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
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Young Rockers wow ‘em in Anaheim
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
Borer aids funding of WHHS band NYC trip
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
Avangrid kicks off‘ Main Street’ effort
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
City resident winner of statewide award
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
First snowstorm
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
City rolls out salt-sprayer for snowstorms
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Jan. 14 unveiled the city’s new anti-icing sprayer for pretreating roads during storms. The 1,000-gallon sprayer, which contains magnesium chloride, an anti-icing … [Read more...] about City rolls out salt-sprayer for snowstorms
Trip to UN
Rotary International was influential in the founding of the UN after World War II. Rotary International has a seat in the General Assembly and holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization by the UN’s Economic and … [Read more...] about Trip to UN
Brewing storms prompt parking rule reminders
To help crews expedite snow removal, city officials are reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per the “Severe Weather” parking ordinance under Chapter 188 of the West Haven Code, … [Read more...] about Brewing storms prompt parking rule reminders
Local band to revisit convention!
Back by popular demand! A West Haven-based band is once again traveling to the West Coast to showoff their talents to music industry leaders. The 2025 Teach Kids Music All-Star Band is traveling to California this month to perform at the … [Read more...] about Local band to revisit convention!