Happy New Year, honeybunch. Hope yore plans for the year go according to schedule. It seemed a bit quieter around the homestead this year, with not as much frivolity as in past years. I know one thing, the annual setting off of M80s in the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Confession of an ‘expert’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The public-health officials are getting around to admitting the fallibility of public-health officials. The former head of the National Institutes of Health during the pandemic and current science … [Read more...] about Confession of an ‘expert’
Editorial
Resolutions for ‘24 With the turning of the calendar, we read of many periodicals, columnists, and pundits who have suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions. We at the Voice offer our own set of resolutions for public and private residents, those … [Read more...] about Editorial
Tax changes may affect your ‘23 return
Ed. Note: Local tax consultant Bill Conlan has worked for almost five decades filing taxes and addressing concerns. Once again this year, he has cobbled together those tax issues that may affect many local filers. By Bill Conlan Tax … [Read more...] about Tax changes may affect your ‘23 return
City issues schedule of bulk trash pickups
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2024 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 22-26 and Sept. 16-20. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no … [Read more...] about City issues schedule of bulk trash pickups
Storm parking rules issued by City Hall
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice To help crews expedite snow removal, acting Public Works Commissioner Robert Sandella is reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after storms. Per … [Read more...] about Storm parking rules issued by City Hall
Young rockers heading to West Coast
Dreams about playing a huge concert in California in front of thousands of people has just become a reality for a group of eight children through the work of Teach Kids Music, Inc., a local nonprofit. The TKM All-Star Band has been selected to play … [Read more...] about Young rockers heading to West Coast
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Oystering See part 2 In 1960, past Historian Lorraine Wood Rockefeller wrote extensively on the subject of oystering for the Town Crier. We are fortunate that this information is still … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Yes, it’s a new year and many of us have celebrated this event in various ways including both looking back and anticipating the future. I sincerely hope you and your family, friends and neighbors anticipate 2024 as a year … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Youth Hockey Mite sextets continuing a scoring barrage
The West Haven Mite A hockey team traveled to Hamden and did a great job moving the puck. JP Beebe and Jack Weiss led the scoring with two goals each, and Brayden Gagliardi, Gabriella Jenei, Maddy Bruder and Landon Alling also got on the scoreboard. … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey Mite sextets continuing a scoring barrage