By Joe Reagan Executive Director, Wreaths Across America Over the past few days, I have had an opportunity to chat with several fellow Veterans, Service Members, Military family members, and Gold Star families. It is beyond the … [Read more...] about Recent events and a time to reflect
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Liberty Coin Club relocates
The Liberty Coin Club of West Haven has relocated its coin shows previously held at the West Haven Elks Club to the Hilton Garden Inn, Milford. Liberty Coin Club schedule: Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12. … [Read more...] about Liberty Coin Club relocates
Farmers Market set to celebrate family with special events
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market, in collaboration with Sustainable West Haven and the West Haven Prevention Council, presents Family Day, an inclusive and interactive day filled with fun activities to celebrate the city’s families and community. … [Read more...] about Farmers Market set to celebrate family with special events
Marks 98th year with family
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
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