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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice As part of the city’s 2026 festivities celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Dorinda Borer will bury a time capsule on the Green at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 for a future generation of Westies to … [Read more...] about West Haven burying time capsule to mark nation’s 250th anniversary

More smiling faces, ready to start the new school year! … [Read more...] about Ready for the new year!

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer New England has more than its share of mafia and crime lore, stories and history. From New Haven’s Wooster Street to Little Italy in New York, the northeast is one of the richest areas of … [Read more...] about Crime drama to use city as film backdrop

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The final bulk trash pickup week of 2026 is Sept. 14-18. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 … [Read more...] about Bulk trash hauled citywide, Sept. 14-18

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Health Department held an Overdose Awareness Day observance Monday on the front steps of City Hall to honor the lives lost to overdose, support grieving families, and reinforce its shared … [Read more...] about Overdose Awareness marked at City Hall

The West Haven Chapter of Lions Club continued its commitment to local students with its sixth annual School Supplies Drive, collecting and donating a wide variety of classroom essentials for children in need throughout the West Haven Public School … [Read more...] about Lions Club continues school supply efforts

Organizers looking to erect a Peace Officers Memorial are asking the public for financial help. On Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, Mayor Dorinda A. Borer, Police Chief Joseph Perno, and Deputy Police Chief Joseph Romano, joined members of … [Read more...] about Peace Officers Memorial needs donations

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer When talking about the city’s beaches, Mayor Dorinda Borer is brief and to the point. “It’s a jewel, it’s our greatest asset,” she says matter-of-factly.   In office now for … [Read more...] about Beach St. project kindled commerce, investor interest

On August 26th, the West Haven Community House celebrated the grand opening of its new Early Learning Center. This center will start the education process for children from 2-5 years old. This period of education is crucial in brain development for … [Read more...] about WHCH opens Early Learning Center

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has announced a proposed city ordinance aimed at strengthening the enforcement and regulation of electric propulsion vehicles to ensure pedestrian safety. The proposed … [Read more...] about E-vehicles subject of new city ordinance