Thomas Painter Thanks to Peter J. Malia for contributing to this week’s column: The most vivid account of the landing of the British in 1779 was given by Thomas Painter of the West Haven Congregational Church. He was a member … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Festival to return in ‘20: Rossi
The Savin Rock Festival will return to the West Haven shoreline in 2020 after the city clears the cumulative deficit in the Savin Rock Festival Fund, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. After running consecutive deficits, the festival was canceled in … [Read more...] about Festival to return in ‘20: Rossi
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turnkington I have a comment about what SB.Wenham Street wrote about the trucks on Meloy Road. For several years I meant to write you, so here it is. Living on Canon Street I have to tolerate landscaper vehicles, city buses, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Trump and his modesty
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The worry was that the Trump administration was ginning up fake intelligence about Iran blowing up oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to justify a war against Iran. Then the next week President Donald … [Read more...] about Trump and his modesty
Dear Felicia
Well, the Fourth of July festivities are upon us, hon, and the Mystick Maidens of the Marsh were able to plan their annual “do” at the Sandy Pernt area. Setch a lovely place. And I guess the pipin’ plovers escaped jest before we got there – at least … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Lack of response prompted run
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of articles profiling the five announced candidates, three Democrat, two Republican. Michele Gregorio, vice-chairman of the Board of Finance and the second GOP … [Read more...] about Lack of response prompted run
Family means everything for Pinzi
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Celia Pinzi works in a business where family means everything. As the owner and funeral director of West Haven Funeral Home, Pinzi ensures the deceased have a respectable celebration at the end of their life. … [Read more...] about Family means everything for Pinzi
The week in photos – June 27, 2019
Around Town
Nutmeg concert The Nutmeg Symphonic Orchestra, soloists and chorale will pay tribute to our veterans, our country, our freedoms and our flag in a concert on June 30 at Gateway Community College in North Haven at 2 p.m. It will feature … [Read more...] about Around Town
Agency plans ‘Christmas in July event for families
The Department of Parks and Recreation is participating in a “Christmas in July” toy drive with the Connecticut Recreation & Parks Association and Christmas Wish CT, a charity committed to sharing the spirit of Christmas year-round. … [Read more...] about Agency plans ‘Christmas in July event for families