For longtime Board of Directors member Patricia “Pat” Herbert, the Community House, as well as her former school students and many others in West Haven, have been among her extended family. These days, Pat, who first began serving on the Community … [Read more...] about WHCH to mark Herbert 100th
The week in photos – August 2, 2018
At a glance
Vouchers available for farmers market Farmers market vouchers are available at the West Haven/Allingtown Senior Center, 201 Noble St. To receive $18 in vouchers, the income limits for those at least 60 years old are $30,451 per year, or $2,537 … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Used Book Sale First Congregational Church, 464 Campbell Avenue, will host its monthly Used Book Sale and SERRV Shop opening on Saturday, August 11 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. As usual there will be a large selection of books available, … [Read more...] about Around town
My two cents
By Bill Riccio, Jr For years, I’ve been reading or listening to sports commentators worry and wonder why games, particularly baseball and football contests on television, are getting so long. Games that took between two and two-and-a-half hours 30 … [Read more...] about My two cents
UNH hires sports betting expert
The University of New Haven last week announced that Declan Hill, one of the world’s leading experts on match fixing and sports integrity, will join the faculty as an associate professor. Effective Aug. 1, Hill will join the financial … [Read more...] about UNH hires sports betting expert
Historian’s corner
The Charter Oak The great white oak was easily the tallest tree in the forest. It was over five hundred years old when the first white man laid eyes upon it in 1614, as he stood on the deck of a wooden ship anchored in the Connecticut River. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Tax payments now delinquent
City taxes were due July 1, and payments after Aug. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, Tax Collector Dorothy Chambrelli said. Tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — are payable in two installments: … [Read more...] about Tax payments now delinquent
Pickup canceled; residents face fines
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and acting Public Works Commissioner Lou Esposito said late last week that some residents are putting out bulk trash for pickup despite the city having canceled its August bulk … [Read more...] about Pickup canceled; residents face fines
Now it’s Iran’s turn for ‘fury’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's Tehran's turn for the "fire and fury" treatment. In response to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani telling Donald Trump not to "play with the lion's tail" because "war with Iran is the mother of all … [Read more...] about Now it’s Iran’s turn for ‘fury’