The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept a third round of applications from eligible landowners who want to sell the development rights of properties along Connecticut’s coastline impacted by Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. Funds are … [Read more...] about Feds looking to buy property rights
The week in photos – September 6, 2018
Wizards open up registration, practice
The West Haven Wizards 2018-2019 fall season is scheduled to start Monday, Sept. 17, and registration is now open at the Park Rec Department. The Wizards’ fall swim team is a winter-long competition season open to children of all ages and designed to … [Read more...] about Wizards open up registration, practice
Seahawks open RTMFL year 52
The Ray Tellier Midget Football League (West Haven Seahawks) opened its 52nd season of play this past weekend at Ken Strong Stadium located on the campus of West Haven High School under warm sunny skies. The Seahawks Peewee team (1-0) blanked … [Read more...] about Seahawks open RTMFL year 52
Historian’s corner
The Three Judges Everyone who has lived in the New Haven area has eventually heard of the Three Judges who hid on West Rock. But who were they? And what were they hiding from? In 1639, England’s King Charles I had a major falling out with his … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Ceremonies to mark 17th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradley Point Park flagpole, followed by a candlelight vigil at the … [Read more...] about Ceremonies to mark 17th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack
1968’s protestors won
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Battle of Michigan Avenue is finally over, and it was won by the protesters. The lopsided fight between anti-war demonstrators and the brutish police force of Chicago's Democratic mayor Richard Daley … [Read more...] about 1968’s protestors won
Editorial
City’s newest tradition fosters better relations This weekend, the City of West Haven and the University of New Haven co-sponsor WestFest, a celebration of the community in general, and the specific relationship between the university and the city. … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: By now, you are reading this column anticipating responses from Mayor Nancy Rossi’s office. I submitted 76 complaints and gripes to the Mayor, Monday, Aug. 20. In last week’s Gripe Vine, the mayor indicated, “Your readers … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, sweets, the Labor Day holiday is history, and life in this Asylum by the Sea is starting to git outta summer mode, and back into what we’re all used to around here. As I told yew last week, yew can see things returning to normalcy cuz meeting … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia