By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The First Christmas in SpaceAboard Apollo 8 Space travel has become so routine that some of us cannot remember a time when it generated great excitement and captured the imagination of the world--a time … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
New Year brings new leader at WHCH
The new year will usher in new leadership changes at West Haven Community House, the city’s cornerstone for social services for the past 80 years. Amy Guay-Macfarlane, Assistant Executive Director for Programs, has been promoted to Executive … [Read more...] about New Year brings new leader at WHCH
US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice Edith E. Mackrille School was ranked the 25th-best elementary school in Connecticut by the U.S. News & World Report in a recent issue. Judith B. Drenzek, the assistant superintendent, … [Read more...] about US News ranks Mackrille 25th in the state
Trio ends tenure with Board of Ed
After eight successful years, Rosa Richardson (Vice-Chairman), James Morrissey, Sr., and Rosie Russo have concluded their tenures as board members for the West Haven Board of Education. Their final board meeting was Nov. 15 in the West Haven High … [Read more...] about Trio ends tenure with Board of Ed
Advisory Council makes a $2k donation
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice WHEAT Executive Director Rose Majestic received an oversize check for $2,000 from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and members of the University of New Haven Mayor’s Advisory Commission at the West Haven Emergency … [Read more...] about Advisory Council makes a $2k donation
Residents asked to test for radon in their homes
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City Health Director Maureen B. Lillis is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their homes for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, … [Read more...] about Residents asked to test for radon in their homes
Probus Club makes donation to WHCH
The West Haven Community House recently received a donation from the Probus Club of Greater New Haven in the amount of $2,185 to help offset the completion of a construction project at one of the agency’s residential homes for adults with … [Read more...] about Probus Club makes donation to WHCH
The King of hypocracy!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Nike's latest TV ad is another slick paean to individual empowerment and prevailing despite the naysayers. Centered around Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the commercial features various … [Read more...] about The King of hypocracy!
Editorial
We will be watching.. As her second term ends amid scandal, and her third term began Sunday, Mayor Nancy Rossi sees the return of public trust to government as a major goal in the next two years. While it is admirable, and certainly necessary, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have received numerous complaints about the illegal dumping of trash at West Spring Street and Stevens Avenue. Residents have written to tell me they and their neighbors are pretty fed up with this ugly sight.. Gripe Vine … [Read more...] about Gripevine