Mayor Nancy R. Rossi this week applauded the operating budget recently adopted by the Board of Education. The school board’s 2019-20 budget will see an increase of nearly $1.6 million as a result of additional funding provided by the state. … [Read more...] about Rossi hails boost to BOE budget
WHCH families celebrate cultures
Last month more than 300 family members attended a Multicultural Family Night in May presented by the West Haven Community House Children and Youth Services Program. Guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment, dining and art representing a variety of … [Read more...] about WHCH families celebrate cultures
Morrell ends tenure as WH hockey coach
Leaving to pursue degree For close to three decades, it has always been hockey first for long-time West Haven coach Joe Morrell. That is about to change. With an opportunity to go back to school and pursue added career opportunities, … [Read more...] about Morrell ends tenure as WH hockey coach
My two cents
By Bill Riccio, Jr. As one gets older it is difficult to see people move on with their lives, particularly when they have been part of something for a very long time. That’s true of one’s self as well. When I was elected Commissioner of the New … [Read more...] about My two cents
Historian’s corner
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