Whether it’s the fact that we’re getting on in years or we’re havin’ more fun than we ought to, it seems 2022 is flying by at break-neck speed. Here we are in April already, and Easter is jest 10 days away from the time yew git this missive. That’s … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Veterans’ license plates now available
A new Connecticut law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue special registration marker plates to veterans or armed forces member who served in periods of war. State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) championed this bill in the 2021 Legislative … [Read more...] about Veterans’ license plates now available
Rossi vows change after audit
An audit prompted by alleged misuse of federal COVID relief fund has city officials reeling, but that same time angry at the findings. Ordered by state officials after the arrest of former State Rep. Michael DiMazza last year, the audit, done by … [Read more...] about Rossi vows change after audit
The week in photos – March 24, 2022
Westies ousted from state play
The season came to a crushing end for the West Haven boys hockey team with a 4-3 loss to Fairfield Prep in the opening round of the state tournament. Despite rallying from a 3-0 deficit, No. 12 West Haven suffered the crushing loss when fifth-ranked … [Read more...] about Westies ousted from state play
Hidden Gems
Perhaps there are only spiders there, or something of that sort. So wrote the Russian novelist Dostoyevsky in anxious rumination on what heaven might be like. Of course since then we've become too sophisticated for the one-size-fits-all … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Carrigan takes 3rd in nation in Great Reading Games
By Michael O’Brien Special to the Voice May V. Carrigan Intermediate School won 3rd-place -- in the nation -- in The 2022 Great Reading Games hosted by Learning Ally. Students at Carrigan achieved a score of 1,881,011 with a total of … [Read more...] about Carrigan takes 3rd in nation in Great Reading Games
Tax relief offered elderly, diabled
The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2021 incomes, weekdays from Feb. 15-May 13 in the assessor’s … [Read more...] about Tax relief offered elderly, diabled
Around Town
Kite event honors Ziada The second annual Kite Event hosted by the First Congregational Church of West Haven will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. The event will take place on the lawn in front of Savin Rock on Captain Thomas … [Read more...] about Around Town
Sweeney finally gets his big day!
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Keith Sweeney said it was worth the wait. After a two-year pause because of the coronavirus, Sweeney, who was named West Haven’s Irishman of the Year in 2020, finally received his honor … [Read more...] about Sweeney finally gets his big day!