By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, City Clerk Patricia C. Horvath and West Haven Child Development Center Executive Director Patrice Farquharson revealed West Haven’s new centennial diaper bags at City Hall on … [Read more...] about Centennial babies will get a free gift
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City celebrates ‘Juneteenth’ holiday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi fittingly issued a proclamation declaring Juneteenth in West Haven on June 19 during the city’s first Juneteenth celebration in Allingtown’s Brent Watt Park. The … [Read more...] about City celebrates ‘Juneteenth’ holiday
Centennial kicks off!
Pop Rocks open celebration By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Westies young and old, many donning blue and white, gathered in Old Grove Park to help their beloved West Haven blow out the figurative candles on its 100th birthday … [Read more...] about Centennial kicks off!
Concert series begins July 9
The West Haven Centennial Concert Series will continue July 9 with Rubber City, “one of Connecticut’s premier concert, party and club bands.” The two-hour concert is set for 7 p.m. in Old Grove Park. The rain date is July 12. On July … [Read more...] about Concert series begins July 9
Designation prioritizes replacement of the city’s oldest school structure
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Washington Elementary School has been named on the priority list for a new school and is expected to receive $24 million in state funding for the project, state Rep. Dorinda Borer and Mayor Nancy R. … [Read more...] about Designation prioritizes replacement of the city’s oldest school structure
WHHS grad publishes poetry anthology
By Nevaeh Lugo Arts Editor, the Rostrum Ed. Note: The following was sent to the Voice with a request it be published as a feature. Senior Aianna Thomas has published a book of poetry, “No Rain No Flowers,” on the online shopping … [Read more...] about WHHS grad publishes poetry anthology
Schools host outdoor promotion ceremonies
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi attended outdoor promotion ceremonies last week at Savin Rock Community School, Bailey Middle School and Carrigan Intermediate School. On June 8, Rossi … [Read more...] about Schools host outdoor promotion ceremonies
Boat parade celebrates centennial, shore
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Ships ahoy! A patriotic parade of about 50 boats, American flags blowing in the wind, set sail across nearly 3 miles of the West Haven seaboard Saturday to christen the community’s 100th … [Read more...] about Boat parade celebrates centennial, shore
Rossi makes it official, announces 3rd run
Saying the city has moved forward and needs to “keep up the momentum,” Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced her plans for a third term in front of a crowd of supporters at the newly constructed Allingtown Green. Democratic Town Chairman and City … [Read more...] about Rossi makes it official, announces 3rd run
Fireworks, festival highlight city’s centennial celebration
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice WEST HAVEN, June 14, 2021 — The City of West Haven Centennial Celebration Committee will toast the community’s 100th anniversary with a six-month series of free concerts, historical exhibits and … [Read more...] about Fireworks, festival highlight city’s centennial celebration