By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and a group of Vietnam veterans to light the Christmas tree on the Green at the city’s annual holiday kickoff Nov. 25. After … [Read more...] about Tree-lighting opens Christmas season
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Historian’s Corner
Christmas, 1917 By Seth G. Haley As written, 1955 It was Christmas, 1917; the occasion World War I; the place a tiny village in France, a village with one little shop, a few houses, a beaten chateau. Stationed there … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Mite squads continue torrid scoring pace
The West Haven Mite B hockey team hosted East Haven at home. The Westies got on the board early with a goal from Callen Tagliatela, assisted by Maddy Demayo. Parker Vitelli, Blake Bova, and Luke Salkins also scored for West Haven. Dean Azano … [Read more...] about Mite squads continue torrid scoring pace
Hanukkah menorah lighting on Green set for 4 p.m. Monday
The city’s annual Hanukkah menorah lighting on the Green is set for 4 p.m. Monday. The lighting will mark the fifth night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their … [Read more...] about Hanukkah menorah lighting on Green set for 4 p.m. Monday
WHFD-Allingtown gives oath to trio on Tuesday
City of West Haven Fire Department–Allingtown will be conducting a swearing-in ceremony for three recently hired firefighters. For the first time in its history, the department will be swearing its first female full-time career firefighter.’ … [Read more...] about WHFD-Allingtown gives oath to trio on Tuesday
Westies play for first Class LL title since ‘02
For the first time in two decades, the West Haven football team is headed back to the state finals. Behind two touchdown passes and a pair of touchdown runs by Nick Conlan, the Westies topped Greenwich, 26-13 ,in the Class LL semifinals at … [Read more...] about Westies play for first Class LL title since ‘02