By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The next bulk trash pickup week is April 8-12. Residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and to put them out no more than 24 hours before … [Read more...] about Bulk trash week slated April 8-12
Torrington ousts Blue Devils
The West Haven boys’ basketball team headed to Torrington on Monday evening to battle the five-seeded Red Raiders in the CIAC Division III quarterfinals. The Westies controlled the opening tip and when Tyrese Hargrove drained a three-pointer just … [Read more...] about Torrington ousts Blue Devils
Knights make it to finals
The winter season is still alive thanks to the hockey team, who played for a state title this past Tuesday night. Basketball and swimming saw their seasons come to a close in a loss to Immaculate and at the Class M Finals. Hockey -- West … [Read more...] about Knights make it to finals
‘Cinderella’ last show at old HS
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Next week the high school will put on the last musical, Cinderella, in the auditorium of what will become the old high school building. The show will be on March 28, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on … [Read more...] about ‘Cinderella’ last show at old HS
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I know it has been quite some time since the cancelled big rubbish pick up and piles of trash remain at curbside all over town. Is anyone cruising around giving out those $100 per day fines? I don’t think so. If … [Read more...] about Gripevine
The border crisis is real
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist We interrupt the talk of the president "manufacturing" a crisis at the border with this hair-raising report about the crisis at the border. Alarming new numbers about border apprehensions from … [Read more...] about The border crisis is real
Editorial
What is an emergency? The recent veto of a Congressional resolution condemning President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border was yet another indication that Congress and both parties do not want to … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
As I write this week’s missive, I see that we have passed the “vernal equinox” and are now in that wonderful time o’ year, spring. At least that’s what the calendar sez, my lumbago sez different. The mornings in these parts have been quite something … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Budget, accolade top B of E confab
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter It was a mixed bag at last week’s Board of Education meeting with budget matters topping the agenda, as well as other, less pressing, but important issues on the docket. Superintendent of Schools Neil … [Read more...] about Budget, accolade top B of E confab
Rossi to propose 2nd budget plan
With a five-year plan that includes automatic increases in the city’s mill rate in order to create more cash flow, Mayor Nancy Rossi will propose her second city budget tonight in a special session of the City Council set for the Council Chambers at … [Read more...] about Rossi to propose 2nd budget plan