By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has appointed a Blue-Ribbon Panel on Arts, Culture and Tourism to support arts investments in the community, to create a strategy for promoting tourism in West Haven, and to … [Read more...] about Blue-Ribbon panel to promote arts, tourism
Leaders shine light on mental health awareness
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A united front of city leaders and first responders were joined by a group of mental health experts on the steps of City Hall to publicly mark Day 1 of Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1. … [Read more...] about Leaders shine light on mental health awareness
Mayor to host forums on bike safety at beach
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and the Police Department are holding a bicycle safety event at two city locations May 25. The Cycling Safety Day event will take place at the department’s Shore Patrol … [Read more...] about Mayor to host forums on bike safety at beach
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Sacrifice of Abraham “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Near Dusseldorf, Germany April, 1945 Private Daniel R. “Bob” Shine sat in his … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Fontana named Econ chief
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has appointed Stephen Fontana as the city’s new economic development director. For the past 10 years, Fontana has served as the deputy economic development director of New … [Read more...] about Fontana named Econ chief
Hidden Gems
By Bonnie Posick EDC member About a mile up the Boston Post Road in West Haven, next door to a used car dealership, Shana McCarthy has created an oasis. Inner Essence Spa and Wellness Center moved to this location in March of 2019, after … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
AFC Urgent Care takes a 4-2 win in soccer
It's been an exciting couple of weeks for the West Haven Youth Soccer League, with plenty of action taking place. The Seacrest Retirement Home Strikers added two more wins to their record, playing against the Connex Credit Union and RQ … [Read more...] about AFC Urgent Care takes a 4-2 win in soccer
Westies’ Baldonado qualifies for track nationals
Joaquin Baldonado, a senior on the West Haven High School Boys’ Track & Field Team, has qualified for the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals scheduled for June 12-15 at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. Joaquin will compete in the Discus Throw … [Read more...] about Westies’ Baldonado qualifies for track nationals
Westie squads make final tourney pushes
The West Haven baseball team inched closer to the state tournament with an 8-0 victory over Branford at Piurek Field. With the win, the Westies improved to 7-6 on the year. Chase Supan needed just 85 pitches to toss a complete-game one-hitter, … [Read more...] about Westie squads make final tourney pushes
