Rationing and Victory Gardens If you were a child growing up in the Fifties or Sixties, you probably recall hearing something about them. In his later years, Father would tell The Boy about how commodities such as gasoline, coal, and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: To refresh my readers, I have been receiving your complaints and will publish them in Gripe Vine. My efforts to obtain responses and answers to your issues have been ignored at the mayor’s office. As you may remember, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
FBI is not meant to rule us
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The FBI took it upon itself to determine whether the president of the United States is a threat to national security. No one had ever before thought that this was an appropriate role for the FBI, a subordinate … [Read more...] about FBI is not meant to rule us
Editorial
MSM showed its bias The mainstream media took it on the chin over the weekend, not once but twice. Between the glee-turned-glum crash of the Buzzfeed story about Donald Trump suborning perjury and the quick-before-we-learn-the-facts virtue … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Welcome to Cold Central, honey bunch. As Iyam scribing this week’s missive, Momma Nature has decided to put these parts in a deep freeze. It’s only supposed to last a couple o’ days and then get back to normal, only to git cold again. It is winter, I … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Charney wants to tap potential
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter City Councilman Aaron Charney has always been interested in government. He said he came to back to West have because he’s sees potential in the city. Charney, a Democrat from the Third District, said … [Read more...] about Charney wants to tap potential
Paredes gets OK as leader of high school
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In a move which he called a foregone conclusion for quite some time, Superintendent Neil Cavallaro has appointed Acting Principal Dana Parades for the official position. The Board of Education was scheduled … [Read more...] about Paredes gets OK as leader of high school
The week in photos – January 17, 2019
From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
City officials were taken by surprise last week when the person who was the city’s Finance Director, Ron Cicatelli, was escorted out of City Hall Friday morning. What started as a normal day at 355 Main St., turned out to be one of the most unusual … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Bulk trash dates posted
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2019 bulk trash pickup schedule is April 8-12 and Sept. 9-13. Residents are reminded to separate metals and recyclables from regular trash and to put out trash no more than 24 hours before pickup. … [Read more...] about Bulk trash dates posted