‘Green Deal’ is warmed- over socialist programs Much was written last week concerning New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her “Green New Deal,” announced with a flourish, and followed up by a fact sheet that read something like a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Problems with China go beyond economics
By Dan Granfield Special to the Voice Ed. Note the following was written by West Haven native Dan Granfield and was published in The Bulwark, an on-line conservative journal. It is reprinted with permission. America’s foreign policy regarding … [Read more...] about Problems with China go beyond economics
Arson ruled out in ‘Haven’ fire
A demolition crew removed what is left of 22 Richard Place following a two-alarm fire Friday night. Fire officials suspect an external cause on the building, which is owned by the Haven Group LLC. The fire was reported to West Haven Emergency … [Read more...] about Arson ruled out in ‘Haven’ fire
Dear Felicia
As I scribe this week’s missive, sweets, I see that we are to git some winter weather – it’s about time, too. Everyone around Cobina is fightin’ something nasal or chesty with a cold or flu. Momma used to say the cold weather is the best cure cuz it … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In her second town hall meeting in as many weeks, Mayor Nancy Rossi answered tough questions from Allingtown residents. The district, which one resident previously described as West Haven’s “red-headed … [Read more...] about Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
Grand List up by $30m
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi announced last week that the city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $30 million from 2017 to 2018. This puts the net value of the grand list at over $2.683 billion. The grand … [Read more...] about Grand List up by $30m
Purmont teaches the city its history
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When questioned as to why he has remained in West Haven his entire life, Jon Purmont responds with a quote from Governor Ella Grasso. “Bloom where you are planted,” said Purmont. “So, that has kept me … [Read more...] about Purmont teaches the city its history
The week in photos – February 7, 2019
Squirt A splits weekend match-ups
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split its two games this weekend. The Blue Devils won, 4-2, over Whalers A and lost, 10-0, to Pawling A. West Haven is now 24-16-4 overall. On Saturday morning at Edward L. Bennett Rink, the Westies … [Read more...] about Squirt A splits weekend match-ups
Westie Blue In Touch
After topping Guilford in relatively easy fashion earlier this season, one may have expected the same once again when the two teams met Saturday afternoon in West Haven. The Indians never got that memo. Playing the Westie Sharks tough … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch