This month, Mackrille students enjoyed a special visit from Meg Kingston of our Food Services team to celebrate Farm to School Week. Meg shared the journey of vegetables grown in the school garden and at local farms, highlighting the importance of … [Read more...] about Mackrille marks ‘Farm to School Week’
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. Have you ever checked out one of the library’s Binge Boxes? Our Binge Boxes take the guess work out of your next movie marathon by providing 5 to 6 DVDs all fitting into a certain theme. Currently, the Main … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Away to the Football FieldFrom 1922 By Loretta Bontempo Forte Autumn in Allingtown, especially at our home on Derby Avenue, meant three things: the back-to -Forest school routine, the harvest … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Pumpkin Patch ’25
Sisters With a New Attitude (SWANA), led by West Haven artist Deborah Elmore, put on a lively and well-attended Community Pumpkin Patch for the children of Allingtown on Saturday, Oct 4 in Glade Street Park. ArtsWest members were there decorating … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch ’25
U10 girls unblemished in WHIT play
West Haven Youth Soccer hosted its annual West Haven Invitational Tournament (WHIT) this past weekend, with 65 teams from all over the state participating. The West Haven U10 girls soccer team dominated the weekend, showcasing a near-perfect … [Read more...] about U10 girls unblemished in WHIT play
Homecoming spoiled by Jesuits
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Homecoming games are always special and one that you circle on the calendar for a must-see. The Blue Devils homecoming game had them face a familiar red team, as Fairfield Prep came to Ken Strong … [Read more...] about Homecoming spoiled by Jesuits
Jesuits eke out win over Westies, 17-14
The West Haven football team fell to 3-2 on the year with a 17-14 Homecoming loss against Fairfield Prep. The Westies never led in the contest as a defensive first quarter saw the Jesuits take a 7-0 lead on a Jeremiah Langston 40-yard … [Read more...] about Jesuits eke out win over Westies, 17-14
The week in photos – October 2, 2025
Safety Expo returns Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. … [Read more...] about Safety Expo returns Saturday
Allingtown volunteers welcomed back
By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association recently hosted a picnic at the Admiral Street Headquarters for returning and future members from the University of New Haven. Mayor Dorinda A. Borer, … [Read more...] about Allingtown volunteers welcomed back