James V. Spagone James V. Spagone, 92, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020 after a prolonged illness. A lifelong resident of West Haven, James was born on April 28, 1928, the son of Anthony & Nellie Spagone. … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Small business spotlighted with annual event, Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has announced the city’s participation in the 11th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28. Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a … [Read more...] about Small business spotlighted with annual event, Saturday
City marking Artist Sunday
The city is an official partner in a national effort to promote local artists as a source for holiday gift-giving. During the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Nov. 29 has been designated as “Artists Sunday.” “West Haven has signed on to … [Read more...] about City marking Artist Sunday
City tree-lighting canceled for 2020
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
