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
Voice Profile
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
Bridge opening brings out impressive crowd
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice With a vibrant crowd looking on, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, cut a red ribbon to “light the bridge” to mark the official opening of the new Cove River pedestrian … [Read more...] about Bridge opening brings out impressive crowd
Cove River Bridge opened Tuesday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and state Rep. Dorinda Borer were set to “light the bridge” to mark the official opening of the new Cove River pedestrian bridge. At press time, the public … [Read more...] about Cove River Bridge opened Tuesday
Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
The city celebrated its second annual Juneteenth commemoration on Saturday, June 18, at Brent Watt Park in Allingtown. The festivities included food, entertainment, booths and food. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States … [Read more...] about Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
Veterans’ Walk gets 14th addition
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Joined by city and state leaders and members of West Haven’s Veterans Council and three fire departments, dozens of veterans and their families from all corners of Connecticut and beyond … [Read more...] about Veterans’ Walk gets 14th addition
Allingtown tradition makes return
On Memorial Day morning, a wreath laying ceremony took place on the newly renovated Allingtown Green. The service honored the lives of Allingtown residents that died during war. It also honored all deceased members of the Allingtown Fire … [Read more...] about Allingtown tradition makes return
Culinary Arts offers hand-on experience
West Haven High School offers a comprehensive, hands-on culinary arts program for students who are interested in the food services industry. The program is spearheaded by Dana Kent, a Family and Consumer Science Teacher, who graduated from Johnson … [Read more...] about Culinary Arts offers hand-on experience