Who endows our rights? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” ~~~ The above … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I love your paper and I love West Haven. The people on Farm Hill Road have a flagpole. They have an American flag and beneath it another American flag but at the bottom is another American flag but at the bottom it says … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Whattsup, honeybunch? Here we are at the beginning of March already, and, judgin’ by the forecasts given by the people who do setch things for a living, March is coming in like a lamb, not that ferocious feline we have seen. That don’t mean that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
First grader wins award in national poetry contest
Ayyan Choudhury, the son of Hasan Choudhury, recently submitted a poem in a contest for students, nationwide. Ayyan is a first-grader at Alm E. Pagels. His peome, “What I Am Grateful For?” was selected among thousands of entries. The top 10 … [Read more...] about First grader wins award in national poetry contest
Cove River tidal gates get upgrade
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A New York contractor began construction last week on the new Cove River tide gate system and pedestrian bridge, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. City Engineer Abdul Quadir said the project, … [Read more...] about Cove River tidal gates get upgrade
Despite February storms, city still within budget on removal
February is finally over. What was a mild winter did a complete about-face within a three-week span. Arctic air, combined with a dip in the jet stream accounted for several major storms, with three dumping significant snowfalls on the region. Though … [Read more...] about Despite February storms, city still within budget on removal
The Week in Photos – February 18, 2021
Youth Hockey squads re-open the season
The West Haven Mite B travel hockey team jumped right back into action following the pause, playing two games on Feb. 6. On Saturday morning, the Westies played a split-squad game with the West Haven Mite A's. Evan Harrison did … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey squads re-open the season
Westies return to action
It has been a long 11 months for the high school hockey community opening night was welcomed with open arms. Throw in a good old-fashioned hockey rivalry, and the winter sports season has officially begun. That was the case in West Haven when … [Read more...] about Westies return to action
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Flushing Remonstrance “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” We all recognize these words from the U.S. Constitution’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner