its new clinical offices at 98 Elm St. West Haven. The site is the base for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, (CCBHC) a federally funded model which offers … [Read more...] about Bridges expands; honors 2 families
Playgrounds get funding
Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), Chairman of the State Bonding Committee, along with the entire West Haven state delegation, announced West Haven was awarded $430,000 for playgrounds throughout the city. A grant of $430,000 … [Read more...] about Playgrounds get funding
Editorial
Time to pay attention With the biennial ritual of endorsing candidates now history, the city moves toward the next phase of the mayoral process. By Nov. 2, the voters will have their say. What happens in the next few weeks, however, can have a … [Read more...] about Editorial