Grace Carleton Saunders Belanger celebrated her 98th birthday with family, recently. A lifelong resident of West Haven, she is the mother of five children, 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She also has … [Read more...] about Marks 98th year with family
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Lions Club collecting supplies
The West Haven Lions Club is collecting school supplies for West Haven students. Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy has graciously offered her office at 544 Campbell Ave. for the community to drop off donated items. Collections times are 9 … [Read more...] about Lions Club collecting supplies
United Illuminating tree trimming begun
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. Over the next three months, UI’s … [Read more...] about United Illuminating tree trimming begun
Playgrounds get funding
Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), Chairman of the State Bonding Committee, along with the entire West Haven state delegation, announced West Haven was awarded $430,000 for playgrounds throughout the city. A grant of $430,000 … [Read more...] about Playgrounds get funding
Centennial bocce tournament July 31
The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering 24 two-person teams for the Centennial Savin Rock Festival Bocce Tournament,set for 10 a.m. July 31 at the Old Grove Park courts on Palace Street. The coed, single-elimination tournament is … [Read more...] about Centennial bocce tournament July 31
EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’
It was January of 2020, and West Haven's Economic Development Commission - which had languished for some time, with only two commissioners remaining - was fully stocked and hot out of the gate: the commission had several meetings and began … [Read more...] about EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’
Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
The West Haven Centennial Concert Series will continue Friday night with Simply Swing, a 10-piece orchestra featuring “swinging horns, a dynamic rhythm section and wonderful vocals.” The two-hour concert is set for 7 p.m. in Old Grove … [Read more...] about Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Plan to get a Head start on Christmas shopping by going to the West Haven Historical Society's "Christmas in July" Craft Fair Saturday July 24, at the Poli House Garden at 686 Savin Ave. across from the Green. The Fair will run from 10-4. Rain date … [Read more...] about ‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Centennial volleyball tourney registering 6-player squads
The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering six six-person teams for the West Haven Centennial Coed Volleyball Tournament. The double-elimination tournament, for those 16 and older, is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at the Sea … [Read more...] about Centennial volleyball tourney registering 6-player squads
Vendors sought for market
The city is seeking craft, farm and food truck vendors to participate in the Tony Inzero Farmers Market, which opens its 2021 season July 8 on the Green. Through Oct. 23, the market at Main Street and Campbell Avenue will include state farmers … [Read more...] about Vendors sought for market