The West Haven Twilight League will host its annual Hot Stove Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at West River Hall. Don’t miss your chance to talk baseball and gain insight into the game from national baseball personalities. John … [Read more...] about West Haven Twilight League plans ‘Hot Stove’
Squirt A sextet topples ECHO, 4-3
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team returned to its winning ways with a pair of victories this weekend. The Westies won a tight game, 4-3, over visiting ECHO A, and then blew out Yale A1, 11-0, on the road. West Haven is now 21-5-2 on the … [Read more...] about Squirt A sextet topples ECHO, 4-3
Historian’s corner
The Peterson Farm Part III See part 1 here See part 2 here The following was written for the New Haven Register on April 20, 1980, by Israel Amitai; it was saved for many years, and recently it was sent to your Historian by George W. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a glance
Bel Canto visits Society party The West Haven Historical Society hot its annual Holiday Party tonight at 7 p.m., and will welcome the Bel Canto Choir from West Haven High School. The group, under the direction of Phyllis Silver, will entertain … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
New Year’s Dance The West Haven Italian-American Civic Association will hold its New Year's Eve Dinner Dance on Sunday, Dec. 31, at the club, 85 Chase Lane. A full-course sit-down dinner with dessert and coffee will be served at 6:30, by Cusano by … [Read more...] about Around town
Letters
Actions, not words, needed by city On Dec.3, Nancy Rossi was sworn in as West Haven's new Mayor. During her inauguration speech she pledged to work with all elected officials who were on the stage with her. Unfortunately, this has not been … [Read more...] about Letters
Sewer backup closes Piantino Library
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The building that houses the Louis Piantino Branch Library at 1 Forest Road in Allingtown has been closed by the Health Department until further notice because of a sewage backup on Nov. 27, Mayor Nancy … [Read more...] about Sewer backup closes Piantino Library
Maybe Trump’s not so bad!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The president of the United States wakes up some mornings seemingly determined to convince as many people as possible that he's unsuited to high office. Fortunately for him, he has a Twitter account allowing … [Read more...] about Maybe Trump’s not so bad!
Editorial
Leadership, not bickering is needed for the city right now The city saw the transition of political power flow seamlessly following the swearing-in of the various elected officials on Dec. 3. Mayor Nancy Rossi, in her remarks following the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, a letter was published complaining of a noisy leaf pickup at 4:30 a.m. If you recall, I had asked this reader to let me know if there was any recurrence and the following letters tell the story. Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine