By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School made a remarkable impression at the 2025 Halo Awards, held at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Competing against dozens of schools statewide, West Haven stood out by earning … [Read more...] about Westies aglow at Halo Awards
Letters
Pride -- One woman’s reflection As a proud 75-year-old LGBTQ+ woman in a loving relationship of 42 years — and legally married since 2008, when Connecticut boldly led the nation in recognizing same-sex marriage — I am honored to share these … [Read more...] about Letters
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Bradley Point and The Barnacle Restaurant The Barnacle Restaurant and its cottages are remembered as “those red buildings out on the end of Bradley Point.” In the early 1900s the outer half facing the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Cappetta’s edges Top Hat in Youth Soccer
Cappetta's Italian Imports faced off against Top Hat Dance Academy, with Cappetta's taking the 2-0 victory for their second to last game. Layla Steel used her fancy footwork to get past the defense and assisted her teammates on both of their goals, … [Read more...] about Cappetta’s edges Top Hat in Youth Soccer
The week in photos
Navy vet leads annual march
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, led the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal, guiding the more than 40-unit procession of veterans, bands and … [Read more...] about Navy vet leads annual march
Teacher, artist Hodes honored by students
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice The West Haven Public Schools community is mourning the loss of Richard Hodes, a cherished former art teacher who dedicated over 30 years to the district and whose influence stretched across … [Read more...] about Teacher, artist Hodes honored by students
17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dozens of veterans and their families from across Connecticut, joined by city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and three fire departments, came out May 24 to help … [Read more...] about 17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, m’dear, it’s the beginning of June! It seems hard to believe in many ways. It seems Cobina was shoveling the slush out of her way jest weeks ago, when, in fact it was three months ago, already. Tempus does very much … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about Around Town