The Mayflower Compact When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with … [Read more...] about Editorial
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The week in photos – November 24, 2022
Westies head to Fairfield Prep; unbeaten season is on the line
In a season of highlights, the West Haven football team just keeps adding to them. Pushed to the brink, the Westies continue to respond. Trailing by three points and with the hopes of an undefeated season quickly slipping away, the Westies … [Read more...] about Westies head to Fairfield Prep; unbeaten season is on the line
Swim Club takes opening meet win v. Oxford
The West Haven Swim Club opened its 2022-2023 season with a win over the Oxford Otter, 322-248 on Nov. 12. The team took first place in 32 of the 64 individual events and 10 out of the 16 relays over Oxford. Although swimmers raced all four strokes, … [Read more...] about Swim Club takes opening meet win v. Oxford
Christmas in the Schoolhouse, Dec 3
St Lawrence School, 231 Main St., is hosting its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors, crafters, raffles, food, grand prize drawing, St Nicholas Children’s Center, boutique and more are featured. All proceeds … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Schoolhouse, Dec 3
Seahawks move on from regionals; cheer teams win
The West Haven Seahawks 8U and 11U teams were both victorious on Saturday in Billerica, MA in their New England Pop Warner regional semi-final playoff games. The 8U team (9-1) with a slow start in cold and windy conditions and a 0-0 tie after one … [Read more...] about Seahawks move on from regionals; cheer teams win
Youth hockey teams get back to regular season
The West Haven Mite B hockey visited Norwalk against a tough Junior Whalers team and had some great plays. Goals were scored by Jack Weiss, J.P. Beebe, Landon Alling, Austin Picard, Kiera Harrison as well as Finn McLaughlin. The Westies … [Read more...] about Youth hockey teams get back to regular season
Historian’s Corner
Pilgrim or Puritan? We today often use the words Puritan and Pilgrim interchangeably, and yet the difference in the two is quite significant: those who came on the Mayflower to found the starving colony of Plymouth in 1620 were the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City honors longtime employee Conroy
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Tom Conroy, a former program coordinator at the Department of Parks and Recreation, received citations from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and state Rep. Dorinda Borer dedicating the Painter Park pavilion as … [Read more...] about City honors longtime employee Conroy
Veterans Day rites honor living, deceased
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A legion of veterans and their families from near and afar, together with city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and Surfside Veterans, descended on the Veterans Walk of … [Read more...] about Veterans Day rites honor living, deceased