Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the new 10 cent charge for plastic bags was instituted for environmental reasons. The hope was that shoppers would switch to reusable bags, or maybe that businesses would switch to paper bags (Boston … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Syria not done with Trump
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Barack Obama and Donald Trump are diametrically opposed figures, representing the categorical rejection of the other for his supporters, yet they share significant foreign-policy DNA. They both … [Read more...] about Syria not done with Trump
Editorial
Lack of education aids ignorance of Socialism One of the catch phrases we are prone to use on occasion is “They are a victim of their lack of education.” Say what you will about today’s young people, they are technologically smart, have a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
In this last full week o’ October, it’s hard to think that two months from Friday, the guy in the red suit and white beard will make his annual trek. Oct. 25 is a sign that the days are really gettin’ shorter. And effen yew need any other notice that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
The week in photos – October 17, 2019
Cappetta feted as Italian of the Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presented Aniello Cappetta with a blue jacket embroidered with his new title, Italian American of the Year, as part of festivities marking West Haven’s 21st annual Columbus Day … [Read more...] about Cappetta feted as Italian of the Year
City to ‘boot’
City residents who are delinquent on their taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes as soon as possible. The “boot” program resumed on Sept. 16, and those who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes risk their vehicles being immobilized … [Read more...] about City to ‘boot’
Historian’s Corner
This is the second in a series that will touch on the 400-plus year history of West Haven's Green. See - Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, or Part 8 You think we live in troubling times? Little more than a half century … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Last year we blew a tire on the curb in front of 306 Captain Thomas Boulevard. We are aware it happens a lot. Triple A makes a comment when they hear it happens here again. Recently, friends of ours came to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
NBA disgraces game, itself
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Little did Dr. James Naismith know when he invented the game of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891 that, more than a century hence, it would become beholden to its Chinese overlords. … [Read more...] about NBA disgraces game, itself