By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2021 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 19-23 and Sept. 13-17. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more … [Read more...] about Bulk trash schedule listed for new year
WestieBlue is the go-to site for all things in city sports
It is hard to believe the internet’s WestieBlue.com is in its eleventh year of existence. Started over a decade ago by West Haven’s own Mike Madera, the website has grown into the locals’ go-to sports site for youth through high school sports. … [Read more...] about WestieBlue is the go-to site for all things in city sports
Historian’s Corner
Washington’s Brown Suit Federal Hall, New York City Temporary Capital of the United States April 30, 1789 George Washington laid his hand upon a large Bible, one that had been loaned for this purpose by a local … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City reminds residents of proper tree disposal
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags and other items can become … [Read more...] about City reminds residents of proper tree disposal
Victory is new assistant
ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, the not-for-profit located in the Winsted/ Torrington area, has conducted two Team Training Sessions this fall, in October and in December, placing five Service Dogs and two Facility Dogs. The … [Read more...] about Victory is new assistant
City ends FY’21 in the black; $2.2M surplus
The city’s audit for the budget year that ended last June shows continued progress. That was the word from City Hall this week, as Mayor Nancy N. Rossi touted the publication of the state-mandated review on deadline. “The City of West Haven’s … [Read more...] about City ends FY’21 in the black; $2.2M surplus
HHS grant aids substance abuse fight
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has approved and funded a grant application submitted by Bridges Healthcare for educating West Haven’s young people on the pitfalls of substance use, … [Read more...] about HHS grant aids substance abuse fight
Climate crisis talk just more Kabuki
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's famous axiom is that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. It's an even worse thing to manufacture. Although President-elect Joe Biden obviously disagrees. … [Read more...] about Climate crisis talk just more Kabuki
Editorial
2021 Wish List for city With the first issue of the New Year, the West Haven Voice traditionally opens with a top three issues we hope are resolved in the next 12 months. The year 2020 was by all accounts a unique on in the history of this … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have not written this column for a short time and I’m going to run a number of catch-up items in this week’s edition. Would you please take this opportunity to update me if the gripes you had previously submitted have not … [Read more...] about Gripevine