Dreams about playing a huge concert in California in front of thousands of people has just become a reality for a group of eight children through the work of Teach Kids Music, Inc., a local nonprofit. The TKM All-Star Band has been selected to play … [Read more...] about Young rockers heading to West Coast
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Oystering See part 2 In 1960, past Historian Lorraine Wood Rockefeller wrote extensively on the subject of oystering for the Town Crier. We are fortunate that this information is still … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Yes, it’s a new year and many of us have celebrated this event in various ways including both looking back and anticipating the future. I sincerely hope you and your family, friends and neighbors anticipate 2024 as a year … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Youth Hockey Mite sextets continuing a scoring barrage
The West Haven Mite A hockey team traveled to Hamden and did a great job moving the puck. JP Beebe and Jack Weiss led the scoring with two goals each, and Brayden Gagliardi, Gabriella Jenei, Maddy Bruder and Landon Alling also got on the scoreboard. … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey Mite sextets continuing a scoring barrage
Christmas tree reminder
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Department of Public Works reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags … [Read more...] about Christmas tree reminder
Hidden Gems
You may have seen a window sign in avocado green on Platt Avenue in the Woodlawn Shopping Plaza, with a matching delivery truck parked just around the corner from Randall’s, near CVS. Together, they mark the home base for Edibolic Kitchen, West … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Mayor schedules district meetings
Since taking office in early December, Mayor Dorinda Borer has made it a priority to significantly improve communication across the city, both internally with department heads and externally with residents. To that end, Borer has created … [Read more...] about Mayor schedules district meetings
It’s Radon Action Month; city offers testing kits
By Michael P Waslh Special to the Voice January is National Radon Action Month, and the city Health Department is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their home for radon. Radon, the second-leading cause … [Read more...] about It’s Radon Action Month; city offers testing kits
Westie netters find a rhythm; win 3 straight
The West Haven boys basketball team is finding its rhythm. And it may have begun with a 65-54 victory over Hamden at the Blue Devils gym. After trailing by two points through eight minutes of play, the Westies took control of the game with a … [Read more...] about Westie netters find a rhythm; win 3 straight