Following the recent lifting of mask mandates by Gov. Ned Lamont, both the city and school system have made masks optional unless and until circumstances require a change of course. Both City Hall and all city schools made masks optional as of … [Read more...] about City, schools make masking optional
Sweeney to wear the green — finally!
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice After a two-year pause because of the coronavirus, Keith Sweeney will finally get his celebratory day on St. Patrick’s Day. Sweeney, an integral part of West Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day … [Read more...] about Sweeney to wear the green — finally!
UFO
This week's episode From the archive: City artist begins new comic strip this week , City artist follows his passion Previous weeks episodes … [Read more...] about UFO
The week in photos – February 17, 2022
Hidden Gems
The Lunar New Year - an important Asian holiday - happened earlier this month, marking the remainder of 2022 as ‘the Year of the Tiger.’ Although Chinese New Year may be the most well-known version of this celebration, each Asian country has its own … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Youth hockey teams prep for tournaments
The West Haven Mite A travel team played in the Mite State Jamboree last Saturday, going 4-2-1 in a day of competitive games. The Blue Devils opened the day with a 1-0 win over CT Elite. Jax Guarino scored the lone goal off a … [Read more...] about Youth hockey teams prep for tournaments
Quintets rebound
After suffering consecutive losses, the West Haven girls basketball team has responded in impressive fashion. Fresh off a 24-point victory over East Haven, the Westies used a balanced scoring attack to roll past Career, 71-21, on the road. Twelve … [Read more...] about Quintets rebound
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part III See part 1 | part 2 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 New Haven’s Lighthouse When we look across New Haven Harbor on a clear day, it is easy to spot the white monolith of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Iranian refugee ordained at Holy Spirit
By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice The Rev. Melina Dezhbod was ordained to the Order of Priests by The Rt. Rev. Laura Aherns, Bishop Suffragan of Connecticut on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Episcopal Church of … [Read more...] about Iranian refugee ordained at Holy Spirit
McCarthys celebrate 67 years together
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In a time still dominated by the coronavirus, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi lifted spirits — again — by delivering valentines to 30 married couples of 50 years and more during the city’s 32nd annual … [Read more...] about McCarthys celebrate 67 years together