Dear Eleanore Turkington: My hands are still shaking as I write this letter to you. I am elderly and on Medicare and Social Security. I have accepted my age and medical problems but always felt assured knowing that I have medical coverage. … [Read more...] about Gripvine
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist St. Lawrence School, (This was written in 2017; St. Lawrence School is still doing well!) In May, 1895, the Reverend Jeremiah Curtin was named the first resident pastor of St. Lawrence Church. It … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City to mark Veterans Day at Bradley Point
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will hold a Veterans Day tribute on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 11. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about City to mark Veterans Day at Bradley Point
Midget team picks up hockey tie and win
The West Haven Mite A hockey team had an intense weekend of hockey, kicking it off on Saturday against the Central A team. Everyone from Mite A played hard, with Austin Picard, Maddy Bruder, and Jack Weiss leading the way on offense with multiple … [Read more...] about Midget team picks up hockey tie and win
Tigers take 6-2 win in Youth Soccer
The West Haven Youth Soccer League played through beautiful weather on Saturday and pouring rain on Sunday. The RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services Lightning Fairies took on Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Dragons this week. … [Read more...] about Tigers take 6-2 win in Youth Soccer
Westies rebound after 1st loss
The game plan was simple. The execution for the North Haven football team was to perfection. Coming into the much-anticipated contest against the state’s second-ranked team with a powerful single wing offense, North Haven put on a clinic in … [Read more...] about Westies rebound after 1st loss
The week in photos – October 19, 2023
Residents organize Peace Vigil on Green
Last week City resident Karen S. Elimelech organized a peace vigil for Israel at the John Ireland Bandstand at the West Haven Green. With the help of former Mayor Ed O’Brien and 8th District Councilman Victor Borras, the vigil was planned in less … [Read more...] about Residents organize Peace Vigil on Green
Jarjura endorses Mullins
Former Waterbury Democrat Mayor Michael Jarjura came to West Haven City Hall Monday afternoon to formally endorse the write-in candidacy of Steven R. Mullins for mayor of West Haven. In 2005, Jarjura was elected Mayor as a write-in … [Read more...] about Jarjura endorses Mullins
Letters
Objects to Nelly’s characterization Apropos of the October 5 Dear Felicia column, please retire “Nelly Nuthatch,” or whoever likes to dress up and play her in the West Haven Voice. If there is one thing West Haven does not need, it is more … [Read more...] about Letters