Theatre of the Absurd We have always likened the annual – or in the case of the State of Connecticut, biennial – budget process to a line from Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado.” The haughty Pooh-Bah is asked to sign a letter to the Mikado, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Youngster with city ties accepted into program
This summer, Dean Hassan-Ortegon from Hamden, son of former resident Catherine Ortegon, will join elementary school students from across the state and country to take part in a academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth … [Read more...] about Youngster with city ties accepted into program
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington The stalling of every project that is proposed in West Haven is frustrating enough, the Havens, Hello the brewery.. Funny, housing seems to get approved quickly enough. Aren’t our resources, spread thinly enough now? … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy, honeybunch, hope all is goin’ well in your neck o’ the woods. Here in the Asylum by the Sea things are beginning to percolate on a number o’ issues, and it’s only February. And a warm one it’s been from what we usually git. I gotta feeling Ole … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Conlan to lead Elm City’s annual parade
West Haven resident Joanne Marie Conlan named 2023 Grand Marshall for the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Conlan joined the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee in 2004, the year her daughter Moriah was Parade … [Read more...] about Conlan to lead Elm City’s annual parade
City celebrates Black Heritage
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice WEST HAVEN, Feb. 17, 2023 — The city recognized the “proud legacy, unique heritage and vibrant culture” of African Americans and the pioneering contributions they have made to writing the great … [Read more...] about City celebrates Black Heritage
The week in photos – February 9, 2023
Heffernan 2nd FD historian
Retired Lt. William Heffernan was sworn in as the official Historian of the West Haven Fire Department on Jan. 26. Bruce Sweeney, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, administered the oath of office as friends and family looked on. … [Read more...] about Heffernan 2nd FD historian
Recycling rules topic of confab
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A standing room-only crowd of more than 100 residents participated in a free recycling workshop at City Hall on Jan. 19 to learn “what goes in the blue bin and what doesn’t.” Mayor … [Read more...] about Recycling rules topic of confab
Allingtown FD awarded grant for radios
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Jan. 27 awarded the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown a $927,333 grant for new radios, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Chief Michael R. Terenzio … [Read more...] about Allingtown FD awarded grant for radios