By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer held an inaugural meeting of the Charter Revision Commission on March 19. The organizational meeting took place in the City Council chambers of City Hall and marked the official … [Read more...] about Kelly to chair Charter Revision Commission
Spring bulk trash pick-up April 20-24
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The next bulk trash pickup week is April 20-24. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before … [Read more...] about Spring bulk trash pick-up April 20-24
‘26 Spring season opens up
The West Haven baseball team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion with a 10-0 victory over Brien McMahon in a game stopped in the sixth inning due to the mercy rule. Colin Murray led the offense with three hits, three runs batted in, and … [Read more...] about ‘26 Spring season opens up
Guts to Glory!
Westie squads show resilience in wins! By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School experienced a day that will be remembered for generations, as both the Unified Basketball team and the Boys Varsity Basketball team captured … [Read more...] about Guts to Glory!
The week in photos – March 19, 2026
BOE deficit a confluence of several events
A confluence of funding that has not kept up with costs, cost increases with unfunded mandates, and volatility in external costs are the circumstances that helped create an $8 million deficit in the school system’s FY2026 budget, says Superintendent … [Read more...] about BOE deficit a confluence of several events
Resident seeks clean up of squalor
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Horrific is one way to describe the conditions that tenants face at 182 Elm St., says one apartment dweller, and he is taking steps to have longstanding problems addressed, including legal redress if necessary. … [Read more...] about Resident seeks clean up of squalor
City moved school funds into revenue
It is a matter of $31 million, and one school official wants it back, or at least what he can recover, back. The recent revelations of an $8 million deficit in the Board of Education’s spending as found by auditors this year, Superintendent of … [Read more...] about City moved school funds into revenue
Dear Felicia
In jest a few days winter will officially be over and spring will be here. Whilst things are getting a bit warmer, yew know how March is in these parts. Warm and sunny one day, and the cold, rainy and gray the next. Things really don’t warm up around … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! March marks one full year of the library having this column in the West Haven Voice! We are so thankful for the opportunity to have this article as a way to connect with our community and spread the word about all … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks