By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Hamas is to blame for Gaza's woes Hamas started a war, rejected a ceasefire and stole and profited from humanitarian aid, and we are supposed to believe that it's all Israel's fault. … [Read more...] about Blame Hamas for Gaza woes
Editorial
Savin Rock Fest a success The most recent edition of the Savin Rock Festival was, by all accounts, a successful event, celebrating much of what the city has to offer its residents. Thousands showed up for the annual event, a summer standard … [Read more...] about Editorial
Registration now open for new students
The West Haven School System is conducting registration online for new students or has in-person registration if necessary. Parents or guardians looking for registration information or to register a child should go to www.whschools.org and click on … [Read more...] about Registration now open for new students
New sculpture enhances Old Grove Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer joined city native Brian F. Banning Jr. to unveil a butterfly sculpture dedicated to his late mother in Old Grove Park on July 22. Banning, who now lives in Tennessee, … [Read more...] about New sculpture enhances Old Grove Park
Fest has city residents rockin’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Festival’s 2025 edition, held in Old Grove Park on July 25-26, commemorated West Haven’s storied amusement park heritage with live music and great food — and helicopter rides. … [Read more...] about Fest has city residents rockin’
Milk’s importance being rediscovered
By Dr. Matthew Drake Dairy milk is making a comeback -- and not a moment too soon for America's bone health. For years, calcium intake has declined, even as bone-weakening lifestyle factors have surged. Americans are spending more … [Read more...] about Milk’s importance being rediscovered
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Sergeant Stubby, War Dog On July 18, 1914, World War I, also known as “The Great War” began. The warring parties consisted of The Central Powers (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria) … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Lamont designates ‘No Kill Month’
Gov. Ned Lamont has proclaimed August as No-Kill Shelter Month in Connecticut, a critical initiative aimed at making Connecticut a no-kill* state this year. This effort underlines the statewide commitment to ending the unnecessary killing of dogs and … [Read more...] about Lamont designates ‘No Kill Month’
Bond award to fund school safety upgrades
West Haven’s Mayor Dorinda Borer city’s State Delegation announced last week, the city was awarded $2,400,000 for a “Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Project” by the State Bonding Commission. The project includes street paving … [Read more...] about Bond award to fund school safety upgrades
Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members
City Fair Rent Commissioners Steven R. Mullins and Effie Prokopis were reappointed by Mayor Dorinda A. Borer to the Commission. The City Council confirmed their reappointments at its July session. The terms expire in February 2027. They are two … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members