By Mackenzie Meaney Special to the Voice With the opening of a new school year just weeks away, a plan that has been discussed, fought over, and finally approved is nearing its completion date, set for next year. The West Haven High … [Read more...] about High School construction heads into the final stage
Library hopes to rekindle ‘Love’
West Haven Public Library is launching a “Love My Library” campaign over the next year to help raise awareness about programs the library offers and to create a new connection to the community by expanding communication methods, officials said. … [Read more...] about Library hopes to rekindle ‘Love’
Beach parking, & sticker rules part of reminder
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Motorists are once again reminded about the city’s beach parking policy. Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting the capacity of beach lots, parking is for West Haven residents only until … [Read more...] about Beach parking, & sticker rules part of reminder
Westies up mark to 7-3; 14-u 4-0
The West Haven 19U baseball team opened the summer season in the Connecticut Elite Baseball Association with seven victories in its first 10 contests. West Haven has received solid pitching, along with timely hitting and solid defense to post the 7-3 … [Read more...] about Westies up mark to 7-3; 14-u 4-0
The week in photos – July 23, 2020
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I’ve lived across the West Haven Beach for the last five years. I can’t tell you how many times I have called the mayor complaining about people driving and seeing people trying to cross the street. It’s a law that … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Family, friends honor Jerry!
On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and honored with parade. Born in Queens, NY, Canadeo came to Connecticut in 1943, where he married Madeline Orio, and had three … [Read more...] about Family, friends honor Jerry!
Dear Felicia
Well, it took a while, but now that summer is here, it seems it wants to let us know it’s really here. For the last little while, honeybunch, we’ve been sweltering through a heat wave that we haven’t seen in these parts for a while. I say it “took a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Life Before the Interstate Highway System In Connecticut, most of Interstate 95 was opened for travel on January 2, 1958; on that same day, construction of Interstate 91 was just beginning. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Letters
Defunding police is a misguided idea The members of the West Haven Police Department “Retired Officers Association” want to take this opportunity to support the West Haven police department and most compassionate and professional police … [Read more...] about Letters