By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Superintendent of Schools Neil Cavallaro’s father used to call working in education “the family curse.” Cavallaro, it seems, could not break the curse – he has been in the field for 34 years. “I come … [Read more...] about Cavallaro carries the family ‘curse’
Building Dept. set to extend its hours
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Building Department will continue to accept building permit applications on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11:30 a.m., Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The overwhelming success of the new hours has … [Read more...] about Building Dept. set to extend its hours
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, there were a number of questions regarding the “Boot” Program that I felt could be answered by our city officials. Michael Walsh, Public Relations Information Coordinator promptly responded … [Read more...] about Gripevine
God-given rights and guns
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The fastest way to trend on Twitter, and not in a good way, is to say that the right to bear arms is a God-given right. Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer established this beyond a doubt in a Twitter … [Read more...] about God-given rights and guns
Editorial
Nickel and dime taxes The General Assembly, led by the Democratic majority, has once again shown it is not above nickel-and-diming Connecticut residents in its never-ending quest to tax and spend. On Oct. 1, the taxes on food go up from 6.35 … [Read more...] about Editorial
Marshal encouraged by drill
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The nearly 1500 students attending West Haven High School were evacuated within three minutes during a Sept. 6 fire drill. Center Fire District Fire Marshal Keith Flood said, considering it was the … [Read more...] about Marshal encouraged by drill
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, we’re heading toward autumn at breakneck speed, by this time next week we will offishully be in fall, and awaiting the foliage turning to bright colors. Effen yew’ve been upstate or even a bit off the shore yew can see that certain … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Charter panel deliberating council ideas
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Charter Revision Commission worked through the City Councils’ recommendations to them in a meeting Monday night – taking them each with a grain of salt. The commission will vote on the updated language of … [Read more...] about Charter panel deliberating council ideas
The week in photos – September 12, 2019
Farmers Market open until Oct. 20
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market is open for its 20th season on the Green. Through Oct. 26, the market at Main Street and Campbell Avenue features state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 … [Read more...] about Farmers Market open until Oct. 20