Time to pay attention With the biennial ritual of endorsing candidates now history, the city moves toward the next phase of the mayoral process. By Nov. 2, the voters will have their say. What happens in the next few weeks, however, can have a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There is a home on North Great Circle that hasn’t cut the lawn in two years. Is there a solution here? Disgusted Neighbor YM Dear YM: Gripe Vine often receives similar complaints, including … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, honey bunch, here we are in the dawg days of summer and before you know it, it’ll all be over. Even though it’s been a decade or four since yew and I have darkened the hallways of an educational institution, seeing the “back to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Panel looks to audit city’s cultural assets
What do you think all these things might have in common? ~Hip hop, African movement and lyrical contemporary dance classes; ~Hard-to-find houseplants grown with artisanal care; ~Colorful, themed cookie trays for special … [Read more...] about Panel looks to audit city’s cultural assets
Festival rocks weekend
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Amid a weekend of fabulous weather and crowds 5,000 strong, the Centennial Savin Rock Festival paid homage to the enduring legacy of “the Rock” while marking West Haven’s 100th anniversary. … [Read more...] about Festival rocks weekend
The Week in Photos – July 22, 2021
Post 71 teams head into final weeks
The West Haven Post 71 19U American Legion baseball team opened the season with three straight victories and is now 4-2 to start the campaign. The Westies began the summer season with a 7-6 home victory over Wallingford. Dan Izzo picked up … [Read more...] about Post 71 teams head into final weeks
Centennial bocce tournament July 31
The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering 24 two-person teams for the Centennial Savin Rock Festival Bocce Tournament,set for 10 a.m. July 31 at the Old Grove Park courts on Palace Street. The coed, single-elimination tournament is … [Read more...] about Centennial bocce tournament July 31
Letters
Developer questions P&Z vision The stagnated residents of West Haven should consider moving to Canada where socialism is an accepted practice, I've moved here from Canada because I don't value socialism, I value the opportunity for … [Read more...] about Letters
EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’
It was January of 2020, and West Haven's Economic Development Commission - which had languished for some time, with only two commissioners remaining - was fully stocked and hot out of the gate: the commission had several meetings and began … [Read more...] about EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’