The city lost one of its true Westies on Oct. 18. Russell McCreven, husband, father, sportsman, photographer, writer, and friend to many succumbed at 86. To say this writer and McCreven were friends and colleagues only touches the surface of the … [Read more...] about Russ McCreven was a true Westie
FD teaches students fire safety
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice As part of Fire Prevention Month in October, the West Haven Fire Department visited Washington Elementary School and Savin Rock Community School to teach students important fire safety lessons. Fourth … [Read more...] about FD teaches students fire safety
NHSO returns for Christmas concert
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the second straight year, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a Holiday Extravaganza benefit concert at West Haven High School on Dec. 19. The 7 p.m. concert, held in the … [Read more...] about NHSO returns for Christmas concert
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Yankee Division Encampment at Yale Field By Loretta Bontempo Forte I grew up in a house on Derby Avenue across the road from the Yale fields, so I was aware of football games and Yale sports events from … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City awarded bronze for sustainability
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities to become more efficient, resilient and inclusive, has recognized the city for achieving Bronze-level certification as a … [Read more...] about City awarded bronze for sustainability
Curtain comes down on WHYSL fall season
As the Fall season for West Haven Youth Soccer came to a close, there was a lot of action and close games. The West Haven Federation of Teachers played an intense and exciting match against Nick's Luncheonette, with Nick's Luncheonette … [Read more...] about Curtain comes down on WHYSL fall season
Hockey co-op adds former foe
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer High school hockey, as we used to know it, is dying. Lack of participation and the sport becoming increasingly more expensive to fund for an average family has factored into a … [Read more...] about Hockey co-op adds former foe
Rams crush Devils
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice Fresh off a bye week, the West Haven football team was looking to pick up it fourth win of the season. Cheshire had other ideas. Taking control from start to finish, the Rams trounced the Westies … [Read more...] about Rams crush Devils
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, October will be half gone, and things will be moving toward Halloween and, believe it or not, the holiday season. Yep, it’s less than two months away. Expect the store fronts and the TV ads to bypass Thanksgiving and … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
