West Haven Public School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ann Druzolowski has retired after 12 impactful years. Comfortable in her last days before retirement, Dr. Anne Druzolowski (Dr.D) took time to reflect on her 12 years working for the West … [Read more...] about ‘Dr. D’ calls it a career after 12 years
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Blue Devils take SCC title
The season has come to a close for the West Haven volleyball team. Hosting fifth-seeded Branford, the fourth-seeded Westies fell to the Hornets 17-25, 17-25, 25-21, 12-25 in the first round of the Southern Connecticut Conference Division C tournament … [Read more...] about Blue Devils take SCC title
Competing in pageant
Amani Jaramoga, an employee for the City of New Haven, will be competing for Miss Connecticut USA in February 2021 in Farmington. Jaramoga is a pageant winner in the Miss USA and Miss Universe organization, and she is the current Miss West Haven USA … [Read more...] about Competing in pageant
WHCH marks Head Start’s anniversary
By Kathy Hart-Jones Special to the Voice This month, early childhood educators and advocates celebrate the rich history and abundant successes of Head Start at the local, state and national levels. Head Start was launched in 1965 by … [Read more...] about WHCH marks Head Start’s anniversary
‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
Music. It is one of those cultural vehicles that transcends culture, ethnicity, or social status. Every race and all of civilization has used music for religion, art, rites of passage, even death. A local pop artist and teacher is looking to … [Read more...] about ‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
Piantino Library vacates Center
The Louis Piantino Library moved from its longtime home last week, and awaits a new location. The purchase of the building by the Acorn Group earlier this year prompted the move when a rental agreement could not be agreed. Library workers, volunteers … [Read more...] about Piantino Library vacates Center
A fond look back!
It wouldn’t be a summer in West Haven without looking back at the glory days of the Savin Rock Amusement Park.Fewer and fewer residents remember the park, and the fun it brought to millions of people for decades. Shown are (from top)-- The Scooter … [Read more...] about A fond look back!
Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
The 148 members of Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2020 have made history, graduating in the midst of a global pandemic. Notre Dame held amended Commencement Exercises on June 13, 2020. The Commencement began with the singing of the national … [Read more...] about Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
Family, friends honor Jerry!
On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and honored with parade. Born in Queens, NY, Canadeo came to Connecticut in 1943, where he married Madeline Orio, and had three … [Read more...] about Family, friends honor Jerry!
Westie Class of ‘20 gets a send-off
By Mackenzie Meaney Special to the Voice A little rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of West Haven High School. On Monday, June 29, half of the class of 2020 gathered in the parking lot on the side of the school to celebrate … [Read more...] about Westie Class of ‘20 gets a send-off