“The leaves of brown came tumbling down, remember – in September – in the rain!” That old song came to mind since our last missive cuz of the monster Nor’easter we got last week. September went out with a bang and drenching. The storm was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We’d like to start with an enthusiastic thank you to all the Westies who weathered the storm and stopped by our booth at the Apple Festival this weekend. Despite the rain, the First Congregational Church once again … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Editorial
‘The Science:’ be skeptical “The Science.” This two-word phrase has been a common one heard in our polarized political discourse for the better part of four decades. Any issue that had to do with health concerns, pollution, or … [Read more...] about Editorial
Lynching narrative that wasn’t
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The lynching epidemic that wasn't Even paranoiacs have enemies, they say, but sometimes they are just paranoid. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a founding member of the Squad, organized 59 fellow Democrats … [Read more...] about Lynching narrative that wasn’t
MBA program gains rank
The University of New Haven’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked No. 100 in the United States and No. 301 globally in the latest QS Global MBA Rankings, adding to a growing list of national recognitions for the University … [Read more...] about MBA program gains rank
Committee taps Frosolone for Italian honor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee will honor longtime West Haven Italian American Civic Association President Paul M. Frosolone as the city’s primo Italiano at the … [Read more...] about Committee taps Frosolone for Italian honor
Colombian restaurateur Hispanic honoree
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colombian restaurateur Juan Carlos Arbeláez has been selected to receive the city’s prestigious Hispanic American of the Year award, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced. Each year, the West Haven … [Read more...] about Colombian restaurateur Hispanic honoree
Special Olympians return for tourney
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Nearly 300 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival Bocce Competition at the city’s Old Grove Park courts Sept. 19. The bocce tournament, presented … [Read more...] about Special Olympians return for tourney
Public Safety Expo set Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will join West Haven’s three fire departments on Saturday to mark Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police and health. … [Read more...] about Public Safety Expo set Saturday
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist “Your Old Days Aren’t My Old Days” This is a very true statement. Every person experiences a totally different world depending on when and where they grew up. As the years pass, we recall more and more … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner