After the West Haven football team opened the season with a loss against Greenwich, the team was well aware of what the new mission. That mission, to win its game each week, has worked to perfection for five straight weeks. West Haven’s … [Read more...] about Westies maul Grizzlies; booters boost record
My Two Cents
By Bill Riccio, Jr. The West Haven sports community – one of the tightest-knit anywhere – sustained another body blow two weeks ago, with the sudden passing of Westie par excellence Michael Violano. “Vio” as he was called throughout his life … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Youth Soccer teams finish fall schedule
This past weekend saw the end of the fall season for the West Haven Youth Soccer League. The Gunning Law Firm faced off against Keenan Funeral Home. Christos Krikris scored the first goal of the game and went on to score another … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer teams finish fall schedule
The week in photos – October 17, 2024
Narcan aids opioid survival rates
Opioid overdose deaths are down by 14.5 percent across Connecticut from April 2023 to April 2024, according to the Center for Disease Control’s latest report. Even more reassuring, the City of New Haven reports a 57% decrease in fatal overdoses (99 … [Read more...] about Narcan aids opioid survival rates
$250k grant to prime downtown plans
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The state Community Investment Fund 2030 Board on Sept. 24 approved a $250,000 grant for development planning in the city’s downtown Village Improvement District, Mayor Dorinda Borer … [Read more...] about $250k grant to prime downtown plans
Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jeffrey Moreno received the city’s Hispanic American of the Year award at the sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday. During a midday ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Mayor … [Read more...] about Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
Dear Felicia
Well hon, in the blink of an eye, it seems, we’re in the middle o’ fall, and effen the leaves aren’t giving yew the autumnal vibe, the fack that we will be in Standard time in a mere two weeks ought to do it. Of course, for m’self the going back to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Mullins heads to North Carolina
The city’s Fair Housing Commissioner is heading south to aid in the clean-up after the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Steven R. Mullins will be in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina from October 17th through October 22nd … [Read more...] about Mullins heads to North Carolina
City offers energy assistance
The city is accepting applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) 937-3572. Applications will be processed via phone by appointment … [Read more...] about City offers energy assistance