Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I want to open my column today with cheerful, encouraging words; life is really handing us a difficult, challenging role to fill. I’m a mover and am not satisfied unless I’m either thinking of what’s next, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
City teacher launches second kids novel
In Pignoli and the Chocolate Thief, by Robin Cannon, Pignoli, a tiny mouse from the village of Arancia, is bored with his life. In her second novel with Austin Macauley, Cannon targets YA readers with a message about pursuing your dreams, and that … [Read more...] about City teacher launches second kids novel
Dear Felicia
Howdy honeybunch! How’re yew doin’ stuck in yore digs the way the rest o’ us are stuck in ours? We are no into the fourth week o’ this “Stay Safe, Stay Home” exercise, and one has to say that Cobina has been surprised – so far. As yew know, dearie, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Months wasted on the absurd
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist On Jan. 20, the United States confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. The nation's political and media elite obsessed over Mitch McConnell's just-announced resolution governing the impeachment trial … [Read more...] about Months wasted on the absurd
Editorial
The petty on display As we end yet another week of “Stay Safe, Stay Home” in Connecticut and the nation, we are awestruck by the sheer chutzpah of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, our own senators, Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist May V. Carrigan Ed Note: We thank Valerie Forte Vitali for contributing to this article The following proclamation hangs on the office wall at Carrigan Middle School: At a Regular Meeting of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Bulk trash pick-ups set April 20-24
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The next pickup week for bulk trash is April 20-24. Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before … [Read more...] about Bulk trash pick-ups set April 20-24
City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
The coronavirus outbreak has stymied millions of people nationwide and around the world from living their normal lives. In West Haven, city officials are trying to carry on day-to-day operations, while keeping public offices closed to residents. … [Read more...] about City officials, workers attempt to slog through virus shut down
Rossi thanks company making medical gowns
During a tour of Thermaxx Jackets in Allingtown on April 1, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi thanks the company, which normally makes insulation for construction projects, for making disposable medical gowns for workers on the front lines of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Rossi thanks company making medical gowns
School chief waits — and plans
It has been nearly a month since schools were ordered closed by Gov. Ned Lamont in response to the Wuhan Virus outbreak. Originally scheduled until March 30, the chief executive extended the closure until April 20. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. … [Read more...] about School chief waits — and plans