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Blight has been an ongoing problem in the city for decades. With a new administration comes an innovative approach. Flanked by representatives from several city departments as well as the police and fire services, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced … [Read more...] about Blight Task Force given go-ahead

The public gets its one and only opportunity to critique and review Mayor Dorinda Borer’s $182.7 million budget, announced two weeks ago. A public hearing is set for tonight in the Harriet North Community Room of City Hall, 355 Main St. at … [Read more...] about Budget goes before public

By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer During her renowned career as an administrator and later principal of West Haven High School, the late Pam Gardner harbored the dream of building a lecture hall at WHHS where students could “transcend” … [Read more...] about Gardner memorial was a team effort

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Papa Dough’s, the city’s newest pizzeria, celebrated its opening in grand style March 27. Mayor Dorinda Borer cheered as Papa Dough’s co-owner Pasquale Villano, sporting a pair of oversize … [Read more...] about Papa Dough’s opens at Woodlawn

By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice On Monday, March 4, 2024, the West Haven Board of Education honored the late Pamela Gardner, former West Haven High School Principal, with a beautiful dedication to the high school’s newest addition, … [Read more...] about Lecture hall remembers Gardner

The University of New Haven announced today that Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., an innovative higher education leader with extensive experience in many facets of higher education administration, including enrollment management, fundraising, and … [Read more...] about UNH welcomes its 7th president

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer presented former school nurse Sandy McCauley with a navy blue jacket embroidered with her new distinction, “Irishwoman of the Year 2024,” during festivities observing the city’s … [Read more...] about Plaza named for Sandy McCauley

One man was brought back to life, last week, in an apartment fire that required the combined efforts of the city’s three fire services. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. According to a report by the City of West Haven – … [Read more...] about 5 FDs respond to Dogburn Road blaze

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city paid tribute to the nation’s Black trailblazers and the pioneering contributions they have made to upholding the traditions and values of African Americans at the 28th annual Black Heritage … [Read more...] about Robbin Watt Hamilton feted