By Mchael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Veterans Council and the city will hold a Veterans Day tribute on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 11. This year’s event will also include the … [Read more...] about City plans Veterans Day tribute
Dear Felicia
The ghosties and goblins will be out in force tomorrow night, sweets! After about six weeks of seeing skeletons, costumes and all kinds of weird stuff, All Hallow’s Eve is upon us. That means the Christmas stuff that hasn’t been put out already will … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. As always, we have a range of events coming up for everyone. The Ora Mason Library is starting its new bi-weekly storytime Storytime con Amigos on Friday, November 7th and 21st! This storytime includes stories, … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Editorial
Diversity of thought needed On Tuesday, voters in West Haven and throughout the state will travel to the polls – if they have not already voted early – and determine the biennial municipal elections. Tip O’Neill, late Speaker of the House in … [Read more...] about Editorial
New Jersey’s wind debacle
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In one of his classic New Jersey ballads, Bruce Springsteen sings of the sun "rising over them refinery towers." If New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy had gotten his way, the Boss would need to update the … [Read more...] about New Jersey’s wind debacle
Russ McCreven was a true Westie
The city lost one of its true Westies on Oct. 18. Russell McCreven, husband, father, sportsman, photographer, writer, and friend to many succumbed at 86. To say this writer and McCreven were friends and colleagues only touches the surface of the … [Read more...] about Russ McCreven was a true Westie
FD teaches students fire safety
By Rob Forleo Special to the Voice As part of Fire Prevention Month in October, the West Haven Fire Department visited Washington Elementary School and Savin Rock Community School to teach students important fire safety lessons. Fourth … [Read more...] about FD teaches students fire safety
NHSO returns for Christmas concert
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the second straight year, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is performing a Holiday Extravaganza benefit concert at West Haven High School on Dec. 19. The 7 p.m. concert, held in the … [Read more...] about NHSO returns for Christmas concert
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Yankee Division Encampment at Yale Field By Loretta Bontempo Forte I grew up in a house on Derby Avenue across the road from the Yale fields, so I was aware of football games and Yale sports events from … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
City awarded bronze for sustainability
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities to become more efficient, resilient and inclusive, has recognized the city for achieving Bronze-level certification as a … [Read more...] about City awarded bronze for sustainability