By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Festival brought back the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of “the Rock” for a weekend, giving thousands of festivalgoers a glimpse into the amusement park’s glorious past and why it … [Read more...] about Fest brought back Rock heyday
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Best of the West, Aug. 14
A local business owner is sponsoring a family event to help build a scholarship fund, and to provide school supplies for local students. Called, The Best of the West, this daylong basketball tournament will feature teams from various neighborhoods … [Read more...] about Best of the West, Aug. 14
Mammography clinic scheduled July 21 & 28
Women in West Haven looking to receive a breast cancer screening are invited to visit the Yale-New Haven Health Mobile Mammography Unit when it comes to town later this month. The unit will be at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center on July 21 and 28. … [Read more...] about Mammography clinic scheduled July 21 & 28
Popular bands headline Savin Rock Festival ‘22
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Classic rock bands Parkway Diner and The British Legends of Rock Show will headline the Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, respectively. The … [Read more...] about Popular bands headline Savin Rock Festival ‘22
FUSE cast readies for show July 23
FUSE Theatre of CT will present Kimberly Belflower's play "Lost Girl" on July 22and July 23 at Gateway Christian Fellowship, Bull Hill Lane. "Lost Girl" is a new play by the award-winning, up-and-coming American playwright Kimberly Belflower, … [Read more...] about FUSE cast readies for show July 23
‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing shovels of mulch, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, city officials and volunteer “tree tenders” dedicated the planting of an American white oak at Painter Park’s main entrance during West Haven’s Arbor … [Read more...] about ‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
City cited for work in developing
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Planning Director Christopher Soto celebrated the city’s new economic development certification by displaying West Haven’s “2022 Silver Certified Community” plaque at … [Read more...] about City cited for work in developing
Neighborhood, church group aid Point make-over
A large group of Vertical Church members performed what could only be described as a “Makeover” when they descended in force this past weekend to cleanup numerous gardens that had become seriously overgrown at the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary on Beach … [Read more...] about Neighborhood, church group aid Point make-over
Class of ‘22
The West Haven High School Class of 2022 walked its way into history Tuesday night with ceremonies at Ken Strong Stadium with family and friends on hand to celebrate. Having a mix of traditional pomp and joyous whimsey, the most recent alums finished … [Read more...] about Class of ‘22
Fireworks moved; Festival, concerts remain
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city has decided to move the 2022 Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular from July 2 to Labor Day weekend to give West Haven’s biggest event “more of a local flavor,” Mayor Nancy R. Rossi … [Read more...] about Fireworks moved; Festival, concerts remain