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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

Publicity Photos By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney, featuring Tony Kishman of the Broadway musical “Beatlemania,” will headline the Savin Rock Festival on Saturday in Old Grove … [Read more...] about Get ready to party!

The city, in partnership with the Land Trust of West Haven, has announced that construction of Eco Park will start in September. Formerly known as the Shoreline Resilience and Eco-Restoration Project, Eco Park spans 1 ½ acres of public … [Read more...] about September eyed for Eco Park construction

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Two of the city’s finest helped launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday. The moment police Lts. Anthony Pacileo and Jay Masi pushed down on a red, white and blue plunger box, … [Read more...] about City celebrates 4th with a bang

Just before the ending of the 2025 General Assembly session, West Haven Center District Fire Chief James O'Brien, Center District Fire Commissioner and Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Chief John Carew, retired Center District Lieutenant and … [Read more...] about Local fire leaders talk issues in Hartford

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mr. Bubbles Laundromat, a new self-service laundry at 1088 Boston Post Road, celebrated its grand opening July 1. After dubbing Mr. Bubbles “the Disney World of laundromats,” Mayor Dorinda … [Read more...] about Laundromat opens on the Post Road

New Haven’s Columbus Autobody Works, which was opened in 1928 by Vincenzo DiLauro, has been owned and operated by the family for four generations. The shop’s continued success has come down to a few simple and clear factors: a dedication to … [Read more...] about Columbus Auto has city connections

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice Under sunny skies at Ken Strong Stadium, West Haven High School held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 honoring the achievements of the Class of 2025. A total of 498 students crossed the stage … [Read more...] about Class of ’25 exits!