By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Keith M. Sweeney, an integral part of West Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as a committee member and participant, will receive the city’s Irishman of the Year award at noon March 17 at the … [Read more...] about Sweeney named city’s Irishman of 2020
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Heritage panel picks Jackson, Blackwell
United States Army veteran Freddy Jackson has been named West Haven African-American Citizen of the Year by the West Haven Black Heritage Committee said Committee Chairman Steven R. Mullins. Jackson will share the honor with the late Teresa S. … [Read more...] about Heritage panel picks Jackson, Blackwell
WHHS troupe preps ‘Joseph’
West Haven High School Theatre Workshop is bringing back Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The production team of Director Margi Maher, Musical Director Phyllis Silver, and Choreographer/Set Designer T. Sean Maher thought there … [Read more...] about WHHS troupe preps ‘Joseph’
Cohen hopes to broker discussion
The Voice recently caught up with Councilman Barry Lee Cohen, R-10, the first West Haven Republican in three decades to be elected to a district council seat. A business owner and previously a global director for Enthone (now MacDermid … [Read more...] about Cohen hopes to broker discussion
McCarthys mark 70th anniversary
Celebrate 70 years together! William and Dorothy McCarthy are happy to celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on January 14. They were married in 1950 at St. Paul’s Church. Dorothy, a lifelong West Haven resident, says that the secret to a long … [Read more...] about McCarthys mark 70th anniversary
Trials give Khondker perspective
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Roman Khondker said his being raised in Bangladesh influenced him to pursue a life of public service. Just 20 years old, Khondker’s said his experience as a child gave him a great appreciation for … [Read more...] about Trials give Khondker perspective
Mike Last a man of many hats
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Serving in a number of roles in West Haven politics over the years, City Treasurer and Democratic Town Committee Chairman Michael Last said the time of the party boss is over. Last, who was born and … [Read more...] about Mike Last a man of many hats
Libero sees the city’s potential
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter As a teacher, principal, justice of the peace, Board of Education member and chairman of the Republican Town Committee, Pat Libero has dedicated her life to public service. She said she sees the potential of … [Read more...] about Libero sees the city’s potential
Stevens likes where she is….
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When the West Haven Community House was founded in 1941, founder Pauline Lang wanted to serve residents from ages 3 to 93. Patricia Stevens says the organization does their best to bring that goal to … [Read more...] about Stevens likes where she is….
Murillo family gives thanks in adversity
The story of Gabby Murillo is one of perseverance and community support. The 23-year-old returned home last Thursday after spending over five months in hospitals. Murillo is a West Haven resident who was participating in her dream internship … [Read more...] about Murillo family gives thanks in adversity