By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice During a news conference Monday at the Savin Rock gazebo, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi discussed key victories for West Haven’s beaches in the recently approved … [Read more...] about City beaches boosted by federal $
The week in photos – October 11, 2018
At a glance
Class, seminar at Senior Center The Allingtown/West Haven Senior Center will offer a painting class for residents 55 and older from 12:30-2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Johnson Community Center, 201 Noble St. The fun, step-by-step class, instructed by … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Used Book Sale The First Congregational church, 464 Campbell Ave., will host its monthly Used Book Sale, White Elephant, Clothes Closet and SERRV Shop on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a large selection of books, … [Read more...] about Around town
Seahawks’ Peewees take 19-15 win
The Junior Peewee team improved its record to 5-1 and a three way tie for first place with an exciting 19-15 win over the New Haven Steelers. Quarterback Nick Conlon ran for a first half touchdown and connected with Kieandre Lyman for two extra … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ Peewees take 19-15 win
Soccer teams compete in WHIT
The West Haven Youth Soccer League hosted the annual West Haven Invitational Tournament, the WHIT, this past weekend. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the West Haven travel teams all did well this year in their home tournament. The U-12 boys … [Read more...] about Soccer teams compete in WHIT
Soccer teams string 3 victories
The West Haven boys soccer team has strung together three straight wins to improve its record to 5-5 on the season. After defeating Lyman Hall the previous week, the Blue Devils faced the Notre Dame Green Knights on Tuesday afternoon on the new turf … [Read more...] about Soccer teams string 3 victories
Holden joins ND swimming staff
The soccer team loses close contest to cross town West Haven and the Green Knights add a former ACC swimmer to its swim team coaching staff in a light week of Notre Dame athletics due to the SCC bye week for football and cross country not running in … [Read more...] about Holden joins ND swimming staff
Senior Center turns half-century
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and members of the city’s General Assembly delegation honored the 50th anniversary of the Allingtown and West Haven senior centers with fitting tributes during a luncheon Sept. 26 at … [Read more...] about Senior Center turns half-century
Historian’s corner
West Haven’s Earliest Days Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. From the booklet “Historic West Haven,” by Lorraine Wood Rockefeller: The earliest beginnings of West Haven are very difficult to … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner