Remembering Savin Rock Part III In 1900, Frank Wilcox, another pioneer in shore amusement, purchased Skeele’s and enlarged it to accommodate 1000 diners. His fifty-and-seventy-five cent dinners became famous up and down the New England coast. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Professional publication plugs city LEDs
West Haven is the featured news story on the website and e-newsletter Energy Manager Today for its partnership with United Illuminating to convert the city’s 4,388 streetlights to environmentally friendly LED lighting, a move that will conserve … [Read more...] about Professional publication plugs city LEDs
Around town
OLOV school promotion Our Lady of Victory School is participating in an incredible program that allows it to earn free classroom equipment and supplies. The community is asked to help: Sign up your ShopRite Price Plus Club card to our school code … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Historical Society presents graveyard tour The annual Graveyard Lantern Tour, presented by the Historical Society, will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event, which has become a traditional Pre- Halloween activity, takes place between 5-7:30 … [Read more...] about At a glance
Pilot dental screenings begun at Savin Rock Community School
West Haven Public Schools Superintendent Neil Cavallaro and Nursing Supervisor Donna Kosiorowski have been working with Michelle Caprio and Sharon McCreven, RDH of Visiting Dental Hygiene Services to bring a dental care program into the school … [Read more...] about Pilot dental screenings begun at Savin Rock Community School
Editorial
Demolition for The Haven 'just happened' this week Depending on who does the talking, last week’s announcement demolition is beginning on the much-awaited Haven project along the Water Street-Elm Street-First Avenue-Main Street corridor, it … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Important election for city and future Every two years it is our civic duty to elect a Mayor who will lead our City in a responsible and professional manner for the betterment of every resident in the City of West Haven. This is an extremely … [Read more...] about Letters
Dear Felicia
Effen yew thought this campaign season was gonna be one of ho-humness, you were wrong, honey child. There are things going on in this mayoral campaign we ain’t seen in these parts in quite some time. From an upset primary to absentee ballot … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Work underway at ‘Haven’ site
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The long-anticipated demolition phase for The Haven kicked off Oct. 19 with the razing of a house at Main Street and First Avenue, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced. The house, 53 Main St., was the … [Read more...] about Work underway at ‘Haven’ site
Booters notch 1st win; girls top Foran Lions, 1-0
The West Haven boys soccer team after losing at Fairfield Prep on Monday afternoon, 3-0, got its first victory of the season on Senior Night at Ken Strong Stadium on Wednesday evening. After falling behind 1-0 at 25:26 of the first half, the Blue … [Read more...] about Booters notch 1st win; girls top Foran Lions, 1-0