By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The lighting of the West Haven Green Christmas Tree will signal the start of the holiday season Saturday, complete with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual event will commence at … [Read more...] about Tree lighting begins holiday festivities
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Happy Thanksgiving
Holiday Tradition Thanksgiving Day means a lot of things: giving thanks for the many blessings we have, enjoying family and friends, and, of course, football. And longtime readers know the two teams grace our front page as they have for the better … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
S&P boosts city’s credit rating
For the second time in 10 months, S&P Global on Thursday, Nov. 7, raised its long-term credit rating for West Haven, sending the city from BBB+ to A- while assigning a “positive” outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer said she’s … [Read more...] about S&P boosts city’s credit rating
13th Thanksgiving Dinner plans underway
For the 13th year in its present format, the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Committee is gearing up for another successful event. The committee, made up of parishioners of First Congregational Church, is under the direction of Dinner Coordinator Bill … [Read more...] about 13th Thanksgiving Dinner plans underway
Mayor orders ‘burn ban’ in wake of drought
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice With no significant rainfall expected, the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and three fire departments are warning residents of a continued elevated fire risk, including … [Read more...] about Mayor orders ‘burn ban’ in wake of drought
McMahon hoped to preserve icon
It was not his original plan, but a West Haven native-turned-entrepreneur has done the next best thing for an iconic city building. James McMahon a city businessman and now Guilford resident is turning the former Hughson-Miller American Legion Post … [Read more...] about McMahon hoped to preserve icon
City salutes its veterans
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice An array of veterans and their families, together with city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and Surfside Veterans, gathered on the Veterans Walk of Honor to pay … [Read more...] about City salutes its veterans
Annual Veterans Day ceremonies slated
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will hold a Veterans Day tribute on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 11. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about Annual Veterans Day ceremonies slated
NHSO slates ‘Holiday Extravaganza,’ Dec. 13
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a special “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert at West Haven High School on Dec. 13, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. The 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about NHSO slates ‘Holiday Extravaganza,’ Dec. 13
Whiffenpoofs perform at Veterans Museum
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Yale University’s Whiffenpoofs, the nation’s best-known collegiate a cappella group, are performing a concert at the West Haven Veterans Museum on Nov. 16, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. The … [Read more...] about Whiffenpoofs perform at Veterans Museum