By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The world has had its delusions about China over the years, but none quite as fantastical as the notion of Beijing assuming the mantle of global leadership. Ever since Donald Trump's election, it has been a … [Read more...] about China’s not ready to lead
Editorial
Tonight marks the opening of the thirty-sixth renewal of the Savin Rock Festival. In last week’s editorial space we recounted the early work that has made the festival the summer staple it has become in our city. It is, first and foremost, a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington I wrote to you a few months ago about the non-working street lights on Captain Thomas Boulevard between Turk’s and the Sea Bluff beach. The reply from the city’s Complaint Officer, Francis Withington was something to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here it is, sweetie pie, the weekend of the Savin Rock Festival. As I told yew last week, it’s hard to believe this is number 36. Cobina remembers it as if it were yesterday. Tempus really does fugit, don’t it. What I didn’t tell yew, is that, once … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
36th Festival begins at Grove Park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 36th annual Savin Rock Festival starts tonight in Old Grove Park with four days of games, food, rides and entertainment. The event, which pays homage to the legacy of Savin Rock Park, features its … [Read more...] about 36th Festival begins at Grove Park
Rossi charges ‘fuzzy math’
Democratic Mayoral candidate Nancy Rossi is charging that Mayor Ed O’Brien is not being truthful with the residents of West Haven when he boasts about the claimed growth in the grand list, which represents the aggregate value of the taxable property … [Read more...] about Rossi charges ‘fuzzy math’
Letters Policy
The West Haven Voice takes all letters from responsible parties. Deadline for letters is 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. Letters are subject to the same editing as all other copy for clarity, grammar and space. Letters are printed on a … [Read more...] about Letters Policy
At a glance
Timmy Maia Experience plays concert in Grove The West Haven Summer Concert Series continues in Old Grove Park at 7 p.m. Friday with Top 40 music performed by Timmy Maia Experience. The two-hour concert is free; the rain date is Monday at 7 … [Read more...] about At a glance
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist This time it didn't matter -- and nobody cared. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game has long been considered the best all-star game of all professional sports in America. While the NBA has carved out a … [Read more...] about A sporting life
HS football rules see 11 changes for 2017 season
By Bill Riccio, Jr. Connecticut State Rules Interpreter When high school football fans attend their favorite games this fall, some new changes will be seen in the rules that will be readily apparent in some ways, and not so in others. In all, … [Read more...] about HS football rules see 11 changes for 2017 season