The West Haven football team is off to a quick start in the season. While it started slowly, the Westies rolled to a 47-20 victory over Guilford at Ken Strong Stadium. After failing to get on the scoreboard in the first quarter, West Haven … [Read more...] about Gridders go 4-0; netters rebound in WHHS action
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part II See Part 1 Decades passed, and in 1867, George Kelsey—a force of great and positive change for West Haven--built a horse railroad which would extend from New Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Land Trust contest winners announced
The Land Trust of West Haven is proud to present the winners of its inaugural Photo Contest. They were chosen by the public by “liking” one or more of the 24 photo submissions posted to the Land Trust’s FaceBook page. First place with 153 “likes” … [Read more...] about Land Trust contest winners announced
City teen wins $40,000 nationwide scholarship
College Board announced that West Haven High School student Antonio Ponton has earned one of two monthly $40,000 scholarships through BigFuture, the College Board’s online guide that helps students plan for life after high school. “I was … [Read more...] about City teen wins $40,000 nationwide scholarship
Support Groups resume in-person meetings
West Haven Youth and Family Services’ new Bereavement Support Group for Grieving Parents will hold its inaugural meeting and open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the West Haven Senior Center on the upper floor of the Johnson Community Center, 201 … [Read more...] about Support Groups resume in-person meetings
Moody’s rates city finances as ‘stable’
Moody’s Investors Service on Sept. 20 confirmed a Baa3 rating on the city’s general obligation bonds while assigning a “stable” outlook, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The confirmation “reflects the city’s improved financial position as … [Read more...] about Moody’s rates city finances as ‘stable’
Around Town
Garden Club plans meeting The West Haven Garden Club will hold its first monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, 12:30 p.m. at B&B Farms, Jones Hill Road. Members will bring their lunch. The first meeting will be an open … [Read more...] about Around Town
Citywide cleanup slated for Oct. 15
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and Moby Dick’s, a new “raw bar cafe” at 560 Campbell Ave., are planning a downtown cleanup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. The public-private partnership is aimed at cleaning … [Read more...] about Citywide cleanup slated for Oct. 15
Crime a legitimate issue
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There's been a wave of violent crime the last couple of years, and the best way to address the issue is for everyone to pass over it in silence. That's the implication of the liberal pushback against the … [Read more...] about Crime a legitimate issue
Editorial
Hail Columbus and ignore the ‘woke’ crowd October 12 is Columbus Day – not indigenous people’s day, or some other non-descript “woke” nonsense, but Columbus Day. Hail Columbus! Christopher Columbus, explorer, privateer, complex individual was a … [Read more...] about Editorial