Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of explanations of recommendations made by the city’s Charter Revision Commission. The City Council is reviewing the recommendations, and they will go to the voters in November. By Edward … [Read more...] about The case for a WH city manager
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Zuppardi’s Apizza Part I Read part two. Do you remember your first pizza? The Boy does: It was on an evening in 1959 when the family had gone out to see a black-and-white “cops and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Last week’s Gripe Vine published a letter from a reader, Carl K, Canton Street, concerning heavy, bus, truck and noisy traffic on Canton Street. Here’s an update from Councilwoman Robin Watt Hamilton following a … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Letters
Refutes Rossi I would like to offer the following response to West Haven Mayor Rossi's letter. The mayor is correct when she indicated that it was the prior administration's bonding of West Haven’s $16 million deficit in 2017 that … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
Public attention needed as parties make choices Over the next week, the city’s two political parties will begin the process of determining who will be sitting in the various seats of power in City Hall. Both the Democratic and Republican town … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well, sweets, the Fourth of July festivities are in the books for another year and it looks as if we had some interesting results. The new traffic rules seemed to do the job, and we didn’t seem to see the bad behavior that we saw last year. We look … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Collins hopes to boost city morale
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Using her experience as City Clerk, her good relationships with people in West Haven and by surrounding herself with professionals, Debbie Collins says she wants to get the city back on track if elected … [Read more...] about Collins hopes to boost city morale
Rohna reunion adds city delegation
Ed. Note: The following is a recounting of a trip made by Joseph Weber and John Dolan regarding their recent research on the HMT Rohna’s sinking in 1943, and the loss of three West Haven residents: Pasquale Longiodice, John T. Cox, and Pacifico … [Read more...] about Rohna reunion adds city delegation
DOT gives OK to developer traffic plans
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In an important step for the Haven project, the Office of the State Traffic Administration has approved the traffic plan for the West Haven development. The approval comes after months of waiting, leaving … [Read more...] about DOT gives OK to developer traffic plans
