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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

At this year’s Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 10, 2024, the corner of Church and Chapel Street in New Haven will be named Thomas E. Gallagher, Jr., Blvd. in recognition of his impact on the Irish community. He … [Read more...] about Parade remembers late Tom Gallagher

With the publication of her sixth book, a retired teacher is set for a Feb. 24 book signing in her hometown. Robin Cannon will host a book signing session at the Breakwall Restaurant, 305 Capt. Thomas Blvd, on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 1-3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Murder mystery is book No.6 for author

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Sabo, who called it a career Feb. 15 after 46 years of service with the city, was lauded by members of the West Haven Veterans Council a week earlier for … [Read more...] about Retired Sabo honored by veterans

Residents in Milford, Orange, and West Haven will have a new choice to make this election on who will serve them in the 117th General Assembly seat. With State Representative Charles Ferraro’s recent announcement that he will retire at the end of his … [Read more...] about Collins announces campaign for 117th

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Two career firefighters were promoted and a recruit firefighter was sworn in during a ceremony at the West Haven Fire Department of the First Fire Taxation District on Feb. 7. Bruce E. … [Read more...] about Ceremony marks promotions for WHFD

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