When Nathanael “Nate” Bloom turned 17 in May, he knew he would need to work aggressively to meet his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout before his 18th birthday. By August, Bloom, a city resident, had selected his service project: the revitalization … [Read more...] about City teen restoring Nature Center for Eagle Scout project
Rain doesn’t stop parade
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2017 edition of the Greater New Haven Columbus Day Parade celebrated the Italian explorer in grand style Sunday. Over the course of 90 minutes of festivity, the largest procession of its kind in … [Read more...] about Rain doesn’t stop parade
City sets fundraising drive for Puerto Rico victims
The city is holding a fundraising drive for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced Monday. To aid the hurricane relief effort, O’Brien said the city has established a GoFundMe … [Read more...] about City sets fundraising drive for Puerto Rico victims
Sports: Squirt A, Peewees win Steel City
Thomas Porto and Zach Goetze each scored two goals to lead the West Haven Squirt A team to a 7-1 victory over the Jersey Colts in the Steel City Columbus Day Shootout championship on Monday at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA. West Haven went 4-0 … [Read more...] about Sports: Squirt A, Peewees win Steel City
Sports: Peewees now at 6-0
The West Haven Seahawk Peewee team (6-0) stayed unbeaten with an impressive 31-6 win over the Manchester Sentinels. Javar Smith returned a kickoff for 71 yards for one score and a punt for 42 yards for another. Running back Trysten Dos ran the ball … [Read more...] about Sports: Peewees now at 6-0
Elias leads Knights over Amity
The football team got off to another hot start and improved the record to 2-3 with a 41-23 win over Amity on Friday. Fresh off a week where they scored on six first-half possessions, Chris Elias got the football Knights off to another hot start with … [Read more...] about Elias leads Knights over Amity
WestieBlue in touch
It has been quite some time since the West Haven football team can say it has a defense which can decide games. That wait is now over. Behind two interceptions from Kyle Godfrey, and a fumble recovery and interception by Jordan Wetmore, West Haven … [Read more...] about WestieBlue in touch
Sports: Devils topple Rams
The West Have Blue Devils football team continued to make a statement and prove people wrong in the state of Connecticut with a dominant 27-0 victory at the Cheshire Rams. After a scoreless first quarter, the Westies found themselves pinned deep … [Read more...] about Sports: Devils topple Rams
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have written to you to complain about the swings in Morse Park. They really need replacing. There are swings missing and the children enjoy them. Also, why can’t a bench be installed here so we moms and grandmas can sit … [Read more...] about Gripevine
At a glance
Fundraiser helps victims of domestic violence State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) teamed up with the West Haven Elks and, with the support of local residents, hosted a fundraising BlingO night – a fun event with a new twist on BINGO. The … [Read more...] about At a glance