By Michael P. Walsh Special to the voice Throwing ceremonial shovels of dirt, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Tree Commission members dedicated the planting of an eastern redbud on the east lawn of City Hall in observance of West Haven’s Arbor … [Read more...] about Tree planting marks Arbor Day
Historian’s corner
Long Wharf We speak of it, we hear of it, but what do we actually know about it? Today when we drive along the I-95 corridor, we see signs referring to a place called Long Wharf, but we see no such structure projecting out into New … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There are lot of holes on the road from the bridge to West Spring Street on Stevens Avenue. Can you help those of us who drive our cars here to get this area repaired? NF, Stevens Street Dear NF, Stevens … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Sanders, Dems move left
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There was Bernie Sanders at a Fox News Channel town hall, not giving an inch in a forum every Democratic presidential candidate has shunned. His reward was a cataract of good reviews, and monster … [Read more...] about Sanders, Dems move left
Editorial
MARB has no input on consolidation issue Two concurrent events have brought up the word “consolidation” up again in the political dialogue of the city. With the oversight of the Municipal Accountability Review Board and the Charter Revision … [Read more...] about Editorial
Building Dept. alters hours
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice To meet the needs of contractors and building owners, the Building Department is changing its normal business hours to accept building permit applications on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a new time of … [Read more...] about Building Dept. alters hours
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, effen yew like raw, rainy weather, we’ve got lots for ya here in the Asylum by the Sea. Waitin’ for spring is like “Waiting for Godot.” Ya think it’s just a few minutes away, and then we git back to the cold, wet we’ve had for weeks. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Park-Rec schedules trip to see Sox play Mariners
The Department of Parks and Recreation is running a trip to Boston’s Fenway Park to see the defending world champion Red Sox play the Seattle Mariners at 1 p.m. May 11. The trip costs $125 and includes seating in grandstand section 7 and motor coach … [Read more...] about Park-Rec schedules trip to see Sox play Mariners
Rossi appoints 4 to tree panel
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi reactivated the Tree Commission by appointing four new members at the City Council meeting April 22. The commission has not met since 2016. The members appointed had served on the commission in the past and have agreed to … [Read more...] about Rossi appoints 4 to tree panel
Clock to strike on budget plan
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter With the deadline for a budget set for midnight, the City Council had an impromptu meeting Tuesday night to hash out final details after press time. City Council Chairman Ron Quagliani said if a budget is not … [Read more...] about Clock to strike on budget plan