By Michael Walsh Special to the Voice The City Council enacted an ordinance Sept. 10 adopting the city’s first Harbor Management Plan. The new ordinance made West Haven the 24th municipality in Connecticut to have an adopted plan for harbor … [Read more...] about Council enacts Harbor outline
Finch would be mocked
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's time for "To Kill a Mockingbird" to give up its treasured place in American culture. The 1960 novel by Harper Lee was published to instant acclaim, has sold more than 30 million copies and is … [Read more...] about Finch would be mocked
Editorial
A 3-week psycho-drama The three-week psycho-drama the nation endured, finally ended with confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court,. It was a confirmation that was three weeks later than it should have been, and one of the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have lived in West Haven for the past seven years. I live in one of the condos near the od Chick’s Restaurant. The city has always maintained the grass and the upkeep of the property right in front of the beach, that is … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, it is a typical October around these parts, and as we git ready for another isshew, it seems the local weather forecasters are wondering about a tropical storm that might find its way up here. Jest what we need, more rain! Things … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City fetes Mario & Francine Coppola
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presented Mario and Francine Coppola with matching jackets embroidered with their new title, Italian-American of the Year, as part of festivities observing West Haven’s 20th annual … [Read more...] about City fetes Mario & Francine Coppola
‘43 tragedy revisited in clippings
Ed. Note: The following is part of an intermittent series on the sinking of The HMT Rohna off Algeria in World War II. Three West Haven residents were lost in the attack, and most details were withheld from the public for more than half a century. It … [Read more...] about ‘43 tragedy revisited in clippings
The week in photos – October 4, 2018
Around town
Chili cook-off The First Lutheran Church, 52 George St., is sponsoring its annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2- 5 p.m. A Chili Tasting Kit costs $5 and you can tast and judge different entries. Those looking to place a chili recipe in … [Read more...] about Around town
Seahawk Mites, Jr. Peewees win
The West Haven Seahawk Mighty Mite team (7-9 year olds) improved to 3-2 on the season with an exciting 18-12 win over the Stratford Redskins which took two overtimes. The Seahawks scored in the first quarter with a long touchdown run by Azriel … [Read more...] about Seahawk Mites, Jr. Peewees win