Each Thanksgiving, the West Haven Voice keeps the tradition of putting the West Haven and Notre Dame football teams on the front page. Thanksgiving football in the area has been a staple for nearly a century. Last night, the WHHS Blue Devils hosted Fairfield Prep at Ken Strong Stadium, the first night-before- Thanksgiving home game ever. Today, the Green Knights play a tough Hamden Green Dragons in the Green Bowl at Hamden. A great tradition continues.
Holiday tradition
Each Thanksgiving, the West Haven Voice keeps the tradition of putting the West Haven and Notre Dame football teams on the front page. Thanksgiving football in the area has been a staple for nearly a century. Last night, the WHHS Blue Devils hosted Fairfield Prep at Ken Strong Stadium, the first night-before- Thanksgiving home game ever. Today, the Green Knights play a tough Hamden Green Dragons in the Green Bowl at Hamden. A great tradition continues.
Rings NYSE closing bell
West Haven’s Snigtha Mohanraj, a 3M Young Scientist Challenge Runner-Up, rang the closing bell on New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 11.
Sandy Point residents start new association
The new Sandy Point Neighborhood Association takes its name from the natural formation in New Haven Harbor. The point is considered one of the finest natural habitats in the city along with the tidal marsh
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Historian's Corner
The first Thanksgiving thanked Providence for survival. The feast included invitations to local tribesmen.
Cultural mapping project ends 1st phase
As part of the museum’s centennial exhibit, a “visual representation,” or wall, displays more than 300 names of West Haven men and women from the past 100 years who served in all branches of the U.S. armed forces.
Wins SFA award
State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) received an award from the Statewide Firefighters Association at its annual convention for her work on advocating and securing an additional $5 million to fund the state’s Fire Training Academies. From left of right: Rich Innamorato, John Carew, Phil Markey, and Borer.
FDWH begins safety seat testing
Target of Orange donated eight carseats to aid in the CWHFD shown are: Capt. Stephen Panza, firefighter Chris Iadorola, Louis Siva, Target employee, Becky Berdmark, Target Employee, firefighter Michael Pastir, Unidentified Target employee, Ophelia Barnett Human Resources manager, firefighter Kevin Scanlon, Fire Chief Michael Terenzio, and firefighter Christopher DuBois.
FDWH begins safety seat testing
Firefighter Thomas O’Toole, Fire Chief Michael Terenzio, Captain Jason Cameron, and Firefighter Michael DiMassa stand under the banner announcing the Child Seat Safety Program.
‘Read to Grow’ visits WHCH students
Jean Vitale, Director of the West Haven Family Resource Center explains Hello Sometimes to students at the West Haven Community House during the Nov. 10 presentation.
Rotary gives dictionaries
West Haven Rotary Club recently conducted its annual giveaway of dictionaries to third grade students around the city. Dorinda Borer (first row, extreme right) conducted the distribution to the third-grade students at St. Lawrence School on behalf of the club. Pictured along with Borer are the students, Linda Smith, third grade teacher, and Principal Paul DeFonzo.
Scanlon signs with Merrimack
Hamden Hall Country Day School senior Christian Scanlon signed a national letter of intent to play Division I baseball at Merrimack College. He was joined at the ceremony by his parents, Paul and Kelly Scanlon, brother Jey Scanlon, grandmother Kazuko Yamaguchi, and friend Giuliana Discher.
Booters ousted
Goalkeeper Brian Carew and #13 Diego Soto go up for the ball on a corner kick against the Chieftains. Conard topped the Westies, 1-0, ousting them from tournament play.
Seahawks head to regional title contest
Seahawk running back Tristian Crawford (#4) runs for daylight. The Seahawks advance to the regional championship game with a 39-0 win over Ansonia.
