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Trekking to ground zero
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi welcomes Paul “Paulie” Veneto, of Braintree, Mass., and his airline beverage cart to West Havenat the base of the Kimberly Avenue bridge near Elm Street on Sept. 2. Veneto, 62, a former flight attendant who lost several … [Read more...] about Trekking to ground zero
Seahawks split in ‘21 kickoffs
The West Haven Seahawks opened the 2021 season with games at the flag (5/6 years old), 8U and 10U levels. The 12U and 14U teams will open next weekend. The Seahawks 10U team exploded offensively for an impressive 34-0 win over the New Haven … [Read more...] about Seahawks split in ‘21 kickoffs
City to observe 20th anniversary of 9/11
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist 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 … [Read more...] about City to observe 20th anniversary of 9/11
Candidates make final pitch before Tuesday
Ed. Note: In the weeks leading up to next Tuesday’s primary, the Voice sent a set of five questions to both Democratic candidates, incumbent Mayor Nancy Rossi, and challenger John Lewis. Below are the answers provided by the candidates as they came … [Read more...] about Candidates make final pitch before Tuesday
Gardner wins Annawon award
The Fellowcraft Club of Annawon Lodge No. 115 AF&AM presented its annual award of excellence scholarship to former, West Haven High School Senior Mackenzie Gardner. She was selected unanimously from a pool of well deserving candidates. … [Read more...] about Gardner wins Annawon award
Bereavement group sets first in-person meeting
The newly established Bereavement Support Group of West Haven for widows and widowers will hold its inaugural meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 on the upper floor of the Johnson Community Center, 201 Noble St. The group, facilitated by Toni-Jo … [Read more...] about Bereavement group sets first in-person meeting
Reminder: Bulk trash collection next week
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2021 is Sept. 13-17. 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 Reminder: Bulk trash collection next week
Appeals to be heard Monday in City Hall
The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in the assessor’s office on the first floor of City Hall, 355 Main St., to hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2020 grand list. Any owner of a city-registered … [Read more...] about Appeals to be heard Monday in City Hall
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist In The News, 1971 By 1971, West Haven had entered its fiftieth year as an entity unto itself. In August, a sixteen day celebration took place throughout the city, including a parade with floats, a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner