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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the fifth year in a row, the city joined West Haven’s three fire departments to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police … [Read more...] about Record crowd attends Expo ‘25

This month, Mackrille students enjoyed a special visit from Meg Kingston of our Food Services team to celebrate Farm to School Week. Meg shared the journey of vegetables grown in the school garden and at local farms, highlighting the importance of … [Read more...] about Mackrille marks ‘Farm to School Week’

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. … [Read more...] about Safety Expo returns Saturday

By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association recently hosted a picnic at the Admiral Street Headquarters for returning and future members from the University of New Haven. Mayor Dorinda A. Borer, … [Read more...] about Allingtown volunteers welcomed back

By Dominic Konareski   Voice Staff Writer  West Haven is home to many things. Some are well-known, others are not so well-known – what if something is so great, but most of the town has no clue it even exists? That’s what the … [Read more...] about Improvements enhance Vets Museum

At a young age Ryan Carew, son of Rich and Kathy Carew (Mulkerin School of Irish Dance), joined Team West Haven’s Special Olympics program, first on the track team and then moved on to swimming. Ryan was always there keeping people happy and making … [Read more...] about Team West Haven hosts 25th Ryan’s Walk, Oct. 5

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice More than 270 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Fall Festival bocce competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Saturday and Sunday. The 2025 Unified Sports Fall … [Read more...] about Special Olympians roll into city

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Latino resident Abelardo King has been tapped to receive the city’s coveted Hispanic American of the Year award on Friday, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Borer and the West Haven Hispanic … [Read more...] about King tapped ‘Hispanic of Year’

The city had its annual 9/11 Memorial at Savin Rock with the traditional candlelight vigil.Last week marked the 24th anniversary of the attack by Islamic extremists that resulted thedeaths of more than 2,700 Americans … [Read more...] about A city mourns

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Washington Elementary School celebrated its grand reopening on Aug. 19, marking "A New Beginning” for the students, staff, and community. Families, teachers, and invited dignitaries joined together to … [Read more...] about City celebrates grand opening of the new Washington School