By Michael P Walsh Special to the Voice The luck of the Irish has officially found its favorite son. David Coyle, the charismatic master of ceremonies who brings West Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to life, has been named the city’s … [Read more...] about Coyle tapped Irishman of Year
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Waterfield named parade honor attendant
The New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club in partnership with The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has named Caroline Pfaff as the 2026 Parade Queen and Meghan Waterfield as the 2026 Honor Attendant. Pfaff and Waterfield … [Read more...] about Waterfield named parade honor attendant
Winter’s cold glory
Readers Dolores Libow (left) and William Ellis (above) sent this picture in the aftermath of last week’s snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of the white stuff on the region. Temperatures hovering near zero saw salt water ice formations on the … [Read more...] about Winter’s cold glory
Romano now WHPD Asst. Chief
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer congratulates and joins newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Joseph Romano, center, and Chief Joseph S. Perno during a promotional ceremony at the Police Department on Tuesday night, Jan. 6. Capt. Joseph Romano was sworn … [Read more...] about Romano now WHPD Asst. Chief
Jewish Festival of Light marked
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
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