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
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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
Probus Club makes donation to WHCH
The West Haven Community House recently received a donation from the Probus Club of Greater New Haven in the amount of $2,185 to help offset the completion of a construction project at one of the agency’s residential homes for adults with … [Read more...] about Probus Club makes donation to WHCH
Solar panel installations at schools done
A solar energy developer Verogy recently completed mechanical installation city schools. The 1,888 panels comprising West Haven’s three projects will produce approximately 969,685 kilowatt hours of Class I renewable energy in their first year, … [Read more...] about Solar panel installations at schools done
Hundreds drawn to tree-lighting
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and a group of essential workers who helped West Haven through the coronavirus pandemic to light the Christmas tree on the Green at the city’s … [Read more...] about Hundreds drawn to tree-lighting