By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Green, 1920s Part VII See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 or Part 8 Katherine Held was born in 1915; today she is 104 years old, and still has a sharp and lucid … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Back at the beginning of October I wrote that there are holes and crevices on Knox Street. Perhaps we are being forgotten because this is a dead end street. This complaint is specifically located at the entrance to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Letters
He’ll be first in line to apply for home I recently read that the Planning & Zoning board has denied the application by local developers for a small, long overdue and much needed, 55-and-older community. Apparently, the reason for the … [Read more...] about Letters
Latin is not the problem
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist If the impeachment effort isn't taking the nation by storm, the Democrats have an answer -- blame it on Latin. The use of a Latin term, quid pro quo, is now thought to be a damper on the impeachment … [Read more...] about Latin is not the problem
Editorial
Impeachment charade A Latin term needed for bribery is ditched for the term “bribery.” An accuser is “protected” by a Congressional resolution crafted specifically to hide the truth. The Speaker of the House now says that the accused must … [Read more...] about Editorial
City issues snow emergency parking rules
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice To help crews expedite snow removal, Public Works Commissioner Tom McCarthy is reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per the “Severe … [Read more...] about City issues snow emergency parking rules
Dear Felicia
We are one week to Thanksgiving, honeybunch, this time next week, the Mystick Maidens of the Marsh will be convening under the direction of Tina Peckingham at the Cove River area to celebrate the day with everyone else in the berg. Mama had it right, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
BOE sued over HS reconstruction
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter A parent of West Haven High School students is suing the Board of Education for $15,000 excluding damages and costs for what they say is “discrimination” and “retaliation.” The summons, which was … [Read more...] about BOE sued over HS reconstruction
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has announced the city’s participation in the 10th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30. Nov. 30 also marks the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree on the Green. … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30
First and Wesley UMC plans 2 events
The First and Wesley United Methodist Church parish is sponsoring two holiday evetns the weekend of Dec. 7-8. A Living Nativity (an outdoor re-creation of the Christmas story), is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2-4. This is a Christmas gift … [Read more...] about First and Wesley UMC plans 2 events