In a tradition that goes back to the 1970s, the West Haven Voice pays tribute to the gridders who help make the Thanksgiving holiday so special and memorable. The West Haven Blue Devils travel to Fairfield University’s Rafferty Stadium to do battle … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving!
The week in photos – November 3, 2022
Youth Hockey squads play in tourneys
The West Haven youth hockey Mite A team won the Mite Upper Division at the Haunted Shootout Tournament in Marlborough, MA. The Westies had an undefeated 6-0 record over the weekend. In round robin play, the Westies faced the Palisades … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey squads play in tourneys
Blue Lightning notch two wins in soccer
The last two weeks have seen some great games in the West Haven Youth Soccer League. The Elite Soccer Camps Blue Lightning won the last two weekends. Their first game was a 5-0 win over Gunning Law Firm. Roland Green, Ryan Abekah, … [Read more...] about Blue Lightning notch two wins in soccer
Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
Rich Boshea and his West Haven football team have enjoyed the first five weeks of the season. Having outscored opponents by 196 points, the Westies, ranked fifth in the GameTimeCt Top 10 poll, worked to post five wins to open the season. … [Read more...] about Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist WHHS Football 1968 An Autumn to Remember Part II See part 1. See part 3. By the spring of 1968, all those kids who had learned to play football on the sandlots of West Haven had come together … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
Harry M. Bailey Middle School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, last week, to commemorate the grand opening of its food pantry, which was able to expand due to a $12,500 donation from Stop & Shop. The ceremony featured representatives from … [Read more...] about Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
‘Yale Rocks WHEAT’ slated for Nov. 12 at Off-Shore locale
Local partners are once again supporting the third annual, “West Haven ROCKS WHEAT” food drive on Saturday, November 12th at the Off-Shore Restaurant & Lounge parking lot from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Organized by former Councilman Barry Lee Cohen, … [Read more...] about ‘Yale Rocks WHEAT’ slated for Nov. 12 at Off-Shore locale
7-Eleven complex has gala opening
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi cut a red ribbon Oct. 27 to mark the grand opening of New England’s first 7-Eleven restaurant complex in West Haven. Rossi, sporting a pair of oversize scissors, … [Read more...] about 7-Eleven complex has gala opening
Stefanowski visits city, pitches GOP
By Silvana ApicellaSpecial to the Voice Connecticut Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski visited West Havenon his bus tour of the state recently. During his visit, he stopped at Jerri’s Luncheonette downtown West Haven on Campbell … [Read more...] about Stefanowski visits city, pitches GOP