By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Army Air Forces veteran Frank J. Corso and Navy vet Mike Pimer will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshals when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 31. Corso, who turns 100 on July … [Read more...] about Parade celebrates the nation
The Week in Photos – May 20, 2021
Laxers avenge early loss
The West Haven Lacrosse 3/4 Lighting continued to roll with six wins over the last two weeks. The Blue Devils avenged their only loss of the year with a come from behind win over the RELAX, 9-8. Rocco Kelly set up Charlie Gunning for the game … [Read more...] about Laxers avenge early loss
Rangers come out on top of Oyster River in soccer
Nick’s Luncheonette played against the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Gold Ninjas to open play Saturday morning on Silent Sidelines weekend. Abdul Akondo and Eli Collins led the way for Nick's Luncheonette, passing and … [Read more...] about Rangers come out on top of Oyster River in soccer
Devils’ Baseball team untracks
The West Haven baseball team was looking to forget its loss to Hand-Madison on Friday. Off to a good start, the Westies looked as if they were poised to do so. Leading 3-0 after four innings, West Haven could not hold on as the Falcons scored … [Read more...] about Devils’ Baseball team untracks
City to dedicate latest addition to ‘Walk’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal and state guidelines, members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 13th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 p.m. May 29 in … [Read more...] about City to dedicate latest addition to ‘Walk’
Virtual town hall slated
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her staff invite residents to participate in a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom at 6 p.m. June 1. The community event is aimed at fostering communication and transparency between City Hall and West Haven … [Read more...] about Virtual town hall slated
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Part VII “Today—West Haven a town—tomorrow, a city.” --From the Town Crier, 1961 It seems that the best way to conclude this series on West Haven’s centennial as an entity unto itself … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City Hall announces new hours
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with state and local COVID-19 guidelines, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has enhanced the phased reopening of City Hall to better serve residents. Earlier this week, City Hall’s phase one … [Read more...] about City Hall announces new hours
Mullins proposes new flag to mark centennial
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins proposed the adoption of a new Standard Flag for the City of West Haven during the public session at last week's City Council meeting. Mullins said that he is hoping the flag will be considered … [Read more...] about Mullins proposes new flag to mark centennial