By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Six career firefighters of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown were promoted during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on July 16. Allingtown Chief Michael R. Terenzio, joined by Deputy … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks Firefighters’ promotions
Cat colony irks Allingtown neighborhood
Cats. People either love them or have a very fond dislike of them, but for several residents of a section in West Haven’s Allingtown cats are something that have interrupted their lives and even has impacted their … [Read more...] about Cat colony irks Allingtown neighborhood
$10m gift boosts business school efforts in Riyadh
The University of New Haven today announced a $10 million philanthropic gift from alumnus Douglas D. Schumann ’69 to support the launch of its College of Business and Digital Innovation at its new campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a historic first that … [Read more...] about $10m gift boosts business school efforts in Riyadh
City Author publishes new anthology
October Project Publishing announces the release of The Intelligence of the Sky, a new poetry collection by award-winning poet, lyricist, and author Julie Flanders, who resides in West Haven. It was made available July 8 in Paperback, Kindle, … [Read more...] about City Author publishes new anthology
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part II See Part 1 Decades passed, and in 1867, George Kelsey—a force of great and positive change for West Haven--built a horse railroad which would extend from New Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
$2.1m award to fund safety on shore
The state Bond Commission has awarded West Haven $2.1 million to fund major infrastructure and safety improvements along Captain Thomas Boulevard, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing transformation of the city’s shoreline, Mayor Dorinda Borer … [Read more...] about $2.1m award to fund safety on shore
Community House opens new center for Early Learning
The West Haven Community House has announced the opening of its new Early Learning Center, expanding access to high-quality preschool education for children ages 3 to 5 at its main campus, 227 Elm Street. The Early Learning Center is located in … [Read more...] about Community House opens new center for Early Learning
Curious Goods a family business
By Danny Atkinson Voice Writer When potential customers approach the entrance to Curious Goods New Age Shop, they cannot imagine the spectacle of what is inside. A person with only basic knowledge of New Age products like crystals and tarot … [Read more...] about Curious Goods a family business
Evangeliste, Simons named conference
Two student athletes – Madden Evangeliste (West Haven) and Lily Simons (Amity Regional) – are the recipients of the 2026 Southern Connecticut Conference “Comeback Player of the Year” awards. Both students suffered severe injuries … [Read more...] about Evangeliste, Simons named conference
