By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Washington Elementary School has been named on the priority list for a new school and is expected to receive $24 million in state funding for the project, state Rep. Dorinda Borer and Mayor Nancy R. … [Read more...] about Designation prioritizes replacement of the city’s oldest school structure
WHHS grad publishes poetry anthology
By Nevaeh Lugo Arts Editor, the Rostrum Ed. Note: The following was sent to the Voice with a request it be published as a feature. Senior Aianna Thomas has published a book of poetry, “No Rain No Flowers,” on the online shopping … [Read more...] about WHHS grad publishes poetry anthology
Vendors sought for market
The city is seeking craft, farm and food truck vendors to participate in the Tony Inzero Farmers Market, which opens its 2021 season July 8 on the Green. Through Oct. 23, the market at Main Street and Campbell Avenue will include state farmers … [Read more...] about Vendors sought for market
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rivoli Theater Back in 1959, the boy could spend all of a Saturday afternoon watching black-and-white television—for there were two wonderful channels available, 3 and 8! And on … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Schools host outdoor promotion ceremonies
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi attended outdoor promotion ceremonies last week at Savin Rock Community School, Bailey Middle School and Carrigan Intermediate School. On June 8, Rossi … [Read more...] about Schools host outdoor promotion ceremonies
Around Town
Liberty Coin Club The Liberty Coin Club of West Haven is relocating its coin shows previously held at the West Haven Elks Club to the Hilton Garden Inn, Milford, as of its next scheduled show on June 6. The remainder of the scheduled shows for … [Read more...] about Around Town
Loss inspired Johnston to ‘Dominate the Day’
The tragic loss of a 24-year-old son served as the inspiration for one city resident to not only get involved in the community, but get involved in a big way. Liz Johnston list of activities and involvement would tire out most people. A … [Read more...] about Loss inspired Johnston to ‘Dominate the Day’
Boat parade celebrates centennial, shore
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Ships ahoy! A patriotic parade of about 50 boats, American flags blowing in the wind, set sail across nearly 3 miles of the West Haven seaboard Saturday to christen the community’s 100th … [Read more...] about Boat parade celebrates centennial, shore
Calendar celebrates city; benefits Vets Museum
Artist Libby Earle - originally from Canada - gets up very early most mornings to take pictures on the West Haven beach. "She wanted to make a calendar and donate the proceeds to a veterans’ organization" explains ArtsWestCT organizer Elinor … [Read more...] about Calendar celebrates city; benefits Vets Museum
Smearing Sen. Manchin
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Joe Manchin is being pilloried for the offense of being consistent on the filibuster. Back in 2017, when Senate Democrats were desperate to stop Donald Trump's agenda, 33 of them, including … [Read more...] about Smearing Sen. Manchin