The West Haven 12-U All-Star team split its first two games in tournament play, topping Pop Smith to start the tournament, before falling to Max Sinoway. In the opener against Pop Smith, the Westies posted a 10-2 victory. KJ Harp led the offense … [Read more...] about West Haven 12-U splits tourney play
Lack of hitting stymies Post 71
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice With the top of Zone II taking shape early in the 2018 season, every game becomes critical for those in the hunt for a postseason spot. Orange Post 127 has taken notice. Sitting in third place in zone … [Read more...] about Lack of hitting stymies Post 71
Trump gets the border issue
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In the 1950s, the great neo-conservative intellectual Irving Kristol acknowledged Joe McCarthy's stark failings, but famously refused to take the side of his critics. "For there is one thing," he wrote, "that … [Read more...] about Trump gets the border issue
Obituary
Muriel Ann Abram Southbury -- Muriel Ann Abrams, of Southbury, wife of Sidney Abrams, died peacefully on June 30, 2018. Muriel was born on May 1, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Bessie (Bergstein) Albert. She … [Read more...] about Obituary
Editorial
Supreme Court decisions affirm First Amendment In the week where we celebrate the founding of this country In the week where we celebrate the founding of this country, the Supreme Court reinstalled Free Speech as the cornerstone of the republic with … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am a faithful reader of your column and wonder at the variety of gripes you receive each week. I have been meaning to send you my favorite gripe for some time and today I decided to DO IT! Most people these days … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. By the time yew git this missive, the July Fourth holiday will be a recent memory, but effen the past holds true, the sounds and smells will continue. I don’t know what it’s like at your domicile, but in Cobina’s neighborhood the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City joins statewide effort to promulgate sustainable energy
On May 29, the West Haven City Council voted to join Sustainable CT, an exciting new initiative to support Connecticut’s cities and towns. The statewide initiative, created by towns for towns, includes a detailed menu of sustainability best … [Read more...] about City joins statewide effort to promulgate sustainable energy
Austerity affecting city park use
The recent spate of complaints regarding park facilities along the Boardwalk put a spotlight on the measures taken by Mayor Nancy Rossi and her administration regarding the city’s financial crisis. Just this week, the bathroom facilities along the … [Read more...] about Austerity affecting city park use
