The West Haven Seahawks 10U (9- & 10-year-olds) football team (11-0) will advance to the New England regional championship game this Saturday with a 39-0 win over the previously unbeaten Ansonia Coppers at Veterans Field on Saturday. West Haven … [Read more...] about Seahawks head to regional title contest
Gridders hope to extend; booters outsted
The West Haven football team took a step towards playing in the postseason with a 48-0 victory over Wilbur Cross two weeks ago at Bowen Field in New Haven. With the victory, West Haven improved to 8-1 on the year. With several different … [Read more...] about Gridders hope to extend; booters outsted
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pilgrim or Puritan? We today often use the words Puritan and Pilgrim interchangeably, and yet the difference in the two is quite significant: those who came on the Mayflower to establish the starving colony … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Christmas tree lighting set Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The ceremonial lighting of West Haven’s Christmas tree on the Green will herald an evening of merriment Saturday. The holiday festival will commence at 4 p.m. with the national anthem sung by … [Read more...] about Christmas tree lighting set Saturday
Saturday is ‘Small Business Day’ in city
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has announced the city’s participation in the 12th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. Nov. 27 also marks the lighting of West Haven’s Christmas tree on … [Read more...] about Saturday is ‘Small Business Day’ in city
Cohen case in court; GOP rift out in open
While a case concerning alleged problems with absentee ballots had its opening hearing in Superior Court this week, fissures in the city’s minority party came to the fore. At issue is the now 32-vote win of Mayor Nancy Rossi over her Republican … [Read more...] about Cohen case in court; GOP rift out in open
‘Read to Grow’ visits WHCH students
In response to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Read to Grow has distributed over 12,000 copies and counting of their new board book, Hello Sometimes, in both English and Spanish, to children and families across Connecticut. Read to Grow launched … [Read more...] about ‘Read to Grow’ visits WHCH students
FDWH begins safety seat testing
Every day in America, millions of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their ages and sizes, many are not, if they are buckled up at all. According to … [Read more...] about FDWH begins safety seat testing
Vietnam Veterans hosting toy drive
West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. is collecting toys for children ages 4-12 on Dec. 11.The toy drive will take place on the Green from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and benefit the West Haven Community House at 227 Elm St.Organizers will not accept stuffed … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans hosting toy drive
Rossi to host City Hall forum, Nov. 30
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is inviting residents to participate in a town hall meeting in person at City Hall or virtually on Facebook Live at 6 p.m. Nov. 30. The community event is aimed at fostering communication and transparency between City Hall … [Read more...] about Rossi to host City Hall forum, Nov. 30