By Bill Riccio, Jr. It came with a phone call late last week, Merle Stevens passed away. It hit hard for me, as I am sure it hard for many who knew her. It goes without saying her family mourned her death, but literally thousands of former … [Read more...] about From the desk of…
Orange synagogue plans 14th memorial services
Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, will hold the 14th Annual Community-Wide Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. This year we will honor the conscience and heroism of … [Read more...] about Orange synagogue plans 14th memorial services
Obituaries
Stephen Perrone Stephen Perrone and his twin brother were born on New Years Eve 1944- 75 years ago to a surprised mother and a father serving overseas in the US Army Air Force. This surprise was the start of many for Steve’s life. The young … [Read more...] about Obituaries
‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
Music. It is one of those cultural vehicles that transcends culture, ethnicity, or social status. Every race and all of civilization has used music for religion, art, rites of passage, even death. A local pop artist and teacher is looking to … [Read more...] about ‘Little Rockers’ starts ‘em young
UI begins tree care program
United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. In the next two to three months, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the distance … [Read more...] about UI begins tree care program
Energy assistance application accepted
The city will begin accepting applications Oct. 19 for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made, starting Oct. 5, by calling 203-937-3572. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, … [Read more...] about Energy assistance application accepted
Ethnic days off
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the city has canceled the 2020 Hispanic Heritage and Italian Heritage celebrations. The city has also postponed the 2020 … [Read more...] about Ethnic days off
City eyes Armstrong development
The city is searching for someone to develop the site of the former Armstrong Rubber Co. Corporation Counsel Lee Tiernan confirmed a report this week this city was eyeing getting a developer on board. Armstrong, which closed its West Haven … [Read more...] about City eyes Armstrong development
Historian’s Corner
Autumn on Derby Avenue, 1913 - 1923 By Loretta BonTempo Forte Most of all, I remember the color of the trees in our yard on Derby Avenue, in October. Our yard glowed with color, with the light shining through the leaves, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dispelling the myths on charter
By Ed GranfieldFormer CRC Chairman The Charter Revision Education Committee has been very pleased by the feedback received from the public both pro and con. The dialog has been steady and thoughtful, and we hope our responses have been helpful. … [Read more...] about Dispelling the myths on charter