Dear Eleanore Turkington: After reading the May 6 issue of Gripe Vine, I agree with Ruth Lombardi about opening the Senior Center. We need to get the Senior Center open with activities, especially exercises. I think you will find West Haven … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are honey-chile, heading into the Memorial Day weekend at top speed. And as if right on schedule the windy conditions that have been around the shoreline for almost two months finally gave out. Sweety, it was amazing how many days the winds … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Boat parade marks centennial on June 12
By MICHAEL P. WALSH Public Relations Information Coordinator A fleet of more than 100 boats are expected to set sail and parade across the West Haven seaboard at 1 p.m. June 12 to christen the community’s 100th anniversary. The … [Read more...] about Boat parade marks centennial on June 12
Corso, Pimer to lead Memorial Day parade
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Army Air Forces veteran Frank J. Corso and Navy vet Mike Pimer will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshals when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 31. Corso, who turns 100 on July … [Read more...] about Corso, Pimer to lead Memorial Day parade
Audubon Society gives 1st-ever award for efforts at Sandy Point
It’s a first, and it is a good thing for the city. Due to efforts to preserve bird sanctuaries along Sandy Point, the Audubon Society honored West Haven with its first-ever “Share the Shore” Award. In making the announcement, the director of the … [Read more...] about Audubon Society gives 1st-ever award for efforts at Sandy Point
The week in photos – May 6, 2021
WHCH celebrates Head Start teachers
The Community House, the cornerstone social service agency serving West Haven children and families for 80 years, celebrates Teacher Appreciation week by thanking the more than 45 wonderful, dedicated teachers employed in their Head Start … [Read more...] about WHCH celebrates Head Start teachers
‘Jackets defeat Shoreline, 4-1 in soccer
In the third week of the West Haven Youth Soccer League season, the Gunning Law Firm Yellow Jackets defeated Shoreline Wellness, 4-1. Alessia Coletta opened the scoring early on with a right-foot shot. Lehanna Philogene got her second goal of … [Read more...] about ‘Jackets defeat Shoreline, 4-1 in soccer
Youth Lacrosse League opens
The West Haven Youth Lacrosse League opened its spring season. The 3/4 Lightning picked up a big win over Hamden, 8-3. Charlie Gunning led the scoring, picking up four goals. Rocco Kelly added three goals of his own, and Colin … [Read more...] about Youth Lacrosse League opens
My two cents By Bill Riccio, Jr.
When Exhibition Stadium was opened in West Haven in 1947, it was an interesting construct. More functional than beautiful, it was built by Maurice P. Quigley to be a home to the West Haven Sailors, a semi-professional baseball outfit that played … [Read more...] about My two cents By Bill Riccio, Jr.