Voice Profile
Firefighter makes her training count
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
Night at the Races
McCauley tapped ‘Irishwoman of Year’
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’
Society Mardi Gras
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
Westie hits 100!
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!
Heritage panel names Hamilton 1st ‘Distinction’
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’
New Haven Bank opens city branch
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and state Rep. Treneé McGee, D-West Haven, joined New Haven Bank President and CEO Maureen A. Frank and board of directors Chairperson Rolan Joni Young for a ribbon-cutting … [Read more...] about New Haven Bank opens city branch
Young rockers heading to West Coast
Dreams about playing a huge concert in California in front of thousands of people has just become a reality for a group of eight children through the work of Teach Kids Music, Inc., a local nonprofit. The TKM All-Star Band has been selected to play … [Read more...] about Young rockers heading to West Coast
City celebrates Hanukkah octave
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 fifth night of Hanukkah on Dec. … [Read more...] about City celebrates Hanukkah octave