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By Kim-Marie Mullin  Special to the Voice West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins has accepted the nomination of the West Haven Independent Party to run for City Councilor-At-Large in the upcoming November general … [Read more...] about Mullins seeks at-large council seat under Independent Party’s banner

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jack Miklos, the Department of Parks and Recreation’s head lifeguard, received a citation from Mayor Dorinda Borer on Aug. 12 for his recent rescue of a young male swimmer in distress off Sea Bluff … [Read more...] about Lifeguard honored for heroism

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and state Rep. Treneé McGee were joined by neighbors, city officials and volunteers to dedicate the Imani Community Garden on Aug. 13. The flower, fruit and vegetable garden is … [Read more...] about Imani’s Garden fulfills a dream

Classes for the West Haven Public Schools 2025-2026 school year will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for all students. School officials noted the first day will be a full-scheduled, with no half-day planned. Breakfast and lunch will be served. … [Read more...] about City schools to open next Wednesday

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Following the sudden resignation of Rich Boshea as head coach, the West Haven High School athletic department has announced that Tom Unger will serve as the interim head football coach for the Blue Devils … [Read more...] about Unger named interim coach for ‘25 season

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dorinda Borer cut a “Westie blue” ribbon with members of the West Haven High School boys and girls tennis teams, city officials, neighbors, and project contractors to celebrate the official opening … [Read more...] about Courts reopen at Painter Park with new twist

The West Haven School System is conducting registration online for new students or has in-person registration if necessary. Parents or guardians looking for registration information or to register a child should go to www.whschools.org and click on … [Read more...] about Registration now open for new students

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer joined city native Brian F. Banning Jr. to unveil a butterfly sculpture dedicated to his late mother in Old Grove Park on July 22. Banning, who now lives in Tennessee, … [Read more...] about New sculpture enhances Old Grove Park

West Haven’s Mayor Dorinda Borer city’s  State Delegation announced last week, the city was awarded $2,400,000 for a “Neighborhood Pedestrian Safety Project” by the State Bonding Commission. The project includes street paving … [Read more...] about Bond award to fund school safety upgrades

City Fair Rent Commissioners Steven R. Mullins and Effie Prokopis were reappointed by Mayor Dorinda A. Borer to the Commission. The City Council confirmed their reappointments at its July session. The terms expire in February 2027.  They are two … [Read more...] about Fair Rent Commission reappoints two members