Photo by Michael P. Walsh City Clerk John W. Lewis reads prepared remarks on behalf of Mayor Dorinda Borer commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the 82nd anniversary of Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during an observance on the … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor attack remembered
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rev. Phillips Brooks A Most American Christmas Carol Of all the Christmas Carols, there is one that is very American, very unique, and possessed of an interesting backstory. The tale is still told of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Allingtown FD swears in hires; first woman
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Allingtown’s first female career firefighter was sworn in during a ceremony at Minor Park Station on Dec. 12. Iris Diaz, the chairwoman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City … [Read more...] about Allingtown FD swears in hires; first woman
Goaltenders shine in Youth Hockey action
The West Haven Mite A goalies were the headline this weekend as Jack Weiss and Quinn Uscilla proved unbeatable in net at home against the Southern Stars Mite A Maroon team on Saturday. Both made a number of incredible saves. Weiss and Uscilla … [Read more...] about Goaltenders shine in Youth Hockey action
3 Westies named to All-State team
By Mike O’Brien Special to the Voice The West Haven High School football team had a historic season in which the Blue Devils reached the CIAC Class LL State Championship Game, marking their first state finals appearance in 20 years. West … [Read more...] about 3 Westies named to All-State team
Westies fall short in LL final
The dream season has ended for the West Haven football team. Coming up one yard short, West Haven fell to Staples, 21-20, in the Class LL championship at Arute Field at Central Connecticut State University. Nick Conlan was 20-of-28 in the air for … [Read more...] about Westies fall short in LL final
Westies open winter season
The season did not start the way the West Haven boys hockey team would have liked. Despite controlling play for a large part of the third period, West Haven could not get the equalizer and fell to North Branford, 5-3, at the Northford Ice … [Read more...] about Westies open winter season
The week in photos – December 7, 2023
Mayor Borer takes office
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dorinda Borer formally began her inaugural two-year term as West Haven’s second female mayor after being sworn in during a ceremony at West Haven High School on Sunday morning. Borer, a … [Read more...] about Mayor Borer takes office
City observes Pearl Harbor Day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. today. All veterans are invited … [Read more...] about City observes Pearl Harbor Day