By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Festival’s 2025 edition, held in Old Grove Park on July 25-26, commemorated West Haven’s storied amusement park heritage with live music and great food — and helicopter rides. … [Read more...] about Fest has city residents rockin’
Milk’s importance being rediscovered
By Dr. Matthew Drake Dairy milk is making a comeback -- and not a moment too soon for America's bone health. For years, calcium intake has declined, even as bone-weakening lifestyle factors have surged. Americans are spending more … [Read more...] about Milk’s importance being rediscovered
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Sergeant Stubby, War Dog On July 18, 1914, World War I, also known as “The Great War” began. The warring parties consisted of The Central Powers (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria) … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Lamont designates ‘No Kill Month’
Gov. Ned Lamont has proclaimed August as No-Kill Shelter Month in Connecticut, a critical initiative aimed at making Connecticut a no-kill* state this year. This effort underlines the statewide commitment to ending the unnecessary killing of dogs and … [Read more...] about Lamont designates ‘No Kill Month’
Bond award to fund school safety upgrades
West Haven’s Mayor Dorinda Borer city’s State Delegation announced last week, the city was awarded $2,400,000 for a “Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Project” by the State Bonding Commission. The project includes street paving … [Read more...] about Bond award to fund school safety upgrades
Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members
City Fair Rent Commissioners Steven R. Mullins and Effie Prokopis were reappointed by Mayor Dorinda A. Borer to the Commission. The City Council confirmed their reappointments at its July session. The terms expire in February 2027. They are two … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members
Letters
New theater company My name is Stephen Amato, and I’m proud to introduce myself as the Founding Artistic Director of the newly established Savin Rock Theatre Company, right here in West Haven. I am thrilled to announce our inaugural … [Read more...] about Letters
The week in photos – July 24, 2025
Get ready to party!
Publicity Photos By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney, featuring Tony Kishman of the Broadway musical “Beatlemania,” will headline the Savin Rock Festival on Saturday in Old Grove … [Read more...] about Get ready to party!
September eyed for Eco Park construction
The city, in partnership with the Land Trust of West Haven, has announced that construction of Eco Park will start in September. Formerly known as the Shoreline Resilience and Eco-Restoration Project, Eco Park spans 1 ½ acres of public … [Read more...] about September eyed for Eco Park construction