By Dan Shine Voice Columnist “Washington’s Black Regiment” Can you imagine Congregational ministers fanning the fires of war? It couldn’t be possible, could it? And yet, the English authorities termed the colonial ministers … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, Gripe Vine published a letter from a disgruntled reader who complained of heavy commercial traffic on Canton Street. My response indicated I had contacted Councilwoman Robin Watts Hamilton who … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Assimilation problems
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Beto O'Rourke, the losing Texas senator candidate who bootstrapped his way into becoming a losing presidential candidate, had a message for refugees who had come to America: Your new country is a … [Read more...] about Assimilation problems
Editorial
Voters should decide fate of charter revisions The West Haven Charter Commission has filed its report with the City Council since last month, the Voice has published a series of explanations by Commission Chairman Ed Granfield, and this week … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
As we begin August, named, of course, after Caesar Augustus, we who are a bit removed from the “Glory that was Rome” have our minds toined to other things. Foist off, it seems like only last week I was saying it was June 1, and the summer was before … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Moody’s upgrades outlook
Mayor Nancy Rossi announced that Moody’s Investment Service affirmed the City’s credit rating at Baa3 but upgraded the outlook from negative to stable in a recent bond credit analysis. The Moody’s report states that the revised rating outlook … [Read more...] about Moody’s upgrades outlook
Residents get review of charter proposals
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Residents took to the Harriet North Room Monday night to air their support and concerns regarding different parts of the Charter Revision Commissions suggested changes. Primary issues discussed were the … [Read more...] about Residents get review of charter proposals
Rossi wants to finish what she started
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi said the reason she decided to run again is because the work she has started is not finished. “I’ve started it, we’ve made very good progress with it, but I’m far from being … [Read more...] about Rossi wants to finish what she started
DTC votes to give nod to Rossi
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In a display of unity, nearly all the delegates of the Democratic Town Committee voted for Mayor Nancy Rossi to be nominated for reelection. The DTC also nominated many members of the Rossi camp for … [Read more...] about DTC votes to give nod to Rossi
Commission looks toward future
Ed. Note – This is the next in our series on the Charter Revision Commission’s recommendations. This week Democratic Majority Leader of the CRC, John Carrano is the author. By John M. Carrano Democratic Majority Leader Once upon a time, … [Read more...] about Commission looks toward future