Blight efforts reviewed Blight – the ever-persistent problem. More than a year after the announcement of a new blight initiative, and the subsequent formation of a Blight Task Force, one can see some progress in the property upkeep in … [Read more...] about Editorial
News Briefs
Tax relief applications accepted 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 … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Council Democrats review budget plan
Dear Westies, On May 1, 2025, the City Council passed the FY26 budget after weeks of careful deliberation. Over the course of four weeks, we met with each city department to understand their needs and discuss how best to allocate our tax … [Read more...] about Council Democrats review budget plan
Boardwalk facility named for Joe Carr
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer joined Theresa “Terry” Carr to unveil a blue-and-white vinyl sign christening “The Joe Carr Boardwalk Maintenance Garage” after her late husband in Old Grove Park on April … [Read more...] about Boardwalk facility named for Joe Carr
Top seniors announced in ceremonies at WHHS
Photo taken by: Blue Devil Photography. Valendictorian Justin Woychowski and Salutatorian Bedirhan Ozmen flank WHHS Pricipal Robert Bohan. By Robert Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School (WHHS) announced its 2025 … [Read more...] about Top seniors announced in ceremonies at WHHS
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist City Point Yacht Club 130 Years Young Ever since the first settlers arrived in their “new haven” in 1637, our greater community has been closely linked to the waters of the Harbor and Long Island … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Grant aids VA neighborhood upgrades
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer joined Gov. Ned Lamont at City Hall on Monday to announce $1.8 million in state bond funding for neighborhood upgrades around the West Haven VA Medical Center. The morning … [Read more...] about Grant aids VA neighborhood upgrades
Youth Soccer opens spring season
The West Haven Police Local 895 lost a close game to American Legion Post 71 Crushing Tigers, 2-0. Ethan Martinez showed some solid footwork in the loss. Muhammad Afaq made a great save on a Tigers shot, and Dilan Guaneme showed great hustle up … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer opens spring season
Westies looking for tournament berths
The West Haven baseball team is looking to qualify for the postseason. The Westie still have some work to do. Scoring twice in the third inning and three times in the fifth inning, West Haven scored six unanswered runs to defeat Shelton, 6-4. … [Read more...] about Westies looking for tournament berths
