In lieu of COVID-19, the yearly coat drive for Bailey Middle School and Carrigan Intermediate School was carried out a bit differently.In past years, Bailey and Carrigan collected gently used coats, bought new coats, as well as received coat … [Read more...] about Schools purchase coats
‘House calls’ to continue 3-decades-old traditions for St. Valentine’s Day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the past three decades, the city has honored West Haven couples who have been married for at least 50 years with a Valentine’s Day party featuring entertainment, dancing and refreshments. … [Read more...] about ‘House calls’ to continue 3-decades-old traditions for St. Valentine’s Day
Annawon Lodge elects new Master
Saturday, Jan. 9, West Haven Annawon Lodge 115 AF&AM installed its officer core for the coming year. Leading the slate was newly elected Worshipful Master Edward Anyafulu. Anyafulu, stated his goals as worshipful master, “Our lodge has been … [Read more...] about Annawon Lodge elects new Master
Letters
Questions process Recently, the West Haven City Council voted unanimously to declare racism as a "public health crisis" in the City of West Haven. Below are the comments that I made to the City Council in public session prior to the … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
When the Capitol area was breached two weeks ago during a protest rally in Washington, we told callers to this newspaper to keep their powder dry. Too many were too willing to blame former President Donald Trump and (the most recent catch phrase) … [Read more...] about Editorial
Virtual town hall slated for Feb 3
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her staff invite residents to participate in a virtual town hall meeting on Zoom at 6 p.m. Feb. 3. The community event is aimed at fostering communication and transparency between City Hall and West Haven … [Read more...] about Virtual town hall slated for Feb 3
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In my last column, I covered complaints and questions in a catch-up mode. In doing so, I felt it gave you an opportunity to see where we were going with various gripes. Understandably, it takes time for responses to reach … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, sweetie pie, it seems that the month o’ January is flying by, and all those who thought the new year was gonna bring something new and different have, so far, been terribly disappernted. The year of 2021 has had as much or more bad news for the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City’s annual MLK tribute is streamed
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a virtual ceremony now airing on West Haven’s YouTube channel. The program commemorated the enduring legacy of King, who inspired … [Read more...] about City’s annual MLK tribute is streamed
Minority Leader Cohen assesses city
In the Jan 7 edition, Mayor Nancy Rossi and City Council Chairman, Ron Quagliani, provided their assessment of 2020 and what goals they set for this year. In this issue, we asked Councilman Barry Lee Cohen, Co-Minority Leader (R-10), to offer his … [Read more...] about Minority Leader Cohen assesses city