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
Devil hoop squads edge toward tourney
The West Haven boys basketball team won its fourth straight game with a 70-44 victory at Guilford. With the victory, West Haven improved to 7-1 on the year. K'naan Morris led the Westies with 23 points, while Aaron Johnson had 14 points, and … [Read more...] about Devil hoop squads edge toward tourney
The week in photos – January 8, 2026
Officials prep for winter storms
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana and Mayor Dorinda Borer led city, public safety and United Illuminating officials in a winter readiness exercise in the Emergency Operations Center at City … [Read more...] about Officials prep for winter storms
Dear Felicia
Happy 2026, sweetie pie! It’s hard to believe but d’yew know this begins the 55th year that yew and I have been corresponding in this or similar papyri? Cobina had a lotta time to think over the holidays and remembered that we started doing our … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks and Happy New Year, Westies. As we dive head-first into 2026, the West Haven Library has plenty of exciting events coming up to help you get your New Year started off right. New to the Main Library this … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks