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Brewing storms prompt parking rule reminders

January 8, 2025

To help crews expedite snow removal, city officials are reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per the “Severe Weather” […]

Local band to revisit convention!

January 8, 2025

Back by popular demand! A West Haven-based band is once again traveling to the West Coast to showoff their talents to music industry leaders. The […]

Opioid deaths plummet in city, region

January 8, 2025

In a nation still reeling from the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, the latest statistics from New Haven, West Haven, and East Haven offer […]

Turcotte named Annawon Lodge Master

January 8, 2025

Worshipful Master Douglas Turcotte By Steven R. Mullins Past Master, Annawon Lodge Douglas Turcotte will be formally installed on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:30 […]

Tree lighting opens holiday season

December 11, 2024

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied Mayor Dorinda Borer and her special guest, Carrigan Intermediate School fifth grader […]

Incident forces tweak of security protocol

December 11, 2024

By Danny Atkinson Voice Writer The staff and students at West Haven High School faced a crisis on the morning of Nov.15, when a student […]

60 WHHS kids had their own ‘Squanto’

December 11, 2024

By Stacy Sutton Asst. Principal, WHHS As a student, I remember learning about the story of the first Thanksgiving. It was a story I enjoyed, […]

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Local band to revisit convention!

Shown are Front row -- Matteo Perrelli, 12, Guitar; Willow Podoloff,12, Vocals; Harris Wallman, 9, Bass Guitar. Rear -- Maximus Binkoski,11, Vocals ; Ray Wallman,12, Guitar; Jake Zabawar,14, Guitar; Antonio Rivera,12, Drums; Missing: Dylan Land,13, Piano.
Breakfast with Santa

Paige the dog, wearing pajamas, wags its tail for Santa Claus during a Breakfast with Santa event at the Department of Parks and Recreation on Dec. 14. Paige’s mama is city resident Elizabeth Tuttle.
Editorial cartoon
Hot rod craze topic of local’s research

Local enthusiast Morgan Dunnigan is looking for information and photos concerning the heyday of the hot rod craze in the 1950s and 1960s. He hopes to put together a book on the topic based on his research
RipTide re-opens!

Mayor Dorinda Borer cuts the ribbon with RipTide Restaurant & Bar owner Andrew Wrzosek to celebrate the waterfront establishment’s grand opening under new ownership at 38 Ocean Ave. on Nov. 22.
Hibernation

The hibernation project from the students at the West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A.
Hibernation

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project
Hibernation

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project
Hibernation

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project
Santa, Borer bring holiday cheer to seniors

Mayor Dorinda Borer welcomes Santa Claus to the West Haven Senior Center’s “Merry & Bright Holiday Luncheon” at Cielo Banquet Hall on Dec. 6. At the catered luncheon, more than 60 senior center members received a gift bag from the mayor and a personalized belt bag from the center. The event featured entertainment by Jose Paolo and included a raffle for a poinsettia plant decorated with scratch tickets and a raffle for a bottle of wine and a fleece blanket. It also included photos with Santa, of course.
Santa, Borer bring holiday cheer to seniors

Mayor Dorinda Borer, third from left, welcomes Santa Claus to the West Haven Senior Center’s “Merry & Bright Holiday Luncheon” at Cielo Banquet Hall on Dec. 6. With Borer and Santa are, from left, senior center program coordinator Donna MacLennan, Elderly Services Director Alyssa Maddern, senior center office coordinator Jim Arria, Youth and Family Services Director Diane Dietman, youth services coordinator Coraly Colon and personnel administrative floater Lauren Kenney. At the catered luncheon, more than 60 senior center members received a gift bag from the mayor and a personalized belt bag from the center. The event featured entertainment by Jose Paolo and included a raffle for a poinsettia plant decorated with scratch tickets and a raffle for a bottle of wine and a fleece blanket. It also included photos with Santa, of course.
Historian's Corner

Many future high school and college players began their careers in the SHJBL. How many of these players can you recognize?
Historian's Corner

Many future high school and college players began their careers in the SHJBL. How many of these players can you recognize?
Seahawks’ cheer team wins nationals

The West Haven Seahawks Tiny Mites left Orlando, FL with the Pop Warner National Cheerleading Championship.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Ja’Kha Little gets the layup in the Blue Devils’ victory over the East Haven Yellow Jackets. His squad began the season with a win streak.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Riley Patton battles for the puck in the Westie Sharks game versus Hall/Conard.
WHHS Sports Roundup

No. 23 Noelle Lawrence goes for the basket versus the Spartans.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Thomas Porto scores on a wrap around to tie the game against Lyman Hall.
WHHS Sports Roundup

West Haven wrestler Julian Montiel looks for an opening in his match against Amity.
WHHS Sports Roundup

Mark Aiken slams an Amity opponent in his victory at Amity.
Taryn Walker makes her own drive hoop for the Westies against Amity.