Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about Around Town
City man defines leadership by his life
What does it truly mean to be a leader? Is it possible for one to set a standard for themselves and strive persistently to meet it? For Kenneth Notarino-Jeffrey, leadership is not temporary nor a title, but a daily practice, pieced together and … [Read more...] about City man defines leadership by his life
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We had a wild and wonderful month of May, culminating in the West Haven Library marching in West Haven’s Memorial Day Parade! This was the first time the library had been in the parade in over a decade, and we must … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Editorial
Have we learned a lesson? The recent decision by the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) has been hailed by city officials as a banner day for West Haven, and a milestone from there is no turning back. We hope so! The … [Read more...] about Editorial
Putin may be playing Trump
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Putin is playing Trump It was never going to be easy for President Trump to bring an end to the Ukraine war, but it's even harder when he's operating under an erroneous theory of the conflict. … [Read more...] about Putin may be playing Trump
Letters
Peace Officer Memorial proposed Thursday, May 15, marked National Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a day that we honor and remember law enforcement officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice or have been injured or permanently disabled in … [Read more...] about Letters
Obituary
Edna D. Hall, 90, of West Haven, entered into rest on May 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert K. Hall. Edna’s devoted family includes her daughter Roberta Hall; grandson Craig O’Connor-Hall, … [Read more...] about Obituary
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part II See part 1 In anticipation of these changes, history buff and Korean War Veteran Frank A. Carrano, sought to locate and move the New Haven Grays’ artifacts to a new … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards
By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA Recently, members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association were honored by West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer for their commitment, bravery and dedication to protecting the people of Allingtown and the … [Read more...] about Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards
Borough honors war dead
On the early morning of Memorial Day, the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Department held its annual wreath ceremony to honor the lives of Allingtown veterans who were killed in war, as well as all deceased Allingtown firefighters. Firefighter Steven R. … [Read more...] about Borough honors war dead