By Danny Atkinson Voice Writer The West Haven Black Coalition (WHBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) with its annual tribute to him at the First Congregational Church of West Haven (FCCWH) on Sunday, Jan. 12 in front … [Read more...] about Black Coalition marks 39th MLK tribute
Bridges offers scholarships honoring locals
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 offers scholarships honoring locals
Probus sponsors shoe drive
The Greater New Haven Probus Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 11. The shoes will be donated to community members in need. Anyone can take part by donating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winter Recess My, how times have changed! February, 1959 The boy leaned over the back of the sofa and steamed up the living room window with his breath; then he traced a big “D” on the glass with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Boys and girls hoops move toward berths
The boys’ basketball team improved to 9-3 with a 66-41 road victory over Jonathan Law. West Haven trailed by five points after one quarter, but the Westies used a dominant run in the second and third quarters to pull out the victory. The … [Read more...] about Boys and girls hoops move toward berths
City resident winner of statewide award
The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025 Assistant Principals of the Year. Laura Dixon, a West Haven resident, is among the three winners this year. An assistant principal of John Barry … [Read more...] about City resident winner of statewide award
Fair Rent Commission fielding residents’ complaints
The City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission is receiving complaints from city tenants regarding what they believe to be unfair or unreasonable rent increases or unacceptable accommodations. "In 2022, the Connecticut General … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission fielding residents’ complaints
Dear Felicia
It’s been quite somethin’ this month here in the Asylum by the Sea, at least weather-wise, hon. When they said we were gonna have a cold January, the weather guys and gals weren’t kidding. Getting the ole gassamobuggy to start on any morning – heck, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine readers, I received a number of questions relating to the structure of a wooden fence on private property. According to Stephen Hotchkiss, a representative from the West Haven Planning and Zoning office, he was kind enough to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Trump knows about real estate
By Rich Lowry Synidcated Columnist Trump the expansionist knows real estate matters In business, Donald Trump was a real estate guy. In the presidency, he might be one, too. The prospective foreign policy of his second term has … [Read more...] about Trump knows about real estate