Heartfelt tribute for Peter Riccio I’d like to thank the many who attended the recent funeral that honored my husband, Peter Riccio. It will be remembered as a heartfelt tribute to his life. My entire family deeply appreciated the support you gave … [Read more...] about Letters
Flake-Trump: No contest!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The showdown between President Donald Trump and Sen. Jeff Flake turned out to be no contest. It wasn't Trump who was out of the GOP mainstream, but Flake. The Arizona senator supported Gang of Eight-style … [Read more...] about Flake-Trump: No contest!
Editorial
Saturday we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was then known as “The Great … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
As I write this week’s missive, honeybunch, the boys and girls of the three campaigns for mayor are wrapping up their work in anticipation for the vote, which, by the time yew git this, will be decided – we hope. In this berg, when it comes to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Captain’s Galley is now a memory
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The former Captain’s Galley restaurant at 15 Beach St. was demolished on Friday to rid the neighborhood — and a prime stretch of the city’s shoreline — of a long-standing eyesore. The one-story … [Read more...] about Captain’s Galley is now a memory
Boguniecki listened to his mother
It is said mothers know best. West Haven’s Eric Boguniecki can attest to that. At an early age, playing in the West Haven Youth Hockey league, Boguniecki was something special on the ice. And don’t for a minute think his mother, Marylou, failed to … [Read more...] about Boguniecki listened to his mother
Rossi wins City Hall
Capping off a run thought impossible only two months ago, Democratic candidate Nancy Rossi held off a write-in challenge from the incumbent and a strong Republican to win Tuesday’s mayoral race. In official figures released Wednesday, Rossi took … [Read more...] about Rossi wins City Hall
At a glance
City accepting energy assistance requests The city began accepting applications Oct. 17 for the federally financed Connecticut Energy Assistance Program in the human resources office on the second floor of City Hall, 355 Main St. Appointments … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Fall Festival First Lutheran Church, 52 George St, will host its annual fall festival on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9-2. There will be vendors, baked goods, white elephant, raffles and refreshments. Used Book Sale The First Congregational … [Read more...] about Around town
UNH, Fox61 partnership gives experience
The University of New Haven and FOX61, the Connecticut Fox affiliate, announced today that the television station will open a news bureau on the University’s main campus at 300 Boston Post Road. The partnership between the University and FOX61 … [Read more...] about UNH, Fox61 partnership gives experience