By Dena Frawley Special to the Voice Dream Come True is back in West Haven, and it did it again Genesis, a fourth-grade student at Alma E. Pagels School, travels to Disney World with her family for Christmas vacation, sponsored by Dream Come … [Read more...] about 4th grader has ‘Dream come true’
Second-half taxes due January 1
City tax bills are due Jan. 1. The second installment of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle tax and sewer bills are due Jan. 1. The 2016 supplemental motor vehicle bill is for vehicles registered after Oct. 1, … [Read more...] about Second-half taxes due January 1
Westie Blue in touch
The West Haven/Sacred Heart Academy girls hockey team knew it was in for a challenge to start the 2017-2018 season, facing perennial power Darien. While the Westie Sharks held their own, it was not enough in a 4-1 loss in the season opener at the … [Read more...] about Westie Blue in touch
West Haven Twilight League plans ‘Hot Stove’
The West Haven Twilight League will host its annual Hot Stove Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at West River Hall. Don’t miss your chance to talk baseball and gain insight into the game from national baseball personalities. John … [Read more...] about West Haven Twilight League plans ‘Hot Stove’
Squirt A sextet topples ECHO, 4-3
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team returned to its winning ways with a pair of victories this weekend. The Westies won a tight game, 4-3, over visiting ECHO A, and then blew out Yale A1, 11-0, on the road. West Haven is now 21-5-2 on the … [Read more...] about Squirt A sextet topples ECHO, 4-3
Historian’s corner
The Peterson Farm Part III See part 1 here See part 2 here The following was written for the New Haven Register on April 20, 1980, by Israel Amitai; it was saved for many years, and recently it was sent to your Historian by George W. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a glance
Bel Canto visits Society party The West Haven Historical Society hot its annual Holiday Party tonight at 7 p.m., and will welcome the Bel Canto Choir from West Haven High School. The group, under the direction of Phyllis Silver, will entertain … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
New Year’s Dance The West Haven Italian-American Civic Association will hold its New Year's Eve Dinner Dance on Sunday, Dec. 31, at the club, 85 Chase Lane. A full-course sit-down dinner with dessert and coffee will be served at 6:30, by Cusano by … [Read more...] about Around town
Letters
Actions, not words, needed by city On Dec.3, Nancy Rossi was sworn in as West Haven's new Mayor. During her inauguration speech she pledged to work with all elected officials who were on the stage with her. Unfortunately, this has not been … [Read more...] about Letters
Sewer backup closes Piantino Library
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The building that houses the Louis Piantino Branch Library at 1 Forest Road in Allingtown has been closed by the Health Department until further notice because of a sewage backup on Nov. 27, Mayor Nancy … [Read more...] about Sewer backup closes Piantino Library