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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Two of the city’s finest helped launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday. The moment police Lts. Anthony Pacileo and Jay Masi pushed down on a red, white and blue plunger box, … [Read more...] about City celebrates 4th with a bang

Just before the ending of the 2025 General Assembly session, West Haven Center District Fire Chief James O'Brien, Center District Fire Commissioner and Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Chief John Carew, retired Center District Lieutenant and … [Read more...] about Local fire leaders talk issues in Hartford

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mr. Bubbles Laundromat, a new self-service laundry at 1088 Boston Post Road, celebrated its grand opening July 1. After dubbing Mr. Bubbles “the Disney World of laundromats,” Mayor Dorinda … [Read more...] about Laundromat opens on the Post Road

New Haven’s Columbus Autobody Works, which was opened in 1928 by Vincenzo DiLauro, has been owned and operated by the family for four generations. The shop’s continued success has come down to a few simple and clear factors: a dedication to … [Read more...] about Columbus Auto has city connections

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Under sunny skies at Ken Strong Stadium, West Haven High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 honoring the achievements of the Class of 2025. A total of 498 students crossed the stage … [Read more...] about Class of ’25 exits!

By Istihad Rabbi International American University  The Los Angeles-based International American University has conferred West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman and Justice of the Peace Steven R. Mullins with the degree of Doctor of … [Read more...] about Mullins receives honorary doctorate in CA

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School made a remarkable impression at the 2025 Halo Awards, held at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Competing against dozens of schools statewide, West Haven stood out by earning … [Read more...] about Westies aglow at Halo Awards

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, led the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal, guiding the more than 40-unit procession of veterans, bands and … [Read more...] about Navy vet leads annual march

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice The West Haven Public Schools community is mourning the loss of Richard Hodes, a cherished former art teacher who dedicated over 30 years to the district and whose influence stretched across … [Read more...] about Teacher, artist Hodes honored by students

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dozens of veterans and their families from across Connecticut, joined by city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and three fire departments, came out May 24 to help … [Read more...] about 17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated