After having dropped its first contest of the season 3-2 in OT at Suffield, the West Haven/Sacred Heart Girls’ hockey team rebounded last week with a 6-0 win over the Hand Tigers on Monday evening and then a 7-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Sharks blank Tigers after opening loss
Rossi cancels party; cites city austerity as culprit for choice
Citing the city’s continuing fiscal problems, Mayor Nancy Rossi decided this year’s Christmas Party, hosted by her office, would be a casualty of the city’s austerity program. In a statement released last week, the mayor noted the decision follows … [Read more...] about Rossi cancels party; cites city austerity as culprit for choice
Around Town
Christmas Eve breakfast First Congregational Church is having a breakfast on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, from 9-11. The menu consists of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit platter, coffee, tea and juice will be served. All are … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s corner
The Gifts of Christmas The holly in the windy hedgeAnd round the Manor House the yewWill soon be stripped to deck the ledge,The altar, font and arch and pew,So that the villagers can say'The church looks nice' on Christmas Day. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Mom had premonition on that fateful night
By Frank G. Stankiewicz Special to the Voice My name is Frank G. Stankiewicz. I am Rohna survivor Walter F. Stankiewwicz's nephew, and like many others, I was listening to someone talk about a TV documentary that was on the History Channel … [Read more...] about Mom had premonition on that fateful night
Brits suffer political turmoil
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Shakespeare famously wrote of the "sceptered isle" of Britain acting as a moat "against the envy of less happier lands." Lately, the less happy lands are winning in a rout. Britain is suffering a political meltdown … [Read more...] about Brits suffer political turmoil
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: At the end of each year, I write a column that contains the past year’s complaints, comments and issues. 2018 will be no different. In January, as well as other issues, we said goodbye to Francis Withington, a representative in … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
With the end of the year – and our two-week shutdown – it’s time for Cobina to isshew her annual gift lift to the politicos, celebs and yokels that make our little corner of the universe soooooo special. It’s hard to believe that we two are marking … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City teen urges us, ‘Don’t Waste Haven’
Group hopes to enlist young people in effort It took a trip to Florida and a time away for a local teen to appreciate his hometown, and decide to become part of the effort to make a difference. Jake Tiffany, a 19-year-old graduate of local … [Read more...] about City teen urges us, ‘Don’t Waste Haven’
BOE approves tech bids for WHHS
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a bid on furnishing and technology for the remodeling of West Haven High School. The bids are valued at approximately $3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Ken … [Read more...] about BOE approves tech bids for WHHS