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The West Haven Voice is looking to the past to move toward the future. As we look for more ways to serve our reading public, both in print and online editions of the newspaper, we are looking for those who might want to dabble in a bit of writing … [Read more...] about Voice looks to the past for a new project

It is said the only things sure in life are death and taxes. One more should be added: change. Things change, circumstances change, decisions are made, and what was once familiar is gone and replaced by something else. In a sense, that is … [Read more...] about Turkington’s legacy are the thousands helped

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer combined two traditional valentine celebrations for the city’s older residents on the holiday of love. On Feb. 14, Borer honored more than 70 West Haven Senior Center … [Read more...] about City celebrates couples

The 9th District panel of the Republican Town Committee is hosting a series of meetings in order to address public concerns and add to its membership. The committee panel will meet the first Thursday of each month, beginning with March 6 at the GOP … [Read more...] about 9th District GOP plans confabs

The West Haven Black Heritage Committee has chosen longtime youth and community activist Levi Jordan as the second recipient of the "Ernestine Jackson Citizen of Distinction Award." This honor replaces the previously named "African-American … [Read more...] about Youth advocate tapped for Black History award

It was a success. A local music group of local teenagers traveled west and wowed attendees of a national convention of music instructors. The 2025 Teach Kids Music All-Star Band, a local youth band, gave an what was called an “astounding … [Read more...] about Young Rockers wow ‘em in Anaheim

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice With a little creativity coupled with a passion for the arts, Mayor Dorinda Borer has facilitated an $8,000 donation to West Haven High School to help fund a St. Patrick’s Day performance in New … [Read more...] about Borer aids funding of WHHS band NYC trip

United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas, subsidiaries of Orange-based Avangrid Inc., on Jan. 30 kicked off their West Haven “Main Street” event, a three-week campaign to promote city businesses’ participation in the EnergizeCT Small Business … [Read more...] about Avangrid kicks off‘ Main Street’ effort

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025 Assistant Principals of the Year. Laura Dixon, a West Haven resident, is among the three winners this year. An assistant principal of John Barry … [Read more...] about City resident winner of statewide award

The season’s first major snowstorm hit the area Sunday night with a polar vortex following. Voice readers sent in their snow pictures to our various social media sites, enjoying what the weather had to offer. Thanks to Elinor Slomba, Councilwoman … [Read more...] about First snowstorm