Elderly, disabled offered tax relief Assessor Ann Marie Gradoia is accepting applications for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. Residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2017 incomes, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about At a glance
Historian’s corner
Fitzgerald’s Florist The year was 1957. President Eisenhower was in the White House and the Cold War was in full swing. The average American was earning $4500 per year and gas cost twenty four cents per gallon; and a Swanson TV dinner cost … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been waiting to write to Gripe Vine for a long time with my gripe, but kept holding my complaint off, hoping someone else would express their feelings on this issue. My issue is why motorists do not put their … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Boynton reaches fund threshold
Local 117th District state representative Democratic candidate Cindy Wolfe Boynton is pleased to announce she has surpassed the fund-raising goals needed to pre-qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program (CEP) just a few weeks after … [Read more...] about Boynton reaches fund threshold
Sessions gets Trump’s ire
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been attacked and belittled by President Donald Trump more than Vladimir Putin has. Trump has had rough patches with most of his top officials, but there is a particular … [Read more...] about Sessions gets Trump’s ire
Editorial
City needs Haven assurance In last week’s “Dear Felicia” column, a long-standing column that has been part of the West Haven publication scene for almost 50 years, a question was posed concerning the “Haven” project and the fact it has been … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, effen yew think Ole Man Winter is gonna go quietly, you are sooooo wrong! As Iyam scribing this week’s missive (it seems I’ve writ this on more than one occasion), another nor’easter is barreling up the coast and we’re gonna git hit, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Bailey ensembles excel at Festival
This past weekend, 20 Bailey band and chorus students participated in the Connecticut Music Educator's Associations (CMEA) Southern Regional Middle School Festival. This is the most students that we have ever had participate in the middle school … [Read more...] about Bailey ensembles excel at Festival
Top Irishman Walsh feted Friday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Coleman William Walsh, Jr., a goodwill ambassador of the Irish-American community who has dedicated his lifework to carrying on the spirited traditions of Ireland, will receive West Haven’s Irishman of … [Read more...] about Top Irishman Walsh feted Friday
Opioid crisis marked on Black Balloon Day
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Flanked by black balloons, a sober reminder of the lives taken by the opioid crisis, the Rev. Kathryn King led Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and city and state officials in a prayer service March 6 for West … [Read more...] about Opioid crisis marked on Black Balloon Day