Teams in the West Haven Girls Basketball jockeyed for playoff positioning Friday night at Haley School with one week of the regular season remaining. In the opener, Taryn Walker hit for 10 points and Cashlin O'Neil and Molly Gunning each had … [Read more...] about Playoffs in sight
Knights’ Fillion sets wrestling pace
Basketball sweeps week, including win at the buzzer against Hillhouse, Christian Fillion becomes first wrestler to get 100 victories, indoor track places sixth at SCC Championship Meet, hockey splits the week, and swimming fell in their lone meet of … [Read more...] about Knights’ Fillion sets wrestling pace
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 2018 incomes, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Feb. 15-May 15, in the assessor’s … [Read more...] about Elderly, disabled offered tax relief
Around town
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