By Natalia Ayala Resident Correspondent Have you ever felt like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? Did you ever see yourself living outside of West Haven because of a dream you thought you couldn't achieve in this great city of … [Read more...] about Baum’s Dorothy had it right all along!
Fair Rent chair names panel to write ordinance
City of West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins has appointed a three member sub-committee to explore language for a proposed fair rent ordinance to be passed by the City Council. The panel is led by Commission Vice … [Read more...] about Fair Rent chair names panel to write ordinance
Dargan named city’s Irishman of Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Stephen D. “Steve” Dargan, who has devoted his life to public service and has worked tirelessly to improve his city, state and Irish community, has been named West Haven’s Irishman of the Year. … [Read more...] about Dargan named city’s Irishman of Year
The Addams Family
The West Haven High School Theater Workshop’s performances of The Addams Family run Thursday, March 27 and Friday March 28 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, with two shows on Saturday March 29 at 2 and 7. The cast is shown during rehearsals. … [Read more...] about The Addams Family
Behind the Stacks
Welcome to Behind the Stacks, the go-to column from the West Haven Public Library! We’ll bring you lists of upcoming programs, book recommendations, hidden gems in our collection, and ways to make the most of your library. Whether you’re a lifelong … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
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