By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter By painting a picture in the theater of the mind, George DeMaio said he used his skills to teach student’s history and to highlight high school athletics. DeMaio was born and raised in West Haven. He … [Read more...] about For DeMaio it is about the kids
City cited for sustainability effort
West Haven was among the Connecticut municipalities recognized at the New Britain Museum of American Art on Oct. 30 for achieving certification as a Sustainable CT community. The city met high standards in a broad range of sustainability … [Read more...] about City cited for sustainability effort
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Four Centuries of West Haven Green Part Five See - Part1 , Part 2, Part 3 or Part 4 , Part 6, Part 7 or Part 8 With thanks to Historian Peter J Malia for contributing to this … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Letters
Ed. Note: The following letter is being reprinted due to production difficulties last week. Centralized plans, which try to engineer economic development, not only waste the money of us taxpayers who fund them, but they are also shams. This … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have never written to you in the past, but I feel the need to ask for your assistance.I live on Andrea Drive, a cul-de-sac in a very small neighborhood. The houses, roads and sidewalks are approximately 20 years … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Editorial
Veterans Day 2019 Monday we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was then known … [Read more...] about Editorial
Rossi wins in a walk
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Nobody will be seeing a mover’s truck outside of 355 Main St. any time soon. Democratic Mayor Nancy Rossi saw decisive victory on Tuesday night when she beat republican candidate Michele Gregorio with … [Read more...] about Rossi wins in a walk
WHHS Hall inducts class Nov. 23
The West Haven Hall of Fame Committee has announced its newest inductees to be honored, Saturday, Nov.23, at Cielo, West Haven Italian- American Club. With five members and a sibling trio added to the prestigious club, there are now 178 inductees … [Read more...] about WHHS Hall inducts class Nov. 23
California made its own bed
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist California is staying true to its reputation as the land of innovation -- it is making blackouts, heretofore the signature of impoverished and war-torn lands, a routine feature of 21st-century American … [Read more...] about California made its own bed
Tree-planting marks statute’s 100th
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Tree Commission members planted a white oak at the main entrance of Painter Park on Oct. 19 to mark the 100th anniversary of Connecticut’s “Arborist Law.” The morning … [Read more...] about Tree-planting marks statute’s 100th