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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

William “Railroad Bill”  Barr is known by many titles, such as square dance caller and all around nice guy.  In 2019, then-Mayor Nancy Rossi added to his titles by appointing him as the Town Troubadour. The Troubadour is a position … [Read more...] about Annawon celebrates Barr’s 80th birthday

By Marilyn Wilkes, Land Trust of West Haven Vice-President  Fourteen West Haven High School digital media students have been selected to participate in the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Eco-Digital Storytellers program. … [Read more...] about 14 students aiding story project

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer brought her reading tour to a temporarily relocated elementary school on Meloy Road to highlight the importance of literacy. On Feb. 27, Borer met with students at … [Read more...] about ESL students mark ‘Read Across America’

The West Haven Scouts of Troop and Pack #821 marked the end of “Read Across America Week” last Saturday at Annawon Lodge. The program commemorates the life of Dr. Theodore Seuss Geisel, who went by the name “Dr. Seuss.” The iconic children’s … [Read more...] about Scouts, Masons mark literacy week, reading a classic by Dr. Seuss

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Feb. 6 swore in Rick Fontana as the city’s new emergency management director. Borer administered the oath of appointment to Fontana, 65, of West Haven, in the mayor’s … [Read more...] about Fontana sworn into office as new Emergency chief