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By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice There’s a new champion. Eighth-grader Daniel Stewart of Harry M. Bailey Middle School won the 44th Annual West Haven Public School District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the West Haven High … [Read more...] about 8th grader wins 44th spelling bee

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer honored 22 married couples of at least 50 years at the city’s annual Valentine’s Day party Friday. Maple Street residents Walter and Myrna Clinton, who have been married … [Read more...] about Couples wed half-century honored by city

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City employees attended mandatory ethics training led by officials from the Office of State Ethics in the Harriet C. North Community Room at City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer required all city … [Read more...] about City workers take mandatory ethics class

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice S&P Global on Jan. 24 raised its long-term credit rating to BBB+ from BBB on the city’s general obligation bonds while assigning a “positive” outlook, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced.  … [Read more...] about Bond rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s

Three West Haven elementary schools – Edith E. Mackrille, Forest, and Seth G. Haley – have been named Schools of Distinction for the 2022-23 school year. Connecticut schools are named Schools of Distinction when their performance and/or … [Read more...] about Three schools awarded for ‘Distinction’

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice More than two dozen 9th District residents turned out at Haley Elementary School on Jan. 30 to participate in Mayor Dorinda Borer’s “Conversation & Connection” series. Borer has been … [Read more...] about First mayoral ‘Conversation’ makes ‘Connection’ with 9th District crowd

Ed Note: The passing of local businessman Wayne Capone, Jan. 26, shocked many in the West Haven Community. His friend Mark Palmieri remembers his lifelong friend in this tribute. By Mark Palmieri Guest Contributor The sudden passing of … [Read more...] about Capone remembered for generosity

State Rep. William "Bill" Heffernan (D-115) was sworn in last week at the State Capitol for his first term representing the 115th District. Heffernan won a special election on Jan. 23 to replace Dorinda Borer, who resigned after she won her race for … [Read more...] about Heffernan takes oath in Capitol ceremony

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice State Librarian Deborah Schander and Rep. Bill Heffernan (D-115), joined Mayor Dorinda Borer and West Haven Public Library officials Monday to relaunch the library’s bookmobile and mobile … [Read more...] about Library relaunches the Bookmobile