By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and West Haven Fire Department Chief James P. O’Brien on March 7 announced a $2.67 million federal grant to hire eight firefighters in the … [Read more...] about Grant to fund new WHFD personnel
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, hon, spring will have sprung, and we’re headed toward warmer weather – excep’ in this burg it’ll stay cold and damp for the next few weeks, at least. Yup, “cooler by the shore” will be the phrase of the day for most … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: What does the Public Works Department have against patching potholes? We still have potholes from last winter that have never been repaved yet on Fairfax Street and Ardale Street, Its pathetic. West Haven is the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dickensian border policy
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist "I became, at ten years old, a little labouring hind in the service of Murdstone and Grinby." Thus relates David Copperfield in the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Of course, … [Read more...] about Dickensian border policy
Editorial
Get involved in budget Last week, Mayor Nancy N. Rossi unveiled her $173.4 million budget package for Fiscal Year 2024, beginning July 1, before a special session of the City Council. The annual March proposal begins a six-week process that … [Read more...] about Editorial
Around Town
Review celebrates 40th The 40th anniversary of the Golden Oldies Review (50's 60's 70's DooWop) is wcheduled for April 29 at the Cielo Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, from 7;30-Midnight. Music by DJ Charles Rosenay!! of Liverpool … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven Topography Part II Scientific tradition holds that the continental glacier entered and completely covered Connecticut about 26,000 years ago. In addition, tradition holds that the Ice Age … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
‘Lifeskills’ classes teach teens tasks they will need later
At West Haven High School, teacher Carissa Anastasio is helping juniors and seniors work on life skills that prepare them to become independent and a contributing member of society. Learning practical skills, the students are taking away abilities … [Read more...] about ‘Lifeskills’ classes teach teens tasks they will need later
Joanne Conlan leads Elm City parade
Squirt AA team comes up short in regional
The West Haven Squirt AA ventured last weekend to Exeter, NH to compete in the Tier 2 New England Regionals. Their quest to take home the title fell one game short as they fell to Winchester, MA, 4-3, in the title game. The Westies jumped … [Read more...] about Squirt AA team comes up short in regional