By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran Gerald “Jerry” Cafferty will serve as the grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day parade when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 27. Cafferty, who turns 75 on May 20, will lead … [Read more...] about Gerald Cafferty to lead annual holiday parade
Biden’s just a bad President…
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The only problem Biden has is that people think he's a bad president. President Joe Biden has suffered a collapse in his standing generally, but, fundamentally, it's because so few people think … [Read more...] about Biden’s just a bad President…
Two frosh chosen for annual award
Two frosh students at West Haven High School were presented with the 2024 Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Awards, in ceremonies at the school on Monday. The students were recommended by Principal Dana Paredes and guidance counselor Holly … [Read more...] about Two frosh chosen for annual award
At a Glance
Memorial Day ceremony in Allingtown The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association will host its annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Allingtown Green on Memorial Day morning, Monday, May 27. at 9. A marching procession of … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Forum emphasizes economics and the arts
Arts and the relationship to economic prosperity was the topic of a recent public forum, sponsored by the city and ArtsWestCT. Randy Cohen, Vice-President of Research for Americans for the Arts, spoke about the arts as it relates to economic … [Read more...] about Forum emphasizes economics and the arts
Blue-Ribbon panel to promote arts, tourism
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has appointed a Blue-Ribbon Panel on Arts, Culture and Tourism to support arts investments in the community, to create a strategy for promoting tourism in West Haven, and to … [Read more...] about Blue-Ribbon panel to promote arts, tourism
Leaders shine light on mental health awareness
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A united front of city leaders and first responders were joined by a group of mental health experts on the steps of City Hall to publicly mark Day 1 of Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1. … [Read more...] about Leaders shine light on mental health awareness
Mayor to host forums on bike safety at beach
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and the Police Department are holding a bicycle safety event at two city locations May 25. The Cycling Safety Day event will take place at the department’s Shore Patrol … [Read more...] about Mayor to host forums on bike safety at beach
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Sacrifice of Abraham “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Near Dusseldorf, Germany April, 1945 Private Daniel R. “Bob” Shine sat in his … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Fontana named Econ chief
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has appointed Stephen Fontana as the city’s new economic development director. For the past 10 years, Fontana has served as the deputy economic development director of New … [Read more...] about Fontana named Econ chief