Five Star Complete Asphalt Services, based in West Haven, has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves, where neighbors vote to celebrate their favorite local businesses. This year, Neighborhood Fave winners like Five Star … [Read more...] about Firm a ‘favorite’
U-19 baseball ends season with split
The West Haven U19 baseball team opened the final regular season stretch with a 12-2 loss against New Haven at Piurek Field. West Haven fell behind early and never got back on track in the loss. Trailing, 3-0, in the first on five walks and … [Read more...] about U-19 baseball ends season with split
Field Turf to recycle Ken Strong’s carpet
FieldTurf, a world leader in artificial turf, is enhancing Ken Strong Stadium and the Frank Biondi Softball Field this week by replacing the fields and track while recycling the old material. This project puts West Haven High School as the first … [Read more...] about Field Turf to recycle Ken Strong’s carpet
The week in photos – July 20, 2023
Savin Rock Festival returns to Old Grove Park, July 28-29
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Musical groups Shaded Soul Band and Arena Rock Tribute will headline the Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on July 28-29, respectively. The annual festival, sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Savin Rock Festival returns to Old Grove Park, July 28-29
Dear Felicia
Well, honey bunch, now that the Fourth of July is over, things in our little part of the universe start going from thinkin’ of fireworks and setch to the Savin Rock Festival. Foist a word about the ‘works. Cuz of the weather, the show was moved from … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Borer ends speculation, runs for mayor
Checking off several “cornerstones” her administration would be built upon, Democrat Dorinda Keenan Borer ended weeks of speculation and announced a run for the party’s nomination for mayor in November. Borer’s announcement makes her the third … [Read more...] about Borer ends speculation, runs for mayor
The joy of minor league ball
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Portland Sea Dogs won, but that's not why, fundamentally, the fans went home happy. The Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Sea Dogs play in a cozy ballpark in Portland, … [Read more...] about The joy of minor league ball
Editorial
Savin Rock Festival ‘23 It is hard to believe it has been more than 40 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place at West Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fi elds. The idea was one that came from the leadership of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Youth Soccer League President John Vinci flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 5. The moment Vinci flipped the switch, fireworks … [Read more...] about Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands