A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
Incident forces tweak of security protocol
By Danny Atkinson Voice Writer The staff and students at West Haven High School faced a crisis on the morning of Nov.15, when a student brought a plastic airsoft gun to the school and a second student took the gun and left campus. Despite … [Read more...] about Incident forces tweak of security protocol
VFW post hosts Visit with Santa
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, West Haven Memorial Post 9422, is hosting its annual Visit with Santa at its 233 Spring St. headquarters on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m. The event is open to the public and offers free gifts for the children … [Read more...] about VFW post hosts Visit with Santa
City remembers date of ‘infamy’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer was joined by members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and Surfside Veterans to commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on … [Read more...] about City remembers date of ‘infamy’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Shore Haven Junior Baseball League Part I See part 2 The year 1950 was a year of new growth for West Haven. Large numbers of men and women were still returning to the States from various World … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season
The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2024 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring our Firemen’s Memorial Monument which has graced the West Haven Green since 1960. This is our sixth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. The … [Read more...] about FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season
Revaluation notices to go out
The city’s ongoing revaluation project will determine the fair market value of every property for the purpose of a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden. Property revaluations are mandated by the state and must occur every five … [Read more...] about Revaluation notices to go out
Riccio named ‘National Official of the Year’
William Riccio, a sports official since 1972 in the New Haven area, has been selected the National Active Official of the Year by a committee of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The announcement was made in the NFHS … [Read more...] about Riccio named ‘National Official of the Year’
Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
The West Haven football team has built the postseason as their revenge tour. Thus far, two of the three stops on the journey are complete. Behind a relentless defense and an offense which was on point from the start, fifth-seeded West Haven … [Read more...] about Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
60 WHHS kids had their own ‘Squanto’
By Stacy Sutton Asst. Principal, WHHS As a student, I remember learning about the story of the first Thanksgiving. It was a story I enjoyed, but I never truly connected with it the way I did today at West Haven High School. History tells us the … [Read more...] about 60 WHHS kids had their own ‘Squanto’