FUSE Theatre of CT will present Kimberly Belflower's play "Lost Girl" on July 22and July 23 at Gateway Christian Fellowship, Bull Hill Lane. "Lost Girl" is a new play by the award-winning, up-and-coming American playwright Kimberly Belflower, … [Read more...] about FUSE cast readies for show July 23
Land Trust sets contest
The Land Trust of West Haven (WHLT) is holding its first annual Photo Contest to celebrate and showcase the natural beauty of the city. It is seeking photos that feature nature and open spaces, as well as native plants and animals found in West … [Read more...] about Land Trust sets contest
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Speedway It is hard for anyone who visits Savin Rock today to imagine that an entire amusement park and a place called “Hot Dog Alley” were packed into those few grassy acres—and it is … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
The city celebrated its second annual Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 18, at Brent Watt Park in Allingtown. The festivities included food, entertainment, booths and food. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States … [Read more...] about Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing shovels of mulch, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, city officials and volunteer “tree tenders” dedicated the planting of an American white oak at Painter Park’s main entrance during West Haven’s Arbor … [Read more...] about ‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
Farmers Market opens at Oak Street location
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Tony Inzero Farmers Market will open its 2022 season today in the Oak Street Beach parking lot off Captain Thomas Boulevard. The “Start of the Season” celebration will feature food … [Read more...] about Farmers Market opens at Oak Street location
City cited for work in developing
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Planning Director Christopher Soto celebrated the city’s new economic development certification by displaying West Haven’s “2022 Silver Certified Community” plaque at … [Read more...] about City cited for work in developing
Meters take cash only at beach sites
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Effective July 1, the city’s five beach parking lots for nonresidents are accepting cash only because the lots’ parking meters are out of order. Police Chief Joseph S. Perno, whose … [Read more...] about Meters take cash only at beach sites
Letters
New insurance program Connecticut’s healthcare system is home to best-in-class hospitals and major players in the insurance industry. This is great news, but we still have work to do for our system to thrive. Importantly, we must ensure each and … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: My husband and I enjoy walking on the beach in the evening. We have found a majority resident parking spaces in the lots are taken by nonresidents. They do not display paid parking tickets. This is particularly bad on … [Read more...] about Gripevine