West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer congratulates and joins newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Joseph Romano, center, and Chief Joseph S. Perno during a promotional ceremony at the Police Department on Tuesday night, Jan. 6. Capt. Joseph Romano was sworn … [Read more...] about Romano now WHPD Asst. Chief
Salty Tomato opens at Baybrook Plaza
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Connecticut and New York have been surrounded in constant debates about who has the best pizza. Many love the style of a New York folding slice while others want a charred New Haven style … [Read more...] about Salty Tomato opens at Baybrook Plaza
Daycare operator wins business grant
Rossetty Portes, who owns Generosity Child Care at 12 Bungalow Lane, received a grant from the Women’s Business Development Council on Jan. 8. WBDC, in partnership with the state Office of Early Childhood, offers grants of up to $25,000 to … [Read more...] about Daycare operator wins business grant
Grant to fund traffic light upgrades
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city is receiving $9 million from the state Department of Transportation to pay for new traffic signals at nine busy intersections, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Since early 2025, Borer … [Read more...] about Grant to fund traffic light upgrades
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Hubbard Farm Part II See part 1 | part 3 | part 4 Acquisition and Establishment Miles Merwin came to the fledgling Colonies as a seven year old boy in 1630. Upon his arrival, he and his … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Officials discuss legislative agenda
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Regional mayors and legislators gathered at the University of New Haven on Jan. 15 to review the South Central Regional Council of Governments’ suggested topics for the upcoming session. The … [Read more...] about Officials discuss legislative agenda
Lions look to aid Jamaica parish
The West Haven Chapter of Lions Clubs International is collecting supplies for the people of Trelawney Parish of Cornwall, Jamaica, in the wake of Hurricane Melissa that devastated the entire country last autumn. "The storm has affected … [Read more...] about Lions look to aid Jamaica parish
Firefighter cancer topic of presser
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Jan. 15 joined state Comptroller Sean Scanlon, Treasurer Erick Russell and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins for a news conference … [Read more...] about Firefighter cancer topic of presser
Lawrence hits 1000-point plateau
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School senior captain Noelle Lawrence continues to make history for the Blue Devils. Wearing jersey number 23, the senior guard became just the eighth player in girls basketball history to … [Read more...] about Lawrence hits 1000-point plateau
Essay competition honors Nugent legacy
A fund set up to honor the legacy of a city resident is once again sponsoring an essay competition in various grade levels. The Brian D. Nugent Campership is a fund that awards $400 to a student in four different grade-oriented levels, to attend a … [Read more...] about Essay competition honors Nugent legacy