First Church’s Earliest Ministers Part I First Church was established in 1719, and is celebrating its 300th birthday this year. Eighteenth-century America was a deeply religious culture that lived self-consciously under the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Sires aids three groups in need
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Much of Carolyn Sires’s 30 years in physical therapy private practice has been spent helping the community. A Westie, she said she consolidated all her practices in the area to one location in her home city. … [Read more...] about Sires aids three groups in need
Students get HS tour
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Alondra De Leon, a senior project engineer at Gilbane Building Company, the company constructing the new portion of the high school, led high school sophomore Jeremy on a tour through the site. Jeremy … [Read more...] about Students get HS tour
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: A car has been left on the corner of Washington Avenue and William Street. As a parent of small children it is a safety hazard with fluids leaking, tires missing, brakes digging into the street and the trunk is … [Read more...] about Gripevine
We need less of Mueller
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The last thing the world needs is more of Robert Mueller's commentary, but Congress is determined to have him hold forth at a public hearing. It's not as though we don't already have the special … [Read more...] about We need less of Mueller
Editorial
The push to erect tolls just another $$ source The push has begun. Anyone listening to radio or watching TV should have noticed the public service announcements now being sponsored by groups concerning the proposed imposition of tolls on the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Mullins seeks mayoralty
Stating that “West Haven needs a new vision,” Republican Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins announced his campaign for mayor on May 2 in a Facebook video. “West Haven is in a financial crisis,” Mullins stated in the video. … [Read more...] about Mullins seeks mayoralty
Dear Felicia
As I scribe this weeks’ missive to you, we are doing a replay of March. Whilst the calendar is telling us we’re in the middle o’ May, the rain and cold and damp feels like March. Usually this is the week it starts to git warm around here. Don’t seem … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Schools purchased by Indiana developer
Two schools closed in moves to consolidate the system in the 2000s have been sold to an Hoosier State developer. Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced this week her team, headed by Planning and Development Commissioner Fred A. Messore, has negotiated the … [Read more...] about Schools purchased by Indiana developer
Viet vet leads parade
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran William “Bill” Benson will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 27. Benson, 71, will guide the 53-unit procession of veterans, dignitaries … [Read more...] about Viet vet leads parade