Democratic Mayoral Candidate Nancy Rossi announced that, if elected mayor, she will make the maintaining and improving of city parks and athletic facilities a priority. Rossi will challenge incumbent Mayor Ed O’Brien in the democratic primary to be … [Read more...] about Parks a priority, says Rossi
At a glance
Senior Center celebrating 49th year Wednesday WEST HAVEN, Sept. 5, 2017 — The West Haven/Allingtown Senior Center will celebrate its 49th anniversary with a luncheon from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Cielo Banquet Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane. The … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
‘Matter of Balance’ Sept. 22-28 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) CareCard Program, YNHH Auxiliary and the Connecticut Older Adult Collaboration for Health (COACH), a project of the Yale School of Medicine is … [Read more...] about Around town
Sports: Seahawks open season on a high note
The West Haven Seahawks started the 2017 season with exciting opening day wins at New Haven on Saturday. The Junior Peewee team (1-0) battled to a 13-7 win over a very talented New Haven Steelers squad. Nysir Harris and Avain Evans scored for the … [Read more...] about Sports: Seahawks open season on a high note
Westies open Friday v. N. Haven
It was ten wins without a loss, then just like that, the season was over. Such was the story for the 2016 West Haven football team, experiencing a gut-wrenching loss to Ridgefield in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs last year. What … [Read more...] about Westies open Friday v. N. Haven
Sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Most people thought it would be a joke of a fight, but by the end of round two, half of the world -- most of them watching pirated broadcasts if they weren't willing to pony up $60 to $100 to watch it in a bar … [Read more...] about Sporting life
Letters
Mayor defends administration’s fiscal record, heading to vote As we approach primary day here in West Haven, I wanted to take this final opportunity to talk about an issue that I know is of concern to all of our residents: our city finances. … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the contractor for West Haven trees take down trees and leaves 10-15 foot stumps behind? The two on the corner of Colonial Boulevard and Honor Road have been there for at least a year. Curious Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine
WHHS rehab work underway
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City and school leaders and state officials threw shovels of dirt Aug. 22 to mark the symbolic groundbreaking of the city’s new state-of-the-art West Haven High School at 1 McDonough Plaza. To the … [Read more...] about WHHS rehab work underway
Proposed cuts ‘damaging’ to WHCH
The continued budget battle in Hartford and the proposed cuts that will impact every town and city have one agency worried for the future. For 75 years, the West Haven Community House has served as THE cornerstone social service agency in West … [Read more...] about Proposed cuts ‘damaging’ to WHCH