The West Haven Mite A hockey team won its third tournament of the season by winning the 2nd Annual Mite A division of the Christmas Classic held at the Northford Ice Pavilion in Northford, CT. The Westies posted a 5-0 record defeating the … [Read more...] about Mite A squad wins third title in Christmas Classic tourney
Library partners with non-profit to help needy kids
West Haven Library has partnered to partner with Traveling Toys, Inc. to launch a new toy library collection for children and teens. Traveling Toys is a Connecticut non-profit organization that was founded by Mary Didiuk and Diana Caty in 2019. They … [Read more...] about Library partners with non-profit to help needy kids
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The University of New Haven Part I See Part 2https://westhavenvoice.com/historians-corner-206/ The University of New Haven has been a fixture on the West Haven landscape for as long as most of us … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Vietnam Veterans holiday effort aids hundreds in city
Members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. delivered and distributed more than 100 bags of frozen turkeys and fixings to needy veterans and their families at the Errera VA Clinic on Nov. 21. Vietnam Veterans President Dave Ricci and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans holiday effort aids hundreds in city
2022 in pictures
Christmas tree pickups have some restrictions
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city 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 and other items can … [Read more...] about Christmas tree pickups have some restrictions
Around Town
Seniors plan Aqua Turf trip The West Haven Senior Center will offer a bus trip to the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on March 14 to see the award-winning McClean Avenue Band and Irish step dancers perform. The trip costs $120 and … [Read more...] about Around Town
Beware the empire builders
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist China sent 71 aircraft and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period, while Russia shelled the Kherson region more than 70 times. These acts of aggression -- occurring 5,000 miles apart, one … [Read more...] about Beware the empire builders
Editorial
Our priorities for 2023 With the turning of the calendar, the West Haven Voice, once again, offers those issues we hope will be addressed – and resolved – over the next year. Since our first year of operation, we have made this first edition of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Reader: It’s another year! Can you believe it? In West Haven we have current pressing issues not quite solved yet and new problems awaiting answers. This gripe came in last week: Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been … [Read more...] about Gripevine