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Hidden Gems
In the mood for craftiness? West Haven has more artisanal work for sale at the Tyler Newkirk Craft Company at the B&B Farm on Jones Hill Road. Newkirk is an old hand at the crafting game, having started at age 15. Starting his … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Swingtime Band ends Centennial celebration
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Centennial Celebration will officially close with a concert by American Swingtime Featuring the Echoes of Sinatra Orchestra on Sunday. The show is set for 2-4 p.m. in the West … [Read more...] about Swingtime Band ends Centennial celebration
Around Town
Lions Club collecting food for WHEAT The West Haven Lions Club will be collecting non-perishable food items for the holiday season at Physicians Physical Therapy on 544 Campbell Ave. Lions Club members will bring the items collected to WHEAT … [Read more...] about Around Town
Mite A tops Ridgefield sextet in 6-4 thriller
The West Haven Mite A Travel Team was back in action right after Thanksgiving with a pair of road wins. On Saturday, the Westies traveled to Ridgefield, winning 6-4 in a very competitive match-up. Logan Minio had the hat trick in … [Read more...] about Mite A tops Ridgefield sextet in 6-4 thriller
TOP 4 TEAMS IN USA! Seahawks fall to defending champ; end record year with a 12-1 mark
The West Haven Seahawks (13-1) arrived in the warm Florida sunshine ready to play football and vie for a national Pop Warner championship at the 10U level. The team won the Connecticut and New England Regional championships in recent weeks, … [Read more...] about TOP 4 TEAMS IN USA! Seahawks fall to defending champ; end record year with a 12-1 mark
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The First Christmas in SpaceAboard Apollo 8 Space travel has become so routine that some of us cannot remember a time when it generated great excitement and captured the imagination of the world--a time … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
New Year brings new leader at WHCH
The new year will usher in new leadership changes at West Haven Community House, the city’s cornerstone for social services for the past 80 years. Amy Guay-Macfarlane, Assistant Executive Director for Programs, has been promoted to Executive … [Read more...] about New Year brings new leader at WHCH
US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Edith E. Mackrille School was ranked the 25th-best elementary school in Connecticut by the U.S. News & World Report in a recent issue. Judith B. Drenzek, the assistant superintendent, … [Read more...] about US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
Trio ends tenure with Board of Ed
After eight successful years, Rosa Richardson (Vice-Chairman), James Morrissey, Sr., and Rosie Russo have concluded their tenures as board members for the West Haven Board of Education. Their final board meeting was Nov. 15 in the West Haven High … [Read more...] about Trio ends tenure with Board of Ed