Last week, former Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced that he will forgo the primary, and instead will run for mayor of West Haven in the general election, Nov. 2. “After months of speaking with city residents and more importantly, listening, … [Read more...] about O’Brien to forego Democratic primary
Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
The West Haven Centennial Concert Series will continue Friday night with Simply Swing, a 10-piece orchestra featuring “swinging horns, a dynamic rhythm section and wonderful vocals.” The two-hour concert is set for 7 p.m. in Old Grove … [Read more...] about Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Plan to get a Head start on Christmas shopping by going to the West Haven Historical Society's "Christmas in July" Craft Fair Saturday July 24, at the Poli House Garden at 686 Savin Ave. across from the Green. The Fair will run from 10-4. Rain date … [Read more...] about ‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Savin Rock Festival returns!
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Local party rock bands Mean Carlene and Shameless will headline the Centennial Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on July 30-31, respectively. The two-day festival, presented by the City … [Read more...] about Savin Rock Festival returns!
The Week in Photos – July 1, 2021
Basketball camp registration set
The West Haven Lady Blue Devil Girls Basketball Camp, for players age 10-14, is planned for Aug. 16-20 from 9-noon at West Haven High School. Steve Carden, coach of the Lady Devils is running the camp. Theprice is $50 per camper. Skills to be … [Read more...] about Basketball camp registration set
Youth Soccer ends spring season with short list of games
The U12 West Haven boys and girls teams travelled to Newington two weeks ago to participate in the annual Newington wrap-up tournament. Both teams won all four games they played against tough opponents. Both won the tournament championship. The … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer ends spring season with short list of games
Centennial volleyball tourney registering 6-player squads
The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering six six-person teams for the West Haven Centennial Coed Volleyball Tournament. The double-elimination tournament, for those 16 and older, is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at the Sea … [Read more...] about Centennial volleyball tourney registering 6-player squads
Centennial babies will get a free gift
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, City Clerk Patricia C. Horvath and West Haven Child Development Center Executive Director Patrice Farquharson revealed West Haven’s new centennial diaper bags at City Hall on … [Read more...] about Centennial babies will get a free gift
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Settling of Kelsey Hill Part I See Part 2 When the first white settlers arrived in the area presently known as West Haven, they found broad marshes that were bordered by what the mariners of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner