West Haven Troop 899 member Kellen W. Driver was recently awarded the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Kellen, the son of proud parents David and Angela Driver, earned this highest distinction in Scouting by passing his Eagle Scout Board of Review of … [Read more...] about Driver an Eagle Scout
Maroney tapped to chair law panel
State Sen. James Maroney (D-14) has been named Chairman of the General Law Committee, Chair of the Regulation Review Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee in the Connecticut General Assembly. Senator Maroney was appointed … [Read more...] about Maroney tapped to chair law panel
Community House makes year-end appeal
For nearly 80 years, the Community House has been the cornerstone social service agency of West Haven with programs including Head Start quality school readiness program for children from income-eligible families; Children & Youth Services before … [Read more...] about Community House makes year-end appeal
Dear Felicia
As they year winds down, Felicia, it has been our custom, yew and I, to list the gifts we’d like to see under various politico’s trees during Christmastide. We think the Jolly Ole Elf himself would be perty open to our suggestions. So, let’s git … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
New Enterprise Zone
Rossi hails plan as economic spur Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is proposing the establishment of a state-designated Enterprise Zone in the city that would run the length of Front Avenue and Spring Streets and include the city’s compost site and North … [Read more...] about New Enterprise Zone
The week in photos – December 10, 2020
Pearl Harbor attack remembered
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting large public gatherings, the city and the West Haven Veterans Council commemorated Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Monday with a virtual ceremony now airing on … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor attack remembered
AD Morrell has had to navigate more than sports in brief term
Joe Morrell, West Haven High School’s latest Athletic Director, is a familiar face around the sports venues of the city, and has been all his life. In fact, Morrell is the quintessential “local boy makes good” story, with the “making good” part being … [Read more...] about AD Morrell has had to navigate more than sports in brief term
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pauline Lang “Few are left who know how much I have done.” When Pauline and Otto Lang moved from the Midwest to the young town of West Haven in 1936, they found that their new community had a great many … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
DiMassa gets leadership post on committee
House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas announced the appointment of Rep. Michael DiMassa (D- 116) as the Democratic leader of the bipartisan Legislative Regulation Review Committee. "The Regulation Review … [Read more...] about DiMassa gets leadership post on committee