After a 1-0 loss to Sacred Heart Academy to open the season, the West Haven softball team got the bats going in a big way. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Devils traveled to Oxford to take on the Wolverines. The girls put up runs in every inning, … [Read more...] about Westies club Woverines, 15-1
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part V See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. By Dan Shine The pirate Blackbeard, whose proper name was Edward Teach, had great success and notoriety for years … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a glance
Senior Center sets spring dance The Allingtown/West Haven Senior Center is holding its annual spring dance from noon-4 p.m. April 18 at the Cielo Banquet Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, with music by the Airborne Trio. Catered by Cusano By Maria … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Beef & Beer The Annawon Lodge Fellow Craft Club's Beef & Beer Fest is Friday, May 4, from 6–9 p.m. Price is $25 and includes all-you-can-eat roast beef au jus, gravy, NY hard rolls, potato salad, cole slaw, horseradish with all the … [Read more...] about Around town
Letters
Some thoughts A little over three years ago, as someone who had only recently moved here, I wrote to the Voice with my perceptions of where West Haven was and where it ought to go. The Voice published the letter, and I imagined it might be … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
Charter Revision panel needs to answer a simple query The Charter Revision Commission conducted its organizational meeting last week, and if the first meeting is any indication of the path the panel is taking, we might see the first real … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have a real gripe! The sidewalk between 108 and 112 Lakeview Ave. is a tripping hazard. It is unsafe for pedestrians, children on bikes and scooters and mothers walking their babies in strollers, etc. Please let me know … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. Here we are in the middle o’ April. The line at the Post Office was getting longer as people were posting their tax returns. Yeah, it’s that time of year. People are queuing up to “Render unto Caesar.” This is on the day before the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Commission begins charter review
For the next several months, the newly installed Charter Revision Commission will sift through the city’s “constitution” and determine if any changes are necessary. The commission, approved by the City Council via a binding resolution earlier this … [Read more...] about Commission begins charter review
Rossi looks for bigger cuts
With the Municipal Accountability Review Board looking for “structural changes” to the city’s proposed budget before it releases a hoped-for $8 million in aid, Mayor Nancy Rossi is expecting to work with the City Council over the next few weeks to … [Read more...] about Rossi looks for bigger cuts