By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dr. Ralph L. Padilla, a respected Puerto Rican veterinarian known for giving back to West Haven and its proud Hispanic American community, received the city’s first Hispanic American of the Year award … [Read more...] about Padilla city’s first Hispanic of the Year’
Graveyard Lantern Walk slated by Historical group
The West Haven Historical Society will hold its annual Graveyard Lantern Tour on Saturday Oct. 27 on the West Haven Green. The program, which has become a tradition in the community, will begin at 5 and end at 7:30. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 … [Read more...] about Graveyard Lantern Walk slated by Historical group
Up to 1,000 expected at 14th Fest
The 14th annual West Haven High School Fall Festival is making its 2018 appearance this Saturday, and organizers say it will have new twist on a familiar theme. For the first time ever it will take place in Ken Strong Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27 … [Read more...] about Up to 1,000 expected at 14th Fest
The week in photos – October 18, 2018
At a glance
Halloween Haunt Oct. 25 The Department of Parks and Recreation is holding its annual Flashlight Halloween Haunt Oct. 25 at the Painter Park tennis courts, 190 Kelsey Ave. The rain date is Oct. 29. The free event, for city residents, includes a … [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
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, one of my readers who lives in the condos where the old Chick’s Restaurant used to be, complained of grass that was two feet high in this area as well as a broken fence allowing access to the beach … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Travel teams don’t let rain bother them
Although the rain impacted much of the past weekend for the West Haven Youth Soccer League, travel teams were able to get their games in as scheduled. The West Haven U-11 boys travel team traveled up I-95 on Saturday to face Branford in a rematch of … [Read more...] about Travel teams don’t let rain bother them
Local teams fare well in PA tourney
The West Haven Youth Hockey League represented well in the Hershey Columbus Day weekend tournament as all five teams played in the tournament finals. The Bantam A squad took home the title, while the Mite A, Squirt A, Peewee A and Peewee A1 teams all … [Read more...] about Local teams fare well in PA tourney
Jr. Peewees 5-1
The Juniors Peewee team (6-1) matched up against the Stratford Redskins (5-2) in a game to decide the division and seeding in the Pop Warner playoffs. The Seahawks bested the Redskins, 7-0, in a tough and physical defensive match-up. Running back … [Read more...] about Jr. Peewees 5-1