By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Rabbi Schneur Wilhelm of Chabad of Milford-Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont was joined on the West Haven Green by Mayor Dorinda Borer to celebrate the third night of Hanukkah on Dec. 16. … [Read more...] about Jewish Festival of Light marked
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SRO crowd packs NHSO performance
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A sold-out crowd of more than 600 concertgoers packed the West Haven High School auditorium Dec. 19 to see a spectacular holiday performance by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. For the … [Read more...] about SRO crowd packs NHSO performance
WH winter teams get into swing
The West Haven hockey team was looking to get off to a quick start to the season. While the Westies did not pick up a win, they played well in a 3-2 loss at defending state champion, East Haven. Trailing 1-0 in the opening period, Jack … [Read more...] about WH winter teams get into swing
Tree-lighting kicks off holidays
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Dorinda Borer and her special guest, St. Lawrence School fourth grader Madeline Rivera, to light the West Haven Green Christmas Tree during the city’s annual … [Read more...] about Tree-lighting kicks off holidays
Master Ferraro calls it a career
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer As the West Haven Academy of Karate marks its 50th anniversary, the moment it brings comes with a deep sense of pride, reflections and transformation. Founded in November of 1975 by Charles … [Read more...] about Master Ferraro calls it a career
Quick thinking saves cafeteria worker
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice At West Haven High School, what could have been a frightening moment turned into a powerful example of care, composure, and community. During lunch earlier this week, Deanna Rozmus, a production worker, … [Read more...] about Quick thinking saves cafeteria worker
Halloween Haunt
Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count … [Read more...] about Halloween Haunt
FD teaches students fire safety
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice As part of Fire Prevention Month in October, the West Haven Fire Department visited Washington Elementary School and Savin Rock Community School to teach students important fire safety lessons. Fourth … [Read more...] about FD teaches students fire safety
Pumpkin Patch ’25
Sisters With a New Attitude (SWANA), led by West Haven artist Deborah Elmore, put on a lively and well-attended Community Pumpkin Patch for the children of Allingtown on Saturday, Oct 4 in Glade Street Park. ArtsWest members were there decorating … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch ’25
King feted at city’s Hispanic of Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Latino journalist Abelardo King received the city’s coveted Hispanic American of the Year award at the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19. During a midday ceremony on … [Read more...] about King feted at city’s Hispanic of Year