MARB still holds the cards in city’s financial future By an 11-0 vote with two absent, the City Council did what it could not do through six weeks leading up to its 8-5 rejection of Mayor Nancy Rossi’s Proposed Budget of $162.86 million. Faced … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have written to you before concerning early garbage and leaf trucks waking up the people in our neighborhood. You had asked for an update to see if there was any relief regarding this issue. It appears that maybe the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Before we start with the usual stuff – and boy, is there a lot o’ it this week – we got a message via the papyrus’ website that queried about something that Cobina maybe ain’t explained in a while. The person stated they liked our weekly missives, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
New festival comes to city in July
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Marenna Amusements owners George Marenna, Jr. and George Marenna III are bringing a new festival to the West Haven shoreline in July, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. Shoreline Fest will mark a return … [Read more...] about New festival comes to city in July
Borer lauds Cove River gate project
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice State Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, announced $3.9 million in state funding on Friday afternoon for a new Cove River tide gate system to protect the tidal wetland, which abuts the campus of West … [Read more...] about Borer lauds Cove River gate project
The week in photos – May 31, 2018
Ferraro gets re-election endorsement
State Rep. Charles Ferraro (R-117) was unanimously endorsed Wednesday evening as the Republican candidate for the 117th District House seat, comprising parts of Milford, Orange and West Haven. “Since becoming your state representative in 2014, I … [Read more...] about Ferraro gets re-election endorsement
Mets edge out Bucs, 1-0, in hurlers’ duel
The Gunning Law Firm Mets defeated the Aulieria Movers Pirates, 1-0, in a tight pitching duel between Robert Foley and Jayden Roby for the Mets and Tegan Grillo and Tyler Bassett for the Pirates. Ryan Malone scored the only run by stealing home on a … [Read more...] about Mets edge out Bucs, 1-0, in hurlers’ duel
Lightning tops Thunder in showdown
This week's action started with a midweek game between the two U-11 girls travel teams, the Lacistrong Thunder and the Elite Soccer Camps Lightning. The girls battled in the rainy conditions, with both teams creating chances. Sydni Gayle made some … [Read more...] about Lightning tops Thunder in showdown
Westie Blue In Touch
West Haven coach Joe Morrell could not have drafted a better script. Looking to ride into the postseason with a little momentum, Morrell and his team did exactly that, sweeping a doubleheader over Darien and Hillhouse as part of "Pam Strong" contest … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch