By Dorinda Borer Mayor of West Haven Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that just last month marked the one-year anniversary of my tenure as Chief Executive Officer of this great city. It's a perfect moment to reflect on the progress … [Read more...] about Mayor reflects on progress made in one year
Hot rod craze topic of local’s research
In the world of teen fads and fashion, none took the nation more than the hotrod craze of the 1950s and 60s. Revved up antiques, junkers, and just put-together jalopies were given new looks and shown off to friends and family. In West Haven, … [Read more...] about Hot rod craze topic of local’s research
Turcotte named Annawon Lodge Master
Worshipful Master Douglas Turcotte By Steven R. Mullins Past Master, Annawon Lodge Douglas Turcotte will be formally installed on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm at 263 Center Street. He has been married to Erin Sherman for 7 … [Read more...] about Turcotte named Annawon Lodge Master
Cold snap invokes protocol initiation
The plunging temperatures and news of a “polar vortex” engulfing the region have prompted Gov. Ned Lamont to activate a Severe Cold Weather Protocol - the second activation this winter. For the next several days, the city has opened its own warming … [Read more...] about Cold snap invokes protocol initiation
City recoups $1M taken by fraudulant officials
The Borer administration was able to reclaim funds embezzled by former city and state officials, according to an announcement published just prior to the Christmas holiday. The announcement heralded that “Mayor Dorinda Borer gave city residents an … [Read more...] about City recoups $1M taken by fraudulant officials
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Shore Haven Junior Baseball League Part II See part 1 As a boy, Mike Freda had a serious case of Baseball Fever: If he wasn’t playing sandlot ball with his friends, he was practicing by … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Boys’ hoops opens red hot!
The West Haven boys basketball team opened the season in impressive fashion, beginning the campaign with a win streak, and setting the pace for the rest of the season. . Traveling to Trumbull, West Haven posted an 88-47 victory over St. Joseph … [Read more...] about Boys’ hoops opens red hot!
Seahawks’ cheer team wins nationals
The West Haven Seahawks are bringing another National Championship back home to West Haven. The Seahawks – who have four competitive cheerleading squads, ranging from 5-years old up to 13-years old, recently sent all four of their teams to … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ cheer team wins nationals
The week in photos – December 12, 2024
Tree lighting opens holiday season
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied Mayor Dorinda Borer and her special guest, Carrigan Intermediate School fifth grader Shyann Jones, to light the West Haven Green Christmas Tree at the city’s annual … [Read more...] about Tree lighting opens holiday season