By Dan Shine Voice Columnist A Most Unlikely Hero Our West Haven city seal shows young Thomas Painter looking out to sea through a pocket telescope—what he was looking at was the approach of a massive force of British infantry, as they … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Westies head into playoffs
The West Haven boys hockey team snapped its three-game losing streak and qualified for the state tournament with a 2-1 victory over New Milford on Senior Night. With the win, West Haven improved to 7-11-2. Matt Rasile was solid in goal with … [Read more...] about Westies head into playoffs
Dear Felicia
Here we are in the latter stages of February and land sakes, honeybunch, this has been one o’ the coldest, wettest we’ve seen in a long time. It seems we’re having a storm every two days or so, and when we think it’s over, the next one comes rolling … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Bridges’ scholarship honors city resident
Joan Cretella, Board Chairperson of Bridges Healthcare announced that applications are now being accepted for The Barry Kasdan Scholarship for the pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree in human services and The Stella Cretella Scholarship for … [Read more...] about Bridges’ scholarship honors city resident
Elderly, disabled may apply for levy relief
The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2024 taxable and untaxable incomes, weekdays from … [Read more...] about Elderly, disabled may apply for levy relief
The week in photos – February 20, 2025
Voice looks to the past for a new project
The West Haven Voice is looking to the past to move toward the future. As we look for more ways to serve our reading public, both in print and online editions of the newspaper, we are looking for those who might want to dabble in a bit of writing … [Read more...] about Voice looks to the past for a new project
Turkington’s legacy are the thousands helped
It is said the only things sure in life are death and taxes. One more should be added: change. Things change, circumstances change, decisions are made, and what was once familiar is gone and replaced by something else. In a sense, that is … [Read more...] about Turkington’s legacy are the thousands helped
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: It has been an interesting twenty years writing Gripe Vine for the West Haven Voice! I have written for a number of newspapers, and I must admit, The Voice has been one of the most stimulating, interesting and … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dems find a new boogey man
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Democrats have finally found someone they hate more than Donald Trump. Elon Musk, who is currently running roughshod over the federal bureaucracy with a sleep-deprived team of brilliant young tech geeks, … [Read more...] about Dems find a new boogey man