By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran George “Butch” Treat will serve as the grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day parade when the patriotic procession steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Treat, a Marine Corps veteran who … [Read more...] about ‘Butch’ Treat leads city parade
UNH graduates Class of 2026
The University of New Haven hosted Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, to award more than 3,100 degrees to its Class of 2026. A highlight of the celebration was the Commencement address given by Martin J. O’Connor, a … [Read more...] about UNH graduates Class of 2026
Borer presents FY ‘27 budget plan
Mayor Dorinda Borer presented her recommended budget and five-year capital plan for fiscal year 2026-27 with no tax increase during a special meeting of the City Council on May 7 at City Hall. The no-tax-hike stipulation is good news to city … [Read more...] about Borer presents FY ‘27 budget plan
German price controls hurt Americans
By Drew Johnson Health Analyst Germany just found a new way to lower healthcare costs: make Americans pay more. German policymakers recently proposed changes that cap spending growth, restrict care, and force drugmakers to provide steep … [Read more...] about German price controls hurt Americans
Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate dozens of new bricks on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The public event will include the … [Read more...] about Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday
Violence topic of session
By Lindsay Katz Special to the Voice Members of the community came together May 11 to honor survivors, uplift healing and stand united against domestic violence. Just off the boardwalk near Oak Street Beach, people of all ages joined in … [Read more...] about Violence topic of session
Senior Center offering two one-day bus trips
The West Haven Senior Center is offering two trips. Seniors will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 aboard the Charles I River Boat in Boston, MA on Tuesday, July 14. Travelers will go on a … [Read more...] about Senior Center offering two one-day bus trips
Culvert repairs prompt closure of Spring Street
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Spring Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic, effective the day after Memorial Day, as part of a state Department of Transportation project to replace the road’s compromised culvert over … [Read more...] about Culvert repairs prompt closure of Spring Street
Eagle scout’s project benefits beach
By Kevin Dickson Special to the Voice City resident Eddie Fagnani led members of West Haven Boy Scout Troops 802 and 899 and family and friends in his Eagle Scout project on May 3 to increase sustainability of the city’s shoreline by planting … [Read more...] about Eagle scout’s project benefits beach
Charter Revision panel outlines proposals
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Charter Revision Commission has officially submitted its final recommendations for updates to the West Haven Charter to the City Council, commission Chairman Arthur Kelly announced. The proposed changes … [Read more...] about Charter Revision panel outlines proposals