Hard to believe, but we’ve skated our way from Election Day to Inauguration Weekend in whot feels like the proverbial “blink of an eye.” Of course, when yew git as old as we are, honey bunch, that “blink” gits shorter and shorter. The West Haven … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Tree lighting opens city’s Yule season
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Joined onstage by Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien helped Bailey Middle School seventh-graders Jasmin Cintron and Llianay Romaro and eighth-graders Eveleen Jiang and Sofia Lora use a … [Read more...] about Tree lighting opens city’s Yule season
Rossi irked by bond sale timing
Mayor-Elect Nancy Rossi is very concerned about the $25.77 million of borrowing (bonding) that the outgoing O’Brien administration executed last week. Of the borrowing was $16.13 million to pay down the cumulative deficit as of June 30, 2016, which … [Read more...] about Rossi irked by bond sale timing
Rossi set to take oath in ceremonies Sunday
Nancy R. Rossi will be sworn-in as the city’s first female mayor when she and the rest of the city’s elected officials are administered the oath of office at noon on Sunday, Dec. 3. The public is invited to the historic event, which is being held in … [Read more...] about Rossi set to take oath in ceremonies Sunday
City accepting energy assistance requests
The city began accepting applications Oct. 17 for the federally financed Connecticut Energy Assistance Program in the human resources office on the second floor of City Hall, 355 Main St. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling … [Read more...] about City accepting energy assistance requests
Cheerleading squads excel
The Seahawks Junior Pewee and Junior Varsity cheerleading squads qualified and competed in the New England Regional Cheerleading Competitions in Springfield this past weekend against very tough competition. Both teams put on flawless routines but … [Read more...] about Cheerleading squads excel
Mite A squad loses, rebounds
The West Haven Mite A travel hockey team split the weekend, losing to Yale, then rebounding to beat Northwestern. Owen Santos and Brooklyn Maher challenged their opponents, and Aedan Guarino’s multiple goals helped lead the Westies to victory in a … [Read more...] about Mite A squad loses, rebounds
Seahawks’ JVs move into final; Peewees lose
The West Haven Junior Varsity football team (9-1) has advanced to the New England final on Friday with a hard-fought win over the West Elmwood Intruders (RI) by a score 38-24. The Seahawks started strong with Pearson Hill scoring two first half … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ JVs move into final; Peewees lose
Raffone hangs up his whistle
Rudy Raffone ‘62 left Westbrook High School to start the soccer program at his alma mater Notre Dame of West Haven in the fall of 1988. At the time, he had two older sons whom he had coached at Westbrook. He would go on to coach his youngest son … [Read more...] about Raffone hangs up his whistle
Historian’s corner
Is there somehow a link between the battle of Gettysburg and our most American of holidays? Indeed there is! “How so?” you might ask. Well, it’s like this… In the midst of all the terrible strife of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln took the time … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner