By Mike Madera Special to the Voice The West Haven baseball team improved to 2-2 with a come-from-behind 10-6 victory over East Haven. Colin Murray, Cam Lipford, Rob Jackson, and Hudson Axelrod each had a pair of hits in the win, with Murray … [Read more...] about Westie squads look to build win skeins
Bailey program breeds success
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer “If I can help guide these young athletes, teach them life skills, and be someone they can look up to, then that means more than any undefeated streak,” is what Bailey Middle School boys basketball head coach … [Read more...] about Bailey program breeds success
WHLL celebrates 75th anniversary
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of little league baseball in West Haven. Being established in 1951, the West Haven Little League has gone through thousands of players … [Read more...] about WHLL celebrates 75th anniversary
Town committees elect new leadership
The two major parties have new leadership. The West Haven Democratic Town Committee unanimously selected Kristen Malloy-Scanlon to lead the party for a two-year term at its organizational meeting on March 31, 2026. Malloy-Scanlon, a … [Read more...] about Town committees elect new leadership
‘Mission Accomplished’ in Devils’ CIAC Division I tournament crown
Open the door Paul McMahon, Rob Dubose, Todd Wiliams, Kendall Chambers, Devan Hayes, Darryl Drayton, Lee Dease, and team members. You have company. For the first time since 1987, the West Haven boys basketball team is state champions. The Westies … [Read more...] about ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Devils’ CIAC Division I tournament crown
The week in photos – April 9, 2026
There was once a USS West Haven
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer West Haven has a deep-rooted history, from the red coats invading to even a famous amusement park. One of Connecticut’s oldest settlements is at the same time the state’s youngest town. West Haven separated … [Read more...] about There was once a USS West Haven
Dear Felicia
Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is? That little bit o’ tortured rhyme was somethin’ we used to cant when we were kiddies effen yew remember sweetie. And, Cobina doesn’t wanna be countin’ her chickens, but she has … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! A new month means new crafts at both of your West Haven Library locations! In celebration of Earth Day, Ora Mason will be providing a Take and Make Upcycled Mini Collage kit for adults. Each kit includes a 5×7 … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Editorial
Our children make us proud To say West Haven has not much to cheer about over the last several years is a wry understatement. Financial woes have plagued the city since the early 1990s, economic development has been stalled in the mire of high … [Read more...] about Editorial