Gripe Vine Readers: Before I begin this week’s column, I would like to provide an insight on how Gripe Vine is going to deal with the lack of response to your complaints to the City of West Haven officials. I feel this columnist has given more … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweetie. Hope you survived Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Cobina came down with a bit of a cold with the brutal temperatures we had in these parts, and decided to stay close to home, especially on Black Friday. Effen yew tried to git on the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Paredes named state’s best in her profession
A 17-year veteran of the city’s school system, and the person charged with keeping things running following the tragic death of a principal, has been named the Connecticut Association of Schools Assistant Principal of the year. Dana Paredes, who … [Read more...] about Paredes named state’s best in her profession
City brings in Yuletide with mirth
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her special guests to light the Christmas tree on the Green during the annual holiday kickoff Saturday. Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrived in a 1916 … [Read more...] about City brings in Yuletide with mirth
The week in photos – November 22, 2018
Rohna ‘Buddies’ honored at museum, Dec. 2
The Rohna Remembrance Committee of West Haven invites the public to a program honoring the casualties and survivors of the HMT Rohna sinking in the Mediterranean on Nov. 26, 1943 during WWII. The program will take place at the West Haven Veterans … [Read more...] about Rohna ‘Buddies’ honored at museum, Dec. 2
Bruins, Huskies still stay perfect
The West Haven Girls Basketball continued with its second week of games Friday night at Haley. After three weeks, the Bruins and Huskies remain as the leagues unbeaten. Molly Gunning and Finley Gunning combined for 14 points to lead the Gunning … [Read more...] about Bruins, Huskies still stay perfect
Records broken in Wizards’ wins
The West Haven Wizards second double-dual meet was a double success. The Wizards beat the Seymour Wildcats , 561-104, and the Plainville Blue Dolphins, 563-94. There were many exciting races during the meet. It was particularly impressive that the … [Read more...] about Records broken in Wizards’ wins
Squirt six splits pair v. Avon, EHCO
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split a pair of games this weekend. The Westies lost to Avon A, 7-2, and defeated ECHO A, 4-3. West Haven is now 14-8-1 on the season. On Saturday morning at Edward L Bennett Rink, the Westies took on … [Read more...] about Squirt six splits pair v. Avon, EHCO
Westies look to rebound in season finale
The West Haven Blue Devil football team knew it was going to be a challenge when it traveled to Finn Stadium in Shelton to face the undefeated Gaels on Saturday afternoon. On the Gaels first possession, the Westies looked like they were going to stop … [Read more...] about Westies look to rebound in season finale