By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran Gerald “Jerry” Cafferty will serve as the grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day parade when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 27. Cafferty, who turns 75 on May 20, will lead … [Read more...] about Gerald Cafferty to lead annual holiday parade
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Forum emphasizes economics and the arts
Arts and the relationship to economic prosperity was the topic of a recent public forum, sponsored by the city and ArtsWestCT. Randy Cohen, Vice-President of Research for Americans for the Arts, spoke about the arts as it relates to economic … [Read more...] about Forum emphasizes economics and the arts
Blue-Ribbon panel to promote arts, tourism
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has appointed a Blue-Ribbon Panel on Arts, Culture and Tourism to support arts investments in the community, to create a strategy for promoting tourism in West Haven, and to … [Read more...] about Blue-Ribbon panel to promote arts, tourism
Students learn in aftermath of April 15 events
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Ed. Note: Some contextual material was added to this story by Voice staff. The West Haven Public School district is turning the unfortunate events from last week’s beach incident, into a teachable … [Read more...] about Students learn in aftermath of April 15 events
CBC awards WHHS project for ‘team effort’
The Connecticut Building Congress recognizes outstanding building projects that exemplify project team excellence and represent the best practices in teamwork by project owners, architects, engineers, constructors and trades. Each year, CBC … [Read more...] about CBC awards WHHS project for ‘team effort’
Scout project upgrades Sandy Point park
Saturday, April 20th was a remarkable day for the Sandy Point Neighborhood and the City of West Haven. With support from over 30 volunteers, Nico Antonucci rebuilt a landmark City garden as his noteworthy Eagle Scout Project. The effort was … [Read more...] about Scout project upgrades Sandy Point park
American Family Care opens in city
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice American Family Care, the city’s newest urgent care center, marked its grand opening with the snip of a blue-ribbon April 23. Using oversize scissors, Mayor Dorinda Borer helped American … [Read more...] about American Family Care opens in city
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Borer makes new hires in key city departments
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer has expanded the city’s workforce by making several key hires, including the appointment of Jennifer Daddio as the new personnel director. Borer said Daddio brings 32 … [Read more...] about Borer makes new hires in key city departments
Messina new principal at St. Lawrence
The principal of a Southington-based Catholic school has been tapped to become the new principal of St. Lawrence School. James Messina will assume his new duties at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year in July. The announcement was made via … [Read more...] about Messina new principal at St. Lawrence