By MICHAEL P. WALSH Public Relations Information Coordinator With more than 100 people looking on, Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a “Westie blue” ribbon suspended across Beach Street on Friday evening to mark the grand reopening of the shoreline road … [Read more...] about Beach Street project gets gala opening
People of color and Joe Biden
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist What's wrong with people of color? The progressive journalist Thomas Frank wrote a much-discussed book in 2004 titled, "What's the Matter with Kansas?" Right now, some other like-minded journalist … [Read more...] about People of color and Joe Biden
Editorial
Are you ready for adult life? Congratulations Class of 2024! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. … [Read more...] about Editorial
WHHS team presents Eco-Story at center
Thirteen West Haven High School students selected to participate in the University of Connecticut’s inaugural 2023-24 Eco-Digital Storytellers (EDS) program presented their “Shoreline Saviors” StoryMap at the Eco-Digital StoryTellers Showcase on May … [Read more...] about WHHS team presents Eco-Story at center
Allingtown honors borough’s war dead
A wreath laying ceremony was held on Memorial Day morning at the Allingtown Green. The ceremony, organized by the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association commemorated the lives of Allingtown veterans that were … [Read more...] about Allingtown honors borough’s war dead
City marks Emergency Services Week
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city marked the 50th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week on May 21 with Mayor Dorinda Borer issuing proclamations to first responders and city employees receiving lifesaving … [Read more...] about City marks Emergency Services Week
Historical Society sets open house for this weekend
"West Haven's Business History: A Look at the Past, A View of the Future" is the theme of the upcoming Open House exhibit planned by the West Haven Historical Society. The display will be on view at the Poli House, corner of Main St. and Savin … [Read more...] about Historical Society sets open house for this weekend
WHHS Top 20 students get recognition
On Friday, May 10,WHHS Principal Dana Paredes honored the Top 20 students in the Class of 2024 with a breakfast celebration at West River Hall. The ceremony featured words of encouragement from Superintendent Neil Cavallaro and Board of … [Read more...] about WHHS Top 20 students get recognition
At a Glance
Juneteenth celebration June 8 West Haven’s fourth annual celebration of Juneteenth will take place on Saturday, June 8th, at Brent Watt Park, 24 Tile Street in Allingtown. Admission is free for all ages. The festivities will take place between … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Buddy’s Barber Shop Sometime during the years just before 1920, Ray Thomas opened Thomas Garage on Washington Avenue; it was a place where he fixed flats, charged batteries, and sold nineteen-cent gasoline to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner