By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Department of Public Works reminds residents not to put Christmas trees in plastic bags or stands for curbside pickup. Lights must also be removed from Christmas trees. Plastic bags … [Read more...] about Christmas tree reminder
Hidden Gems
You may have seen a window sign in avocado green on Platt Avenue in the Woodlawn Shopping Plaza, with a matching delivery truck parked just around the corner from Randall’s, near CVS. Together, they mark the home base for Edibolic Kitchen, West … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Mayor schedules district meetings
Since taking office in early December, Mayor Dorinda Borer has made it a priority to significantly improve communication across the city, both internally with department heads and externally with residents. To that end, Borer has created … [Read more...] about Mayor schedules district meetings
It’s Radon Action Month; city offers testing kits
By Michael P Waslh Special to the Voice January is National Radon Action Month, and the city Health Department is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their home for radon. Radon, the second-leading cause … [Read more...] about It’s Radon Action Month; city offers testing kits
Westie netters find a rhythm; win 3 straight
The West Haven boys basketball team is finding its rhythm. And it may have begun with a 65-54 victory over Hamden at the Blue Devils gym. After trailing by two points through eight minutes of play, the Westies took control of the game with a … [Read more...] about Westie netters find a rhythm; win 3 straight
The week in photos – December 21, 2023
Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
The dumbest betrayal yet
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's possible that Congress can't find a way, despite the support of bipartisan majorities, to continue funding Ukraine in its fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia. This would have to rank, not … [Read more...] about The dumbest betrayal yet
Dear Felicia
It’s that festive time of the year, sweetie, and as has been our custom for low these many decades, we come up with the gifts we’d like to see under the trees of all the good and great in our little corner of the universe…all said in jest…mostly. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Candidates chosen for Jan. 23 run-off
The two candidates vying for the General Assembly seat vacated by Mayor Dorinda Borer last month have been selected. The Democratic and Republican Town Committees met last weekend to determine their candidates for the Jan. 23 special election for the … [Read more...] about Candidates chosen for Jan. 23 run-off