William “Railroad Bill” Barr is known by many titles, such as square dance caller and all around nice guy. In 2019, then-Mayor Nancy Rossi added to his titles by appointing him as the Town Troubadour. The Troubadour is a position … [Read more...] about Annawon celebrates Barr’s 80th birthday
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14 students aiding story project
By Marilyn Wilkes, Land Trust of West Haven Vice-President Fourteen West Haven High School digital media students have been selected to participate in the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Eco-Digital Storytellers program. … [Read more...] about 14 students aiding story project
ESL students mark ‘Read Across America’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer brought her reading tour to a temporarily relocated elementary school on Meloy Road to highlight the importance of literacy. On Feb. 27, Borer met with students at … [Read more...] about ESL students mark ‘Read Across America’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part III See Part 1 | Part 2 Teamwork is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there. ~Virginia … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Scouts, Masons mark literacy week, reading a classic by Dr. Seuss
The West Haven Scouts of Troop and Pack #821 marked the end of “Read Across America Week” last Saturday at Annawon Lodge. The program commemorates the life of Dr. Theodore Seuss Geisel, who went by the name “Dr. Seuss.” The iconic children’s … [Read more...] about Scouts, Masons mark literacy week, reading a classic by Dr. Seuss
McCauley tapped ‘Irishwoman of Year’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the voice Sandy McCauley, a long-standing member and volunteer of the West Haven Irish American Club and the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, has been named West Haven’s Irishwoman of the … [Read more...] about McCauley tapped ‘Irishwoman of Year’
Offense on fire for Mite A v. the Maroons
The West Haven Mite A hockey team ended its regular season strong playing against Southern Stars Maroon. The West Haven offense was on fire with Jack Weiss, Maddy Bruder, JP Beebe and Quinn Uscilla finding the back of the net multiple times … [Read more...] about Offense on fire for Mite A v. the Maroons
Westies finishing up seasons
Playing in the Southern Connecticut Conference playoffs for the first time in recent memory, the West Haven boys hockey team was looking to make a statement. That statement was made in the opening period, but it could not be sustained. Behind … [Read more...] about Westies finishing up seasons