Residents in Milford, Orange, and West Haven will have a new choice to make this election on who will serve them in the 117th General Assembly seat. With State Representative Charles Ferraro’s recent announcement that he will retire at the end of his … [Read more...] about Collins announces campaign for 117th
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Society Mardi Gras
The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tres Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contes, which t was a … [Read more...] about Society Mardi Gras
Westie hits 100!
City resident Helen Norman receives a citation in honor of her 100th birthday from Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration with family and friends at Apple Rehab West Haven on Feb. 9. With them are, from left, Norman’s children, John Norman Jr., … [Read more...] about Westie hits 100!
Ceremony marks promotions for WHFD
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Two career firefighters were promoted and a recruit firefighter was sworn in during a ceremony at the West Haven Fire Department of the First Fire Taxation District on Feb. 7. Bruce E. … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks promotions for WHFD
8th grader wins 44th spelling bee
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice There’s a new champion. Eighth-grader Daniel Stewart of Harry M. Bailey Middle School won the 44th Annual West Haven Public School District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the West Haven High … [Read more...] about 8th grader wins 44th spelling bee
Couples wed half-century honored by city
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer honored 22 married couples of at least 50 years at the city’s annual Valentine’s Day party Friday. Maple Street residents Walter and Myrna Clinton, who have been married … [Read more...] about Couples wed half-century honored by city
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part II See part 1 | part 3 Bennett Rink, 1980: Maryellen DiBianco spotted the puck speeding toward the goal: Immediately, she leaped into its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City workers take mandatory ethics class
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City employees attended mandatory ethics training led by officials from the Office of State Ethics in the Harriet C. North Community Room at City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer required all city … [Read more...] about City workers take mandatory ethics class
New market opens at former Silver’s site
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer cut a blue ribbon with La Antillana Meat & Produce owner Eduard Tejeda and his business partner, Nelson Chalas, to celebrate the grand opening of the Latin American grocery … [Read more...] about New market opens at former Silver’s site
Hidden Gems
Regina Bohn is a West Haven resident who has been sewing as a business for 45 years this month. Offering lessons at her shop on Campbell Ave and through her own show on YouTube, she is also something of an influencer. “Time to Sew with Regina” … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems