By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer, Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana and Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine, Jr. on May 22 announced an “aggressive” water safety program for beaches and pools to keep … [Read more...] about Water Safety emphasis of program
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Eco-Park grand opening slated, June 11
The city and the Land Trust of West Haven are proud to announce the grand opening of Eco Park, a new coastal environmental space designed to restore native habitat and provide environmental education opportunities for the community. The public is … [Read more...] about Eco-Park grand opening slated, June 11
Treat leads Memorial Day Parade
Members of the Orange-based Connecticut Air National Guard’s 103rd Air Control Squadron march up the crowded Campbell Avenue parade route. By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran George “Butch” Treat led the city’s Memorial … [Read more...] about Treat leads Memorial Day Parade
Library, Vets Museum collaborate on lecture marking nation’s 250th
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Celebrations and presentations are kicking off with the United States’ 250th anniversary coming around the corner on July 4. The West Haven surrounding sections of New Haven played one of the biggest locational … [Read more...] about Library, Vets Museum collaborate on lecture marking nation’s 250th
UNH teams up to help area inventors
The University of New Haven is partnering with commercialization experts FORGE and mentorship program NextMinds to offer student inventors a tuition-free college degree and a clear path to commercialization The UNH, FORGE, and NextMinds (formerly … [Read more...] about UNH teams up to help area inventors
‘Butch’ Treat leads city parade
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran George “Butch” Treat will serve as the grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day parade when the patriotic procession steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Treat, a Marine Corps veteran who … [Read more...] about ‘Butch’ Treat leads city parade
UNH graduates Class of 2026
The University of New Haven hosted Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, to award more than 3,100 degrees to its Class of 2026. A highlight of the celebration was the Commencement address given by Martin J. O’Connor, a … [Read more...] about UNH graduates Class of 2026
Borer presents FY ‘27 budget plan
Mayor Dorinda Borer presented her recommended budget and five-year capital plan for fiscal year 2026-27 with no tax increase during a special meeting of the City Council on May 7 at City Hall. The no-tax-hike stipulation is good news to city … [Read more...] about Borer presents FY ‘27 budget plan
Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate dozens of new bricks on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The public event will include the … [Read more...] about Brick walk additions dedicated Saturday
Violence topic of session
By Lindsay Katz Special to the Voice Members of the community came together May 11 to honor survivors, uplift healing and stand united against domestic violence. Just off the boardwalk near Oak Street Beach, people of all ages joined in … [Read more...] about Violence topic of session