By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Youth Soccer League President John Vinci flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 5. The moment Vinci flipped the switch, fireworks … [Read more...] about Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands
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‘Coffee with historian’ begins fund efforts
On July 1, West Haven Fire Department Historian William Heffernan hosted a fundraiser supporting the WHFD Historical Library. “Coffee with the Historian” was the first in what plans to be a series of fundraisers hoping to help pay for operating … [Read more...] about ‘Coffee with historian’ begins fund efforts
Mullins to be honored by Masons, Lions Club
The West Haven Lions Club and Annawon Lodge, #115, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven will be honoring Steven R. Mullins for a quarter of a century of service to West Haven at a dinner and testimonial program on Saturday, August 26th at … [Read more...] about Mullins to be honored by Masons, Lions Club
Family literacy focus of Council, guest
Last month, the West Haven Early Childhood Council organized a special event featuring Dr. Loretta Long, the esteemed actress known for her role as nurse Susan on the beloved children's television program, Sesame Street. The event aimed to highlight … [Read more...] about Family literacy focus of Council, guest
WHPD town hall addresses areas of public concern
Police Chief Joseph Perno addresses the crowd as Police Commissioner Paul Butler looks on. The crowd had many questions fielded by Perno and city officials. Approximately 70 citizens attended last week’s meeting at the West Haven Police … [Read more...] about WHPD town hall addresses areas of public concern
‘Igniting Talent’ boosts careers
By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer High school can be stressful enough for students even before they begin considering what they want to do after graduation and which career paths and options are available to them. Additionally, they may not … [Read more...] about ‘Igniting Talent’ boosts careers
Harbor dredging, shore impact heads agenda at Sound confab
Making New Haven Harbor more conducive to natural improvements was the topic of a recent discussion, and continued meeting between on state official, and various other interested parties. State Rep. Dorinda Borer recently convened a meeting … [Read more...] about Harbor dredging, shore impact heads agenda at Sound confab
City woman graduates GWCC with Board of Regents award
West Haven resident Patricia Hall, a recent graduate of the 2023 Gateway Graduating Class, has received the Board of Regents Medallion for Academic Excellence. She held a grade point average of 4.0 for a consecutive 60 credits. Patricia along with … [Read more...] about City woman graduates GWCC with Board of Regents award
Health officials issuing tips for indoor air quality
Last week’s second air quality emergency, due to continuing wildfires in Canada has prompted health officials to remind residents not only to stay indoors, but take some precautions to make sure the air inside their homes is not as problematic as … [Read more...] about Health officials issuing tips for indoor air quality
Campbell descendants visit sites
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The fifth-generation grandson and sixth-generation granddaughter of a “heroic” British army officer who died in West Haven during the Revolutionary War visited the city of his final resting … [Read more...] about Campbell descendants visit sites