West Haven High School crowned its winner in the annual Mr. Westie competition. Several competitors vied for the title, with Ismael Alvarez-Xocoyotl named the 2025 winner. … [Read more...] about Mr. Westie 2025
Surviving WWII vets to be honored by state
In a heartfelt tribute to honor and recognize the courage and sacrifice of Connecticut’s living World War II veterans, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, in collaboration with state Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch and National Guard Maj. Gen. Francis … [Read more...] about Surviving WWII vets to be honored by state
Bond grant funds Boat Launch rehab
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The State Bond Commission on Friday awarded the city a $152,900 grant for improvements to the April Street boat launch, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. The grant, through the Connecticut Port … [Read more...] about Bond grant funds Boat Launch rehab
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist When the Flying Horses Came to West Haven Part II See part 1 West Haven’s George Cameron was already a wealthy businessman by the time he met the Murphy brothers when they took rooms at Cameron’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
News Briefs
Applications for tax relief 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 … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Senior Center offers 2 events
Lake George trip Join Donna’s Destination’s kickoff to summer on to Lake George, NY for a River Cruise on the Lac du Saint Sacrament on Tuesday, June 24.! Cost is $170 which includes roundtrip transportation, driver gratuity, narrated luncheon … [Read more...] about Senior Center offers 2 events
Westies open regular seasons
With the weather finally cooperating, the West Haven baseball team finally got on the field to open the regular season. Behind the two-hit pitching of Connor Hume, and two hits apiece from Evan Jones and Justin Wilson, West Haven rolled to an 11-1 … [Read more...] about Westies open regular seasons
The week in photos – April 3, 2025
Moody’s announces bond, credit rating upgrades for city
Moody’s Ratings on March 12 upgraded West Haven’s general obligation bond rating from Baa3 to Baa2, while S&P Global maintained the city’s long-term credit rating at A- with a “positive” outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer said she’s … [Read more...] about Moody’s announces bond, credit rating upgrades for city
Annual Tradition
Students in WHHS art classes performed what has become a traditional rite of spring with the senior class painting the monolith that now sits before the entrance of Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex. Originally located in the courtyard of … [Read more...] about Annual Tradition