By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The lighting of the West Haven Green Christmas Tree will signal the start of the holiday season Saturday, complete with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual event will commence at … [Read more...] about Tree lighting begins holiday festivities
Happy Thanksgiving
Holiday Tradition Thanksgiving Day means a lot of things: giving thanks for the many blessings we have, enjoying family and friends, and, of course, football. And longtime readers know the two teams grace our front page as they have for the better … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Trans moralism kills Dems
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Trans moralism is killing the Democrats "How dare you say that" isn't a persuasive political argument. Yet the side that has believed it can bully its way to victory on cultural issues by … [Read more...] about Trans moralism kills Dems
S&P boosts city’s credit rating
For the second time in 10 months, S&P Global on Thursday, Nov. 7, raised its long-term credit rating for West Haven, sending the city from BBB+ to A- while assigning a “positive” outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer said she’s … [Read more...] about S&P boosts city’s credit rating
Masons dedicate school cornerstone
Members of Annawon Lodge 115 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven, led by Worshipful Master Joseph F. McVety, Jr., joined with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Connecticut, AF&AM, led by Most Worshipful Grand Master Edward Page at … [Read more...] about Masons dedicate school cornerstone
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pilgrim or Puritan? We today often use the words Puritan and Pilgrim interchangeably, and yet the difference in the two is quite significant: those who came on the Mayflower to found the starving colony of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Westies eye CIAC playoff run
It is coming down to crunch time in the 2024 high school football season. For West Haven, the games only get bigger. With a Thanksgiving Eve showdown with Fairfield Prep looming and a berth in the Class LL postseason at large, the Westies … [Read more...] about Westies eye CIAC playoff run
Wizards win opening meets of season
By Ariana Fine Special to the Voice In their first meet of the season, West Haven Swim Club Wizards brought in a 375-270 win over the Oxford Otters Nov. 16. The team swam another win against Newtown on Nov. 23. West Haven v. … [Read more...] about Wizards win opening meets of season
Ferraro roast set, Jan 11
The West Haven Republican Town Committee is hosting a “Roast of State Rep. Charlie Ferraro (R-117) on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the West Haven Elks Hall, 265 Main St. Ferraro is retiring from the General Assembly with the beginning of the new term. … [Read more...] about Ferraro roast set, Jan 11
City marks 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. Dec. 7. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about City marks Pearl Harbor Day