By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to rising coronavirus cases and restrictions limiting large public gatherings, the city has decided to postpone the 2020 Christmas tree lighting festivities to 2021. The tree will still be lit … [Read more...] about City tree-lighting canceled for 2020
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Part II Beginning in 1883, John Browning worked in partnership with the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to design a series of rifles and shotguns, including the models … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have found recently that a great many of you have been expressing your pride in this city of West Haven. In your letters to Gripe Vine, you have also described the irritants you have been viewing around the city. In the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Thanksgiving dinner ready to go
With the state battling an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Thanksgiving holiday has had to take on some different looks. The city’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, plans have been altered to deal with the new reality, while offering a … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dinner ready to go
Dear Felicia
Tell me effen yew’ve heard it before, sweets, but, “Happy Thanksgiving!” The Mystick Maidens of the Marsh are assembling with the usual fanfare this year, but using the new norms of social distancing we’ve had to get a bigger tent. High Mystick … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
St. Lawrence teacher wins music grant
Ms. Polina Mann, a music educator at the St. Lawrence School, has been awarded a classroom grant by the Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF). The grant will be used to purchase ukuleles. “Since we will not be able to sing in … [Read more...] about St. Lawrence teacher wins music grant
The week in photos – November 12, 2020
Squirt B team splits weekend ice action
The West Haven Squirt B travel hockey team went 1-1 last weekend, with a tough loss to Wonderland Wizards on Saturday. Despite strong pressure from the offense and solid defense and goaltending, the Westies were unable to get on the board and … [Read more...] about Squirt B team splits weekend ice action
Lady Westies can’t untrack; booters win
The West Haven volleyball team has closed the regular season. The Westies snapped their five-match losing streak with a 3-0 victory over Whitney Tech last Monday evening in Hamden. The Westies won by scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-7. Neve … [Read more...] about Lady Westies can’t untrack; booters win
UI gives city grant to plant new trees
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city received a $10,000 grant from United Illuminating to plant new trees and fittingly marked the special occasion at a downtown Arbor Day celebration Oct. 27. Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Tree … [Read more...] about UI gives city grant to plant new trees