The end of our captivity On Friday, the captivity many of us feel the last year has been with – for the most part – be over in many ways. Life will return to some semblance of normality with the opening of various establishments, and lifting of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am addressing my gripe through Gripe Vine to the City of West Haven: “Would you please do us all a favor and pave Dee Street?” Every year we submit requests to repave the potholes ridding this small street … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy sweets. Here we are in the middle o’ March already, and we got our annual taste of warmer weather only to have Ole Man Winter come right back and bring in cold winds and cold temps. On top of it, we had to suffer the annual “spring ahead” of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
‘Fill-A-Bag’ expands in city schools
By Sabrine Yaser, Rostrum Editor-in-Chief Ed. Note: The following appeared in the most recent edition of The Rostrum, the WHHS newspaper. It was submitted with a request it be printed in the Voice. We are always happy to highlight young … [Read more...] about ‘Fill-A-Bag’ expands in city schools
No new increase to highlight Rossi FY’22 budget plan
For the fourth time since taking office, Mayor Nancy N. Rossi will present a budget for the new fiscal year, and this one will have some positive news for city taxpayers if all goes well. The City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 this … [Read more...] about No new increase to highlight Rossi FY’22 budget plan
The week in photos – March 4, 2021
Youth Hockey Mite teams show their grit
The West Haven Mite B travel hockey team played a home-and-away series with Ridgefield. On Saturday, the Westies were the hosts with both teams playing strong offensively. Logan Minio and Anthony Parise both picked up hat … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey Mite teams show their grit
Devils blank Indians
While it is early in the season, the West Haven boys hockey team sure felt like it needed a big win. After losing a pair of lop-sided contests, West Haven traveled to Northford to play North Haven on Senior Night for the Indians. Scoring once … [Read more...] about Devils blank Indians
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part I See: Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 This year 2021, West Haven celebrates one hundred years since it became Connecticut’s youngest town. In observance … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Vendrella ‘kicks it’ on field, in classroom
The Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-State Academic Team was recently selected, acknowledging top performance in the classroom as well as the field. Among those chosen was West Haven High School senior soccer player Anthony Vendrella. … [Read more...] about Vendrella ‘kicks it’ on field, in classroom