Bring back industry In our last edition, Editor Bill Riccio, Jr. published a “short history” of the city’s decline into fiscal insolvency, beginning with the Energy Crisis of 1973, and working his way forward. Judging from some of the comments … [Read more...] about Editorial
City mourns passing of Joe Cullen
The city mourned this week as a longtime public servant – and mayor for a week – passed away. Joseph J. Cullen, who served on the City Council for 14 years, including a stint as chairman, was hailed by city leaders as a man who gave back to his … [Read more...] about City mourns passing of Joe Cullen
School Board reviews plans for re-opening
By Mackenzie Meaney Special to the Voice The West Haven Board of Education met on Monday to discuss a school re-opening plan, and the assembly can be summed up into one word; hopeful. “I am hopeful that we are going to go back to … [Read more...] about School Board reviews plans for re-opening
UI chooses city for tree-planting project
State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) last week announced that West Haven will receive a $10,000 United Illuminating grant to plant trees within the city. Borer, a member of the legislature's Environment Committee advocated for the … [Read more...] about UI chooses city for tree-planting project
The week in photos – July 9, 2020
West Haven and high taxes: a short history
By Bill Riccio, Jr.Voice Editor If I had to admit it, the number of times this writer has gone onto the West Haven Voice Facebook page can be counted on the fingers of one hand. While I do have a Facebook account, and do peruse it occasionally – … [Read more...] about West Haven and high taxes: a short history
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am aware that a lot of people walk around (the Boardwalk). It is a scenic route off the road that is peaceful and away from noisy cars and road pollution. If you haven’t noticed, both the walking lane and bicycle … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Top o’ the week to ya, honeybunch! Hard to believe we’re already in the midst o’ July. But we knew that cuz the Fourth o’ July not only passed, but Cobina’s neighborhood sounded like a re-enactment of the third Battle of the Marne. For two weeks … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pfaff’s Family Market Part II There are times when many of us navigate the Sea of Life in the manner of a rudderless ship, drifting at the whim of the wind and the tides. But this was not the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
The 2020 election train wreck
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden agree on one thing -- the other side is trying to steal the election. Trump told a gathering of students in Phoenix that this "will be, in … [Read more...] about The 2020 election train wreck