The Irish in America Part II See part 1 here. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Coleman Walsh is city’s top Irishman
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Coleman William Walsh, Jr., a goodwill ambassador of the Irish-American community who has dedicated his lifework to carrying on the spirited traditions of Ireland, will receive West Haven’s Irishman of … [Read more...] about Coleman Walsh is city’s top Irishman
‘Read Across America’ marked at WHCH
Preschoolers from West Haven Community House’s Head Start program joined millions of other students across the country to celebrate the 21st annual “Read Across America Day.” The annual reading motivation and awareness event calls for every child in … [Read more...] about ‘Read Across America’ marked at WHCH
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie, here we are in March, but it feels more like January. I guess that’s OK cuz most o’ February felt like April. Ole Man Winter has made it known that he ain’t gonna leave for the southern tier anytime soon, and is still in residence. Jest … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Rossi budget promises austerity
Trying to juggle the details of her first budget and the self-imposed timetable for review by a state oversight committee, Mayor Nancy Rossi missed her own March 1 deadline, but expects to get her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019 into the panel’s … [Read more...] about Rossi budget promises austerity
The week in photos – March 1, 2018
Around town
Senior Center trips The West Haven Senior Center is offering the following trips: Westchester Broadway Theater - to see Sister Act, April 5, $89 per-person waiting list; Foxwoods Casino-Tuesday, March 27, $25 per person. Bonus $10 at … [Read more...] about Around town
28 Wizards are All-Stars
The West Haven Wizards hosted the Yankee League Swim Finals this past weekend. All 11 teams from the Yankee League came to compete. During this meet, a number of Yankee League records were broken, including one record that had stood since 1978. … [Read more...] about 28 Wizards are All-Stars
Squirt A squad upended by Avon, 5-2
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team dropped its only game of the weekend, losing 5-2 to Avon A, at Edward L. Bennett Rink on Saturday morning. The Westies are now 32-13-3 overall. Thomas Porto got the Blue Devils going in the opening … [Read more...] about Squirt A squad upended by Avon, 5-2
Panthers win Girls League title
The M & S Lawncare Panthers capped an undefeated season with a 20-6 win over the Prospect Beach Club Blue Devils to capture the West Haven Girls Basketball championship Friday night at Seth Haley. Jasmine Smith started the scoring for the … [Read more...] about Panthers win Girls League title