By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Roman Khondker said his being raised in Bangladesh influenced him to pursue a life of public service. Just 20 years old, Khondker’s said his experience as a child gave him a great appreciation for … [Read more...] about Trials give Khondker perspective
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist George Belbusti Ramey Air Force Base Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Cold War, Autumn, 1953 Air Force Crew Chief George Belbusti watched from the ground as his ten-engine B-36 Bomber labored down the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Letters
The Haven, needles and a neighborhood Perhaps someday we will have a shopping mall called The Haven. The developer will take down the homes and bury the empty bottles and hypodermic needles that now cover the vacant site. But we will … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: We are beginning a new year and with my wishes for a healthy, happy year, we’ll begin by opening 2020 with anticipation and accomplishments. Perhaps you found your gripe wasn’t solved last year, send it again, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Vaping and the current hysteria
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Never before has a boon to public health been met with such hysteria and ingratitude. Vaping is almost all upside in comparison with traditional smoking, a wanton destroyer of health and lives, … [Read more...] about Vaping and the current hysteria
Editorial
New Year's wishes - 2020 With the coming of the New Year – and no, the new decade doesn’t start until 2021 – the West Haven Voice has given three major goals it hopes the city and residents accomplish in the next 12 months. In many cases over … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well here we are honey bunch, a New Year, but not a new decade. We went through this with the year 2000. A new decade or century starts with “1.” We don’t have a year until it’s complete. The decade isn’t complete until we end 2020. It’s that simple. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City wants to talk trash
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2020 pickup schedule for bulk trash is April 20-24 and Sept. 14-18. Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than … [Read more...] about City wants to talk trash
Hockey team to honor Hotchkiss
On Saturday, January 11, the West Haven boys hockey team will host East Haven co-op at 1 p.m. While the contest is always an intense rivalry, the day is special for another reason. The team is planning a day for Sammy Hotchkiss, who has cerebral … [Read more...] about Hockey team to honor Hotchkiss
Veteran’s Museum gets AT&T boost
The West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center has been awarded a $5,000 contribution from AT&T to support the museum's ongoing efforts to preserve the history of Connecticut's military and the sacrifices made by Connecticut soldiers. … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Museum gets AT&T boost