State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-West Haven) has been appointed to serve as House Chairman of the legislature’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs by Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz. Borer, known for her unwavering support of veterans’ issues, did not … [Read more...] about Rep. Borer to head up vets’ panel
Historian’s corner
Sy Swan Part II See part 1 here. Sy Swan met Virginia Freije at a meeting of The Young People’s Syrian/Lebanese Society of New Haven in 1941. They married in 1943. Family life in America during the 1950s and 1960s … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: You may remember, in previous columns I have noted many of your complaints have been ignored by city offices. I also noted that Gripe Vine will be publishing your gripes each week affording the mayor’s office an … [Read more...] about Gripevine
‘Green Deal’ top-down plan
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's so-called Green New Deal makes the obligatory nod to the original New Deal, but FDR's handiwork is much too modest an antecedent. The Green New Deal calls for a top-down … [Read more...] about ‘Green Deal’ top-down plan
Editorial
The Rossi administration had a mixed bag of a week, last week, with some good news, and some bad news – at least we think it is bad news. The Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) gave its imprimatur to the release of $8 million in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Yew knew it couldn’t last. We hear-tell that the white stuff is expected after weeks of nothin’ but rain. Yup, though we’ve had a wet couple o’ months, we had one early snowstorm back in late November, and thought that was gonna bring in a long cold … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Town Hall confab slated for Jan 29
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her staff invite residents to participate in a town hall meeting Jan. 29 at City Hall. The community event is aimed at bringing residents closer to elected officials and promoting transparency between City Hall and … [Read more...] about Town Hall confab slated for Jan 29
Veterans’ Council continues to serve city
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven veterans continue their service well after their time in the military. That was the message at a recent session of the West Haven Veterans’ Council and the West Haven Vietnam Veterans. Members of … [Read more...] about Veterans’ Council continues to serve city
Teams compete to aid students
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter More than two dozen people crowded into the back of Randall’s Restaurant to participate in fundraiser to aid a program that offers school supplies for in-need students. The game was Trivia, and participants … [Read more...] about Teams compete to aid students
‘People person’ Joyner hones skills
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When students struggle at reading, every other subject becomes harder to grasp. One local instructor spends her professional life evaluating and honing the reading skills of local students so they can have … [Read more...] about ‘People person’ Joyner hones skills