By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Hurricane of 1950 Note: This week, we defer to a past First Church Historian, Marjorie Phelps, and part of a narrative she gave to the Vacation Bible School in August, 1960: … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Annual Pearl Harbor rites slated Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Veterans Council will hold an observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the William A. Soderman Memorial on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point … [Read more...] about Annual Pearl Harbor rites slated Saturday
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I saw your question in the Nov. 28 edition of the West Haven Voice asking who runs the Apple Festival and whether it would be possible to relocate it to the Grove. I am the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Pelosi prays for expediency
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Nancy Pelosi said she undertook impeachment "prayerfully," and apparently what she was praying was that she could get it over with as soon as possible. The House is preparing to send a flagrantly … [Read more...] about Pelosi prays for expediency
Editorial
New term, same issues As of noon Sunday, the city administration took its oath of office and begins the work of governing this city of more than 53,000 over the next two years. Mayor Nancy Rossi begins her second term in office, and a new City … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Thanksgiving is over for another year, and now we move onto the Christmas season. No, not holiday season, Felicia Navalance: Christmas. Season. We don’t say Happy Holidays for any other season, and we shouldn’t do it here. If people feel like … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
The week in photos – November 28, 2019
Around Town
Christmas Fest First Congregational Church is hosting its annual Christmas Fest on the Green on Saturday, Dec 7, from 9 to 2:30. The festival will have exciting craft and candy vendors, lunch, bake sale, and a kids’ activity table and surprise … [Read more...] about Around Town
Mite C team loses to Wallingford
The West Haven Youth Hockey Mite C team played its first two games of the season. On Saturday, the Westies lost 5-3 against a tough Wallingford Hawks squad. Evan Harrison played well in goal, supported by Joey Mondo and Julius … [Read more...] about Mite C team loses to Wallingford
Knights dedicate Green Bowl to Dr. Aversa
Notre Dame High School is dedicating the 2019 Green Bowl on Thanksgiving morning to the late Dr. John Aversa and his family. Dr. Aversa passed away this past summer, leaving a legacy of service to so many, including Notre Dame students and … [Read more...] about Knights dedicate Green Bowl to Dr. Aversa