E-F-F-I-G-Y was the winning word for 7th grader Ariel Akwada at the 43rd Annual West Haven School District Spelling Bee for grades 5-8 held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in the auditorium of the West Haven High School. Akwada, a … [Read more...] about Spelling champs crowned during 43rd annual bee
Voice Profile
Pacapelli named Marist coach
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Nicole Pacapelli, a 2010 West Haven High School graduate, was named the women’s soccer head coach at NCAA Division I Marist College on Jan. 17. She is the first WHHS alum to become a Division I head … [Read more...] about Pacapelli named Marist coach
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City remembers Pearl Harbor attack
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council commemorated Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at the West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center on Dec. 7. The ceremony, traditionally … [Read more...] about City remembers Pearl Harbor attack
City honors longtime employee Conroy
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Tom Conroy, a former program coordinator at the Department of Parks and Recreation, received citations from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and state Rep. Dorinda Borer dedicating the Painter Park pavilion as … [Read more...] about City honors longtime employee Conroy
Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
Harry M. Bailey Middle School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, last week, to commemorate the grand opening of its food pantry, which was able to expand due to a $12,500 donation from Stop & Shop. The ceremony featured representatives from … [Read more...] about Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
Fire Expo highlighted expertise
By MICHAEL P. WALSH Public Relations Information Coordinator The city joined West Haven’s three fire departments to mark the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, police, public … [Read more...] about Fire Expo highlighted expertise
City teen wins $40,000 nationwide scholarship
College Board announced that West Haven High School student Antonio Ponton has earned one of two monthly $40,000 scholarships through BigFuture, the College Board’s online guide that helps students plan for life after high school. “I was … [Read more...] about City teen wins $40,000 nationwide scholarship
City teen Gardner wins national pageant
Mackenzie Gardner, West Haven High School Class of 2022, was recently crowned the 2023 Miss American Teen during the Miss American Coed Nationals at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. “I feel incredibly honored to carry the title of … [Read more...] about City teen Gardner wins national pageant
Fireworks highlight city’s celebration of Labor Day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2022 Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular is set to launch off Bradley Point at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The display, billed as “They Will Be Heard on the … [Read more...] about Fireworks highlight city’s celebration of Labor Day