On October 14 it will be eight years since the Haven Project was announced with fanfare. A high-end retail outlet mall was planned for the area at lower Elm Street, and would include walkways and a amphitheater for events, as well as ample … [Read more...] about Lack of plan irks Rossi as area wallows
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WHHS student wins, two cited in essay contest
Morgan Montz, a rising senior at West Haven High School, won the first-place prize of $1,000 in the 2022 Connecticut Foundation for Open Government’s (CFOG) Forrest Palmer High School Essay Contest, while Vittoria Favia and Connor Hummel each won $50 … [Read more...] about WHHS student wins, two cited in essay contest
Building Committee chair issues interim report
Building Committee Chairman Ken Carney issued an interim report of sidewalk construction completed and/or under construction as approved by the City Council, recently. The construction plans are part of the expenditures under the American Rescue Plan … [Read more...] about Building Committee chair issues interim report
Bonding panel OKs funding for WHCH plans
Submitted Photo The State Bond Commission approved more than $930,000 in funding for capital upgrades to a pair of critical West Haven nonprofits at its July meeting in Hartford, House Bonding Committee Chair and State Rep. Dorinda Borer … [Read more...] about Bonding panel OKs funding for WHCH plans
Fest brought back Rock heyday
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
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