Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! A new month means new crafts at both of your West Haven Library locations! In celebration of Earth Day, Ora Mason will be providing a Take and Make Upcycled Mini Collage kit for adults. Each kit includes a 5×7 … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Editorial
Our children make us proud To say West Haven has not much to cheer about over the last several years is a wry understatement. Financial woes have plagued the city since the early 1990s, economic development has been stalled in the mire of high … [Read more...] about Editorial
Iran has found new enemies
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Iran’s other enemy. It's not just Israel. One of the least convincing arguments of opponents of the Iran war is that it is a conflict initiated by the Jewish state for its own benefit -- the U.S. is just … [Read more...] about Iran has found new enemies
Pothole repair a spring priority for city
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Over the course of the past month, I have noticed the large number of potholes in my Allingtown area of West Haven. As both a driver and sometimes a passenger, weaving around both big and small … [Read more...] about Pothole repair a spring priority for city
UNH Community mourns Dr. Henry Lee
World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, at his home in Henderson, Nevada, displaying remarkable strength, grace and resilience during a brief … [Read more...] about UNH Community mourns Dr. Henry Lee
Big Dog Show to benefit shelter
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer is thrilled to announce that “The Big Dog Show,” a nationally renowned art exhibition, will take up residence near Savin Rock’s shoreline for three weeks as part of a benefit for … [Read more...] about Big Dog Show to benefit shelter
‘Footloose’ makes 3-day run at WHHS
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School Theatre Workshop brought energy and emotion to the stage with its spring production of Footloose, performed in the West Haven High School Auditorium over three days from Thursday, March … [Read more...] about ‘Footloose’ makes 3-day run at WHHS
Marchers sought for annual Memorial Day Parade
The city and the West Haven Veterans Council are seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 25. Participants must … [Read more...] about Marchers sought for annual Memorial Day Parade
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist George BelbustiRamey Air Force BaseAguadilla, Puerto RicoCold War, Autumn, 1953 Ed Note: With the passing of George Belbusti, this tribute was published in 2020. Air Force Crew Chief George Belbusti watched … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Coyle honored as Irishman of Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer presented the “Voice of the Irish,” David Coyle, with a navy blue jacket embroidered with his new distinction, “Irishman of the Year 2026,” during festivities marking the city’s 33rd … [Read more...] about Coyle honored as Irishman of Year