By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the fourth straight year, the city joined West Haven’s three fire departments to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police … [Read more...] about 4th Expo highlights emergency workers and their vocations
Ora Mason unveils new mural
Ora Mason’s Branch library unveiled a new mural by artist Miguel Estrada on August 30, at its 260 Benham Hill Road location. The mural was created to highlight the presence of the mid-century modern structure built in 1967, by promoting a renewed … [Read more...] about Ora Mason unveils new mural
Consorte is city’s primo Italiano
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mark Consorte was feted as West Haven’s Italian American of the Year at the Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival on the city’s historic Green on Saturday. Consorte, a longtime … [Read more...] about Consorte is city’s primo Italiano
Historian’s Corner
By Dan ShineVoice Columnist The West Haven Sailors (As originally written by New Haven Register Sports Editor Bill Guthrie, 1967) It was a short walk to Donovan Field during boyhood. And never on Sunday could you fail to find … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Museum hosting Veterans Day dance
Celebrate Veterans Day at the West Haven Veterans Museum, 30 Hood Terrace, with a Swing Dance and live performance by the Hot Cats Jazz Band on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8-11 p.m. Free parking is available at the museum and at the West Haven Train … [Read more...] about Museum hosting Veterans Day dance
Youth Soccer teams host Invitational Tourney
West Haven Youth Soccer hosted its annual invitational tournament this past weekend, the WHIT, seeing 62 teams from all over the state descend on the city to compete while raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. The West Haven … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer teams host Invitational Tourney
Boys soccer qualifies for tourney
West Haven’s boys soccer team qualified for the state tournament with a 4-0 victory over Lyman Hall on Senior Night. With the win, West Haven improved to 7-6 on the year. After a scoreless first half, the Westies broke the game open. Youssouf … [Read more...] about Boys soccer qualifies for tourney
The week in photos – October 3, 2024
ARPA funds used to replace City Hall windows
By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer West Haven City Hall has had its problems since it opened in 1971, and one of the biggest is the windows, which have have been a blemish on the buildings for decades. The 160 single-paned windows, some of which … [Read more...] about ARPA funds used to replace City Hall windows
Italian Heritage Fest on Green, Oct. 12
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival is sailing into West Haven, this year’s host community. The free festival will take place on the city’s historic Green from noon-4 … [Read more...] about Italian Heritage Fest on Green, Oct. 12