As I scribe this week’s missive, sweets, I see that we are to git some winter weather – it’s about time, too. Everyone around Cobina is fightin’ something nasal or chesty with a cold or flu. Momma used to say the cold weather is the best cure cuz it … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In her second town hall meeting in as many weeks, Mayor Nancy Rossi answered tough questions from Allingtown residents. The district, which one resident previously described as West Haven’s “red-headed … [Read more...] about Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
Grand List up by $30m
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi announced last week that the city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $30 million from 2017 to 2018. This puts the net value of the grand list at over $2.683 billion. The grand … [Read more...] about Grand List up by $30m
Purmont teaches the city its history
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When questioned as to why he has remained in West Haven his entire life, Jon Purmont responds with a quote from Governor Ella Grasso. “Bloom where you are planted,” said Purmont. “So, that has kept me … [Read more...] about Purmont teaches the city its history
The week in photos – February 7, 2019
Squirt A splits weekend match-ups
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split its two games this weekend. The Blue Devils won, 4-2, over Whalers A and lost, 10-0, to Pawling A. West Haven is now 24-16-4 overall. On Saturday morning at Edward L. Bennett Rink, the Westies … [Read more...] about Squirt A splits weekend match-ups
Westie Blue In Touch
After topping Guilford in relatively easy fashion earlier this season, one may have expected the same once again when the two teams met Saturday afternoon in West Haven. The Indians never got that memo. Playing the Westie Sharks tough … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Playoffs in sight
Teams in the West Haven Girls Basketball jockeyed for playoff positioning Friday night at Haley School with one week of the regular season remaining. In the opener, Taryn Walker hit for 10 points and Cashlin O'Neil and Molly Gunning each had … [Read more...] about Playoffs in sight
Knights’ Fillion sets wrestling pace
Basketball sweeps week, including win at the buzzer against Hillhouse, Christian Fillion becomes first wrestler to get 100 victories, indoor track places sixth at SCC Championship Meet, hockey splits the week, and swimming fell in their lone meet of … [Read more...] about Knights’ Fillion sets wrestling pace
Elderly, disabled offered tax relief
Assessor Ann Marie Gradoia is accepting applications for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. Residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2018 incomes, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Feb. 15-May 15, in the assessor’s … [Read more...] about Elderly, disabled offered tax relief