Ed. Note: The following letter was sent to each member of the Board of Education, with a request that it be published in the Voice. Dear WH Board of Education Member, As most of you know, I am a life-long resident of West Haven. I have been an … [Read more...] about Letters
Nursery on the green closing after 53 years
Photo by Lynda Bennett West Haven Green Nursery School Board of Directors Steven R. Mullins reads to three year old pupils last November. This Friday's commencement ceremony at the West Haven Green Nursery School will mark the school's closure … [Read more...] about Nursery on the green closing after 53 years
Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding
Nancy Rossi, Democratic candidate for mayor, has serious concerns regarding the West Haven High School renovation project’s financing and demolition schedule. Mayor Ed O’Brien has stated publically that the demolition of the G-wing, which houses the … [Read more...] about Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding
At a glance
Howard ordination set Sunday The First Congregational Church of West Haven will celebrate the ordination of the Rev. E. Carl Howard on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the Church on the Green, 464 Campbell Ave. Members and friends of Pastor Carl are … [Read more...] about At a glance
Historian’s Corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part IV By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Over the years, Silver's employed dozens and scores of West Haveners. According to Dave Silver, "Many of the part time positions were held by high school students who remained with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripe Vine
Gripe Vine Readers: Last week a reader wrote and complained of rats in her backyard as well as her neighbors, across from Colonial Boulevard Brook. The individual who complained, indicated she couldn’t see why they have to pay for an exterminator … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
WHHS sports recap
Softball, baseball bumped out The West Haven baseball team traveled to Southington on Tuesday afternoon to take on the #9 seeded Blue Knights. After the Knights took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, the Westies were looking to get even in the … [Read more...] about WHHS sports recap
West Blue in touch by Mike Madera
Much is to be said about the way a team ends the regular season. Just ask the West Haven softball team. Winners of their last four regular season games, and five of their last six, the Westies went into the Class LL state tournament as the 17th … [Read more...] about West Blue in touch by Mike Madera
Youth baseball roundup
Shore Haven The Gunning Law Firm Mets broke into the win column at the expense of the Leslie Jewelers Dodgers with a 6-0 win. Jayden Roby pitched a one-hitter and had 16 strikeouts, he also had a double and a triple with 4 RBI. Brian Oliver had … [Read more...] about Youth baseball roundup
Youth soccer update
In the EB Boys Division, the EB 2 Maroon Bulls took a hard 4-1 defeat with the lone goal being scored by Jack Aloi assisted by great field coverage by Andrew Valderame,Nathan Santiago,Alex Saucedo and Aaron Abraham. In another EB Boys Division … [Read more...] about Youth soccer update