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By Istihad Rabbi International American University  The Los Angeles-based International American University has conferred West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman and Justice of the Peace Steven R. Mullins with the degree of Doctor of … [Read more...] about Mullins receives honorary doctorate in CA

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice West Haven High School made a remarkable impression at the 2025 Halo Awards, held at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Competing against dozens of schools statewide, West Haven stood out by earning … [Read more...] about Westies aglow at Halo Awards

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, led the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal, guiding the more than 40-unit procession of veterans, bands and … [Read more...] about Navy vet leads annual march

By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice The West Haven Public Schools community is mourning the loss of Richard Hodes, a cherished former art teacher who dedicated over 30 years to the district and whose influence stretched across … [Read more...] about Teacher, artist Hodes honored by students

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Dozens of veterans and their families from across Connecticut, joined by city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and three fire departments, came out May 24 to help … [Read more...] about 17th addition to Veterans Walk dedicated

What does it truly mean to be a leader? Is it possible for one to set a standard for themselves and strive persistently to meet it? For Kenneth Notarino-Jeffrey, leadership is not temporary nor a title, but a daily practice, pieced together and … [Read more...] about City man defines leadership by his life

By Steven R. Mullins Allingtown VFA Recently, members of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association were honored by West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer for their commitment, bravery and dedication to protecting the people of Allingtown and the … [Read more...] about Allingtown Volunteers celebrate awards

West Haven. Fair Rent Commission Chairman and two time Republican Mayoral nominee Steven R. Mullins will be presented with an honorary doctorate in public policy from International American University in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Mullins to receive honorary doctorate

With the exit of the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) announced last week, the two predecessors of Mayor Dorinda Borer had their own take on the last seven-plus years, and the effects MARB had on the city. For former mayor Edward … [Read more...] about O’Brien, Rossi reflect on MARB’s exit

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice After nearly eight long years, the state Municipal Accountability Review Board on May 15 voted to end its financial oversight of the city. Mayor Dorinda Borer, who joined the Hartford … [Read more...] about 7-plus year review board reign ends