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The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center is hosting a reception for the presentation of a new exhibit on Saturday, March 26, from noon-2. The museum is located at 30 Hood Terrace.  Mark Matthiessen, a New Haven resident and … [Read more...] about Patch Blanket honors Viet-era personnel

With the public having its last opportunity to speak on how it would like to see federal COVID relief funds spent, a wide range of ideas was presented to city officials during a meeting in West Haven High School’s auditorium last week. The special … [Read more...] about Public’s ARPA ideas impress city officials

Following the recent lifting of mask mandates by Gov. Ned Lamont, both the city and school system have made masks optional unless and until circumstances require a change of course. Both City Hall and all city schools made masks optional as of … [Read more...] about City, schools make masking optional

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice After a two-year pause because of the coronavirus, Keith Sweeney will finally get his celebratory day on St. Patrick’s Day.  Sweeney, an integral part of West Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day … [Read more...] about Sweeney to wear the green — finally!

By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice  The Rev. Melina Dezhbod was ordained to the Order of Priests by The Rt. Rev. Laura Aherns, Bishop Suffragan of Connecticut on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the Episcopal Church of … [Read more...] about Iranian refugee ordained at Holy Spirit

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In a time still dominated by the coronavirus, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi lifted spirits — again — by delivering valentines to 30 married couples of 50 years and more during the city’s 32nd annual … [Read more...] about McCarthys celebrate 67 years together

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker joined members of the Connecticut Association for Human Services at the West Haven Community House on Feb. 2 to promote a free … [Read more...] about Officials tout tax benefits for city families

Since making the difficulties in the local police department a call to action, the chairman of the agency’s ruling body is encouraged by the reaction he’s seen thus far. Police Commission Chairman Ray Collins said this week the result of statements … [Read more...] about Commission PD concerns gain traction

It will be the last – and possibly best – time for city residents to give their input on how the city could best utilize federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. The federal program, passed by Congress to aid cities and towns that suffered during the … [Read more...] about Special confab set for Feb. 23; HS tour added

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has established a committee to oversee the city’s allocation of funding from the U.S. Treasury Department’s American Rescue Plan Act. On Jan. 25, Rossi presided over an … [Read more...] about Rossi announces panel to oversee funds