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By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer One of West Haven’s biggest retailers is about to get a face lift, and it is a move that is part of a state-wide initiative. The Walmart on 515 Sawmill Road, has been serving West Haven customers … [Read more...] about Walmart scheduled for renovations

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and Police Chief Joseph S. Perno are urging residents to remain vigilant and informed regarding door-to-door solicitors operating in the city. As a reminder, an ordinance proposed … [Read more...] about City issues warning on solicitors

The city invites community members to attend a pop‑up public engagement event for the Resilient Cove River Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St., near the park’s main facilities building. The drop‑in event … [Read more...] about Cove River Project plans drop-in event on May 16

The West Haven Retired Teachers’ Association collected and donated non-perishable food items, school supplies, and hygiene items to Bailey and Carrigan Pantries.  A monetary scholarship is given to WHHS seniors who pursue an education career. … [Read more...] about Retired teachers donate

More than 175 poetry submissions have come in from city students for the Annual “Poet-Tree” Competition being sponsored by The Land Trust of West Haven. West Haven poets Claire Zoghb and Tony Fusco will judge the poems, and the winners will be … [Read more...] about Poetry Contest winds down

The West Haven Voice will put out a special four-page edition, specifically publishing Mayor Dorinda Borer’s FY 2027 proposed budget, and the legal notice announcing the public hearing in order to comply with City Charter mandates. The special … [Read more...] about Voice to put out special budget addition

  The two major parties have new leadership. The West Haven Democratic Town Committee unanimously selected Kristen Malloy-Scanlon to lead the party for a two-year term at its organizational meeting on March 31, 2026. Malloy-Scanlon, a … [Read more...] about Town committees elect new leadership

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer is thrilled to announce that “The Big Dog Show,” a nationally renowned art exhibition, will take up residence near Savin Rock’s shoreline for three weeks as part of a benefit for … [Read more...] about Big Dog Show to benefit shelter

The city and the West Haven Veterans Council are seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 25. Participants must … [Read more...] about Marchers sought for annual Memorial Day Parade

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer held an inaugural meeting of the Charter Revision Commission on March 19. The organizational meeting took place in the City Council chambers of City Hall and marked the official … [Read more...] about Kelly to chair Charter Revision Commission