Mason breakfast Annawon Lodge is having a Sunday Breakfast on Feb. 10 from 9 to noon at West Haven Masonic Building 263 Center St. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, Sausage, OJ and coffee for $7. Everyone is welcome. Meet the West Haven Freemasons. … [Read more...] about Around town
Westie skaters take 2 big wins
The West Haven boys’ hockey team got two, big wins last week with a 3-1 victory over East Catholic and a 2-1 win over the Amity Spartans. On Monday evening, the Blue Devils took a 1-0 lead on the Eagles with 4:16 left in the first period when Niko … [Read more...] about Westie skaters take 2 big wins
20th ‘Icy Plunge’ brings out 175
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A colorful array of people plunged into the icy Long Island Sound on Saturday morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program. About 175 participants … [Read more...] about 20th ‘Icy Plunge’ brings out 175
Assessment appeals heard
The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals of real estate and personal property assessments on the 2018 grand list by appointment during March in the assessor’s office at City Hall. The board will also hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments … [Read more...] about Assessment appeals heard
Historian’s corner
Part II, The Postmaster See part 1 here. See part 3 here. The colonial mails were still slow, expensive and unreliable when in 1751, the Crown appointed William Hunter and Benjamin Franklin as Joint Postmasters for the Continent of North … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: As you know, I have been publishing complaints and gripes as my readers have been submitting them in this column. In the past, Gripe Vine has forwarded your gripes to the mayor’s office, but they have been ignored. I … [Read more...] about Gripevine
MAGA hat was the offense
By Rich Lowry The fundamental offense of the Covington Catholic High School kids wasn't so much allegedly mobbing, mocking or getting in the face of an American Indian drummer at the Lincoln Memorial. It was wearing red Make America Great Again … [Read more...] about MAGA hat was the offense
Editorial
Class envy and taxes Using class envy, and jealousy for those who make big salaries – or worse, billionaires – Democratic politicians are again raising the idea of soaking…we mean taxing the rich as a way of getting more money for their pet … [Read more...] about Editorial
City gets cache of SMART boards
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In an effort to save money and bring more technology to schools, the West Haven school system was the recipient of 46 SMART boards donated to it by Stratford High School. Chris Everone, the facilities … [Read more...] about City gets cache of SMART boards
Dear Felicia
Break out the shorts and gin-and-tonics. As I scribe this note, it’s actually reached 40 degrees and feels even warmer after the big freeze we had last week. I guess Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow over the weekend, and we’re marking the event – or … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia