By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part VI See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Since the arrival of European settlers to this area in 1638, the development of West Haven has moved along through what … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Diaper Drive-Thru planned for Saturday
A Drive-Thru Diaper Drive will be held on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at New Life Church, 255 Jones Hill Rd,West Haven (corner of Jones Hill Rd and South Street) The drive, which is sponsored by the Our Lady of Victory and St. John XXIII … [Read more...] about Diaper Drive-Thru planned for Saturday
All-State trio excels in classroom, on ice
By Miguelina Felix Special to the Voice Three members of the WHHS-SHA hockey team have found a way to balance scholastic performance and athletic excellence. That excellence has been rewarded as all three have been named to the 2021 … [Read more...] about All-State trio excels in classroom, on ice
School staff feted with ‘Zupp’s’ pizza
By Miguelina Felix Special to the Voice Staff Appreciation Week was marked to thank all West Haven school employees for their hard work and effort throughout the school year. To show appreciation for the dedication shown by all staff, … [Read more...] about School staff feted with ‘Zupp’s’ pizza
City-wide Memorial set for Green on May 13; sponsored by 1st Church
The Rev. E. Carl Howard, senior minister of the First Congregational Church, announced the church is hosting a City-Wide Memorial Service to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. He is inviting residents to come to the Green to participate. … [Read more...] about City-wide Memorial set for Green on May 13; sponsored by 1st Church
13th Walk of Honor dedication set
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal and state guidelines, members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 13th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 … [Read more...] about 13th Walk of Honor dedication set
School nurses play important role for kids
By Saundra McCauley R.N. West Haven School Nurse May 12, 2021 is National School Nurse Day. The first school nurse was hired in New York City in 1902 as an experiment to see if a nurse in the school setting made a difference in the … [Read more...] about School nurses play important role for kids
Biden’s radical gambit
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There's believing your own press releases. And then, there's believing your own delusions of grandeur.Joe Biden should look at the mirror every day and see a president elected on the basis of the … [Read more...] about Biden’s radical gambit
Editorial
Budget passage 2021 By the time this newspaper hits the streets, the City Council will be in the last stages of finalizing the budget ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022, beginning July 1. The charter-imposed deadline of the first Thursday in May is … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to ask for your help for the seniors in West Haven. We had a senior center at Forrest School and that closed., so we went to Noble School Center and they closed that. We all need exercise, and we all … [Read more...] about Gripevine