WHHS Theatre Workshop will present the 25th annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee (by William Finn, Rachel Sheinkin and Rebecca Feldman and with permission of Music Theatre International) on March 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Saturday the 24. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets for students of all ages are $5 (HS and college students need a valid ID) the Saturday matinee is free for senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased from any cast or crew member, at WHHS, or at Goldworks on Campbell Ave. Picture in the foreground is David O’Brien and on the bleachers, some cast members, from left to right, 1st row -- Mya Ginsburg, Gillian Chadderton, Courtney Skeens, Hannah Casman, and Matt Moody. 2nd row -- Dan Gallipoli, Wilson Valios, Gina Misurale and Shelby Gagne
Coleman W. Walsh Jr. receives an embroidered “Irishman of the Year” jacket from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi. Walsh became the 27th resident of Irish descent to be given the honor. A street sign with his name will hang in the plaza in front of City Hall’s Campbell Avenue side for the next year. Click title for story.
Joined by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Irishman of the Year Coleman William Walsh Jr. pulls off the shroud revealing the Kelly green street sign designating the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall “Coleman W. Walsh Jr. Square” for the next year at West Haven’s 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Friday. Looking on are, from left, master of ceremonies David Coyle and state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro, R-117. Click title for story.
Enduring the wind and cold, the dignitaries at last week’s Irishman of the Year unveiling in front of City Hall stand during the National Anthems of the United States and Ireland. Shown are: Donna Hackett Walsh, honoree Coleman W. Walsh, Jr., Mayor Nancy Rossi, Master of Ceremonies David Coyle, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117). During the ceremony a sign bearing Walsh’s name will hang on the lamp post in front of the plaza on the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall. Click title for story.
Coleman W. Walsh, Jr. with his wife Donna Hackett Walsh. Click title for story.
Borer reads at Washington School
Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) celebrated Read Across America Day to commemorate the birthday of children’s book author Dr. Seuss with students at Washington Elementary.Pictured are Rep. Borer (standing), Third Grade Teacher Rosemarie Virgalla, and Nicolas Console holding his “Green Eggs and Ham.”
The Democratic Town Committee officers were elected last week. In the foreground Peter Massaro, Cebi Waterfield and Michael Last, who was named chairman. Click title for story.
Students of the month
St. Lawrence School recently celebrated its students of the month for February 2018 in a ceremony held at the school. The students were honored for their academics and achievements in the classroom. Each student was awarded a pin and certificate, and the students along with their parents were invited to have breakfast with the pastor, the Rev. Jose Mercado, and Principal Paul DeFonzo. Pictured from left to right, (front row): Mia Miraldi, Grade 1; Azaria Correia, Kindergarten; and Grace Turcio, Grade 4. Middle row: Olivia Antoine, Grade 5; Ciara Clavaton, Grade 7; and Olivia Turcio, Grade 8. Back row: Fr. Mercado; Jaeden Masoperh, Grade 6; and DeFonzo.
Outgoing Republican Chairman Michelle Gregorio hands the gavel to newly elected Republican Chairman Patricia Libero, as interim Chairman Steven R. Mullins looks on. Click title for story.
Pirates and privateers on Long Island Sound, part 1.
Revolutionary-era residents in West Haven worried not only about British invasions, but privateers as well. Click title for story.
The members of the West Haven Bantam A-1 team show off their banner and their medals after winning the Tier IV State Championship last weekend. Click title for story.
West Haven native North Hansen breaks his own school records finishing second in the 200 and 500 freestyle events at the CIAC State Open meet to earn himself all-American consideration.
Playoffs end season
The winter youth sports season wrapped up over the last two weeks, and West Haven Voice photographer Russ McCreven made the trek to various venues to take in the action. This past week the West Haven Youth Basketball League conducted its own Gene Dillon Tournament, while other leagues finished the week before. Here are some high- light shots of the various playoff contests.
Playoffs end season
The winter youth sports season wrapped up over the last two weeks, and West Haven Voice photographer Russ McCreven made the trek to various venues to take in the action. This past week the West Haven Youth Basketball League conducted its own Gene Dillon Tournament, while other leagues finished the week before. Here are some high- light shots of the various playoff contests.
Playoffs end season
The winter youth sports season wrapped up over the last two weeks, and West Haven Voice photographer Russ McCreven made the trek to various venues to take in the action. This past week the West Haven Youth Basketball League conducted its own Gene Dillon Tournament, while other leagues finished the week before. Here are some high- light shots of the various playoff contests.
