Surfside Veterans LLC, is sponsoring a luncheon fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 1130 to 2 at Lorenzo’s, 39 Elm St. The donation is $50., payable at the door. The event will supportprograms for local veterans. Those wishing to donate can contact … [Read more...] about Surfside Vets plan fundraiser
WHHS parents’ group seeks local sponsors
The West Haven High School PTSA is looking for sponsors for 2022-2023 school year. The group sent a flyer looking for assistance this year raising funds. It has become increasingly difficult to meet its fundraising goals. For this reason, group … [Read more...] about WHHS parents’ group seeks local sponsors
Historian’s Corner
Loretta’s Christmas Memory, 1929 (As submitted by Valerie Forte Vitali) In her years as Librarian in WH, Loretta BonTempo Forte had a knack for selecting books that suited the avid readers who patronized the library. Her love of reading … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
New ‘Food Council’ to tackle hunger, coordinate efforts
A partnership of key local organizations and partners convened at the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center for a meeting to learn about their respective efforts surrounding food insecurity and how to better coordinate and ensure city … [Read more...] about New ‘Food Council’ to tackle hunger, coordinate efforts
Borer named House’s new Deputy Speaker
State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) has been named Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, which makes her one of the top leaders in the chamber. "Dorinda's leadership, talent, experience and commitment make her the ideal choice to be … [Read more...] about Borer named House’s new Deputy Speaker
Obituaries
Edward H. Wendland Edward H. Wendland, age 83, of West Haven entered into rest on Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a long illness at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Lucy (Gaudio) Wendland for over 61 years. Ed was born on … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Letters
Remembers things a bit differently In a Letter to the Editor in the last edition of the West Haven Voice, West Haven Corporation Counsel Lee Tiernan took umbrage with statements made by the plaintiff in the Cohen vs. Rossi, et al, lawsuit, … [Read more...] about Letters
WHFD Ornaments on sale
The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2022 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring the 1889 Button Crane Neck Hand Pumper. This is the fourth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. The department still has a limited amount … [Read more...] about WHFD Ornaments on sale
McCarthy has a hard task
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Kevin McCarthy may now have the hardest job in Washington. Assuming that he becomes speaker of the House, which will require the near-unanimous support of his caucus and isn't necessarily a … [Read more...] about McCarthy has a hard task
Editorial
‘Neighbor helping neighbor’ West Haven is known for many things, and some of them we are sorry to say, are not the most edifying. Too often, in fact, the negatives of the community seem to be the only things heard about us: our corrupt … [Read more...] about Editorial