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WHHS touts health services
Photos by Miguelina Felix West Haven High School is reminding students and families its health center is available when needed. The center is open to all students, regardless of prevailing health coverage, and includes primary care, mental health … [Read more...] about WHHS touts health services
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The 1920s Here we are, still in the early stages of the 2020s, and perhaps this is a good time to look back upon the American way of life one hundred years ago: The population of the United States … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City tax deadline looms
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — were due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, Tax … [Read more...] about City tax deadline looms
School system set to destroy old records if not requested
The West Haven Board of Education’s (WHBOE) Special Education /Pupil Services department informs parents when personally identifiable information, which was collected, maintained or used under IDEA is no longer relevant to the provision of … [Read more...] about School system set to destroy old records if not requested
1937 outbreak had its own restrictions
By Jon E. Purmont President, WH Historical Society Did you ever wonder what it was like to live in West Haven when quarantines were imposed during epidemics in the early decades of the 20th Century? Are there any … [Read more...] about 1937 outbreak had its own restrictions
Schools purchase coats
In lieu of COVID-19, the yearly coat drive for Bailey Middle School and Carrigan Intermediate School was carried out a bit differently.In past years, Bailey and Carrigan collected gently used coats, bought new coats, as well as received coat … [Read more...] about Schools purchase coats
‘House calls’ to continue 3-decades-old traditions for St. Valentine’s Day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the past three decades, the city has honored West Haven couples who have been married for at least 50 years with a Valentine’s Day party featuring entertainment, dancing and refreshments. … [Read more...] about ‘House calls’ to continue 3-decades-old traditions for St. Valentine’s Day
Annawon Lodge elects new Master
Saturday, Jan. 9, West Haven Annawon Lodge 115 AF&AM installed its officer core for the coming year. Leading the slate was newly elected Worshipful Master Edward Anyafulu. Anyafulu, stated his goals as worshipful master, “Our lodge has been … [Read more...] about Annawon Lodge elects new Master
Letters
Questions process Recently, the West Haven City Council voted unanimously to declare racism as a "public health crisis" in the City of West Haven. Below are the comments that I made to the City Council in public session prior to the … [Read more...] about Letters