Voice Profile

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A united front of city leaders and first responders were joined by a group of mental health experts on the steps of City Hall to publicly mark Day 1 of Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1. … [Read more...] about Leaders shine light on mental health awareness

Poems written by Gabriella Sapeinza, “Moon” (3rd grade, Pagels School), Sofie Burns, “Change of a Caterpillar” (4th grade, Pagels School), and Gianna Aniballi, “The Pouring Rain” (8th grade, Bailey … [Read more...] about Three students take top prizes in ‘24 contest

The West Haven Theatre Workshop cast and crew, under the direction of Tracy Stratton performed "Newsies - A Broadway Musical" last week. The production brought hundreds to the WHHS auditorium for the large-cast musical. The troupe performed four … [Read more...] about ‘Newsies’ delivered!

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Makes rescue in her 1st fire Just weeks on the job as the first female career firefighter for the City of West Haven Fire Department-Allingtown, Samantha Trayer was waiting for that all-important call: her first real fire. On the afternoon of … [Read more...] about Firefighter makes her training count

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By Michael P. Walsh Special to the voice Sandy McCauley, a long-standing member and volunteer of the West Haven Irish American Club and the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, has been named West Haven’s Irishwoman of the … [Read more...] about McCauley tapped ‘Irishwoman of Year’

The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tres Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contes, which t was a … [Read more...] about Society Mardi Gras

City resident Helen Norman receives a citation in honor of her 100th birthday from Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration with family and friends at Apple Rehab West Haven on Feb. 9. With them are, from left, Norman’s children, John Norman Jr., … [Read more...] about Westie hits 100!

The West Haven Black Heritage Committee has chosen former 5th District City Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton as the first recipient of the Ernestine Jackson Citizen of Distinction Award.  This honor replaces the previously named … [Read more...] about Heritage panel names Hamilton 1st ‘Distinction’