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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and chief of staff Tom J. McCarthy presented a citation to Vertical Church Senior Pastor Ken Vance on Nov. 8 to celebrate the recent grand opening of the church’s Dream Center … [Read more...] about Vertical Church cited for new Help Center

The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2023 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring the Gamewell Alarm Box which graced the poles of West Haven for many years. This is the fifth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. There … [Read more...] about WHFD ornaments on sale

By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer Over the last few decades, the Debonair Beach Motel at 296 Beach St., has slowly deteriorated from being a popular destination for upper-class residents to stay and enjoy quality food and live music, into an … [Read more...] about City, owners discuss fate of Debonair

With the turn of the calendar to November, thoughts start drifting to Thanksgiving Day, and a group of residents has a special thought with the holiday: feeding those who might not have a meal or anywhere to go. The 12th Annual Community … [Read more...] about 12th Community Thanksgiving in the works

Nov. 7, the voters of the city determine which candidates will be their choices to run the city for the next two years. In an effort to bring information in the waning days of the campaign, the Voice sent a questionnare to the candidiates. The … [Read more...] about Candidates make final pitch to voters

Last week City resident Karen S. Elimelech organized a peace vigil for Israel at the John Ireland Bandstand at the West Haven Green. With the help of former Mayor Ed O’Brien and 8th District Councilman Victor Borras, the vigil was planned in less … [Read more...] about Residents organize Peace Vigil on Green

Former Waterbury Democrat Mayor Michael Jarjura came to West Haven City Hall Monday afternoon to formally endorse the write-in candidacy of Steven R. Mullins for mayor of West Haven.   In 2005, Jarjura was elected Mayor as a write-in … [Read more...] about Jarjura endorses Mullins

Contributed Photo By Michael P. Walsh  Special to the Voice The family of the late Z’s Corner Cafe owner John “Johnny Z” Ziada will unveil a street sign christening the cafe’s landmark corner of Campbell Avenue and Court … [Read more...] about Street sign memorializes John Ziada

Photo by Michael P. Walsh West Shore Fire Department Fire Marshal Keith T. Flood demonstrates a home fire sprinkler during a live burn at the third annual West Haven Fire, Emergency Management, 911 ERS, Police & Health Expo in Old Grove Park … [Read more...] about ‘Prevention’ theme of Fire Expo

A two-office suite on the lower level of a city building officially became an art space. With the ribbon cutting ceremony complete, Sept. 19, at 377 Main St., the venue is now the headquarters for ArtsWestCT -- whose mission is to center creative … [Read more...] about ArtWestCT opens dedicated space