Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center a $6,300 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG). The grant will … [Read more...] about Vets Museum wins grant to ease losses
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Bond grants fund rehab plans; aid Arts Center, Poli Mansion
The city’s state delegation to the General assemblyannounced West Haven will be receiving significant state funds to update several projects. The $4 million in funding will support two overall projects to improve and invest in the shoreline and … [Read more...] about Bond grants fund rehab plans; aid Arts Center, Poli Mansion
‘Ole Blue Eyes’ spotlights centennial finale
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The City of West Haven Centennial Celebration Committee drew the curtain on the first great chapter in the story of West Haven on Dec. 12 with a free concert paying tribute to the Chairman … [Read more...] about ‘Ole Blue Eyes’ spotlights centennial finale
‘Toys for Joy’ effort makes holiday bright
Peer Advocates at West Haven High School have been running a toy drive for the past 20-plus years. The drive, which has taken on the name “Toys for Joy” within the last decade, provides toys for West Haven Public School students as well as younger … [Read more...] about ‘Toys for Joy’ effort makes holiday bright
City remembers Pearl Harbor 80th
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council commemorated Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on Dec. 7. Before a gathering of veterans, city … [Read more...] about City remembers Pearl Harbor 80th
NC firm makes pitch at city composting site
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Representatives from a South Carolina composting company showed the company’s extended aerated static pile composting system to area municipal officials and regional and state partners at the West … [Read more...] about NC firm makes pitch at city composting site
Swingtime Band ends Centennial celebration
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Centennial Celebration will officially close with a concert by American Swingtime Featuring the Echoes of Sinatra Orchestra on Sunday. The show is set for 2-4 p.m. in the West … [Read more...] about Swingtime Band ends Centennial celebration
New Year brings new leader at WHCH
The new year will usher in new leadership changes at West Haven Community House, the city’s cornerstone for social services for the past 80 years. Amy Guay-Macfarlane, Assistant Executive Director for Programs, has been promoted to Executive … [Read more...] about New Year brings new leader at WHCH
US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Edith E. Mackrille School was ranked the 25th-best elementary school in Connecticut by the U.S. News & World Report in a recent issue. Judith B. Drenzek, the assistant superintendent, … [Read more...] about US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
Advisory Council makes a $2k donation
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice WHEAT Executive Director Rose Majestic received an oversize check for $2,000 from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and members of the University of New Haven Mayor’s Advisory Commission at the West Haven Emergency … [Read more...] about Advisory Council makes a $2k donation