The Yankee League All-Star Pentathlon included ten West Haven Wizards, who collected top finishes and best times. The All-Star Pentathlon is a season-ending meet, where all the swimmers compete in the same five events: butterfly, backstroke, … [Read more...] about Wizards collect top spots in finale
Knights fall short in SCC finals
With wrestling and indoor track now complete, Notre Dame is down to three winter sports teams still competing. Basketball fell short in SCC championship Game, hockey wins its regular season finale, and swimmers place 11th at SCC Championship … [Read more...] about Knights fall short in SCC finals
Sharks advance with OT win
With time ticking away in overtime of the quarterfinals of the girls state hockey tournament, West Haven/Sacred Heart Academy’s Mia Celentano had one thought going through her mind and that was to end it here. Coming in off a 2-on-1 rush with … [Read more...] about Sharks advance with OT win
Bill Slater moves to next chapter
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Bill Slater, former Director of West Haven Parks and Recreation, is ready for his next adventure. Slater, who worked for the department for 41 years, finished his last day Friday. Slater, who led … [Read more...] about Bill Slater moves to next chapter
Flapjack fundraiser slated
The West Haven Interagency Network for Children will hold a flapjack fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. April 27 at Applebee’s restaurant, 526 Boston Post Road, Orange. The cost is $6 and includes pancakes, bacon and a drink. Proceeds will support activities … [Read more...] about Flapjack fundraiser slated
Historian’s corner
Okinawa Beach For The Boy, the summer of 1957 seemed to go on and on forever. Every day brought new adventures and new opportunities to explore—sometimes in the woods behind their house on Kelsey Avenue—sometimes elsewhere. But on one of … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Fix the timing! Heading north on Captain Thomas Boulevard, at the intersection of Kelsey Avenue, there is a lane for left turn only for cars and a street light with a green left arrow. This is for cars turning left … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Editorial
Lamont pulls a Weicker Surprise! That was the reaction heard from most politicians and pundits after Gov. Ned Lamont’s announcement that he was exploring – with the idea of implementing – tolls throughout the state’s limited access highways. This … [Read more...] about Editorial
Tree warden issues advisory on threat by predatory insect
By Leo Kelly Tree Warden As the tree warden of West Haven, I would like to advise the public about the presence of emerald ash borer and its effect on our ash tree population. The ash tree is a native hardwood deciduous tree found … [Read more...] about Tree warden issues advisory on threat by predatory insect
‘Day of Caring’ was a team effort
Sunday, Feb. 17, homeless and struggling families were invited to a “Day of Caring.” Sponsored by Michelle Caprio, Phil Liscio, Westies Care and The First Congregational Church, the day was coordinated through the efforts of the West Haven Family … [Read more...] about ‘Day of Caring’ was a team effort