By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Senior guard Amani Abuhatab became the all-time leading scorer in West Haven High School girls’ basketball Tuesday night during a 68-42 win over Guilford on Senior Night. Abuhatab scored 24 … [Read more...] about Abuhatab breaks all-time record
Swim Club finishes in 3rd place during ‘23 championships
The West Haven Swim Club swimmers are finishing off the season with multiple placements during the Yankee League championship meet on Feb, 18. The West Haven team finished strong with a first for the boys 9-10 200-yard medley relay. Marvin … [Read more...] about Swim Club finishes in 3rd place during ‘23 championships
Youth hockey teams prepare for tournies
The West Haven Mite A hockey defeated two tough opponents in the Northwestern Icehawks (South Kent, CT) and the Wonderland Wizards (Bridgeport, CT). In the first of the two games, the Westies welcomed the Icehawks to Bennett Rink. Cooper … [Read more...] about Youth hockey teams prepare for tournies
Tropical Caribbean opens on Campbell
By Michael P Walsh Special to the Voice Sporting a pair of oversize scissors, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut a blue ribbon with Tropical Caribbean co-owner Juan Reyes on Feb. 2 to celebrate the homestyle restaurant’s grand opening at 703 … [Read more...] about Tropical Caribbean opens on Campbell
Around Town
Movie at Vets Museum The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center will be recognizing National Vietnam Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 29, by hosting the movie, Good Morning, Vietnam! in our Media Center at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Christ Church Christ Church was established in 1723; records indicate that it is the second oldest Episcopal church in Connecticut. At first, members met in their homes for worship … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City fetes the long-wed
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi gave out valentines to 17 married couples of 50 years and more at the city’s first in-person Valentine’s Day party in three years on Feb. 14. Ocean Avenue residents … [Read more...] about City fetes the long-wed
Spelling champs crowned during 43rd annual bee
E-F-F-I-G-Y was the winning word for 7th grader Ariel Akwada at the 43rd Annual West Haven School District Spelling Bee for grades 5-8 held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in the auditorium of the West Haven High School. Akwada, a … [Read more...] about Spelling champs crowned during 43rd annual bee
McDaniels makes 2nd visit to Bailey
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, visited Bailey Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 23 to speak to 8th-grade students about the importance of school, ignoring bullies, and pushing through adversity. … [Read more...] about McDaniels makes 2nd visit to Bailey
Side Plate opens at Atwood Place
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi snipped a “West Haven blue” ribbon with Ryan Trevethan, the owner of The Side Plate, to celebrate the fast-casual restaurant’s grand opening at 1 Atwood Place on Jan. … [Read more...] about Side Plate opens at Atwood Place