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City celebrates grand opening of the new Washington School
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Washington Elementary School celebrated its grand reopening on Aug. 19, marking "A New Beginning” for the students, staff, and community. Families, teachers, and invited dignitaries joined together to … [Read more...] about City celebrates grand opening of the new Washington School
Bulk trash collected week of Sept. 15-19
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2025 is Sept. 15-19. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 … [Read more...] about Bulk trash collected week of Sept. 15-19
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We were so glad to see so many of you attend our $10-Fill-A-Bag book sale over this past weekend, hosted by the Friends of the West Haven Library. These large book sales are the Friends’ biggest fundraisers of the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Umbrella Impact offers programs, counseling
Umbrella Impact is a West Haven-based 501c-3 non-profit organization with a mission, not only to award students with incentives for academic progress but to empower students by addressing character, community, and financial skills. Umbrella Impact … [Read more...] about Umbrella Impact offers programs, counseling
National Guard is no Gestapo
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The National Guard isn't the gestapo Donald Trump's alleged fascist crackdown is finally here -- federal troops are on the streets of major U.S. cities with almost certainly more on the way. … [Read more...] about National Guard is no Gestapo
Editorial
Heroes do their jobs well Too often, we find ourselves seeing what can only be described as the negative side of today’s young people. Of course, such has been the case since time immemorial, when each older generation finds something to … [Read more...] about Editorial
Drug pricing reform needs new approach
By Salvatore J. Giorgianni Health Professional President Trump's recent executive order on drug pricing did something laudable in today's healthcare debate. It focused attention where it belongs: on the prescription drug middlemen who have … [Read more...] about Drug pricing reform needs new approach
24th memorial remembers 9/11 victims
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on 9/11 with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradley Point Park flagpole, followed by a candlelight vigil at the … [Read more...] about 24th memorial remembers 9/11 victims
‘Band Camp’ puts players through paces
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice While sports teams often dominate the headlines, one of West Haven High School’s most spirited and hard-working groups has been quietly making history — the WHHS Band. Under the direction of Donata … [Read more...] about ‘Band Camp’ puts players through paces