Well honeybunch, here we are getting to the middle o’ July already. It’s gonna be no time before we start seeing leaves turn and our thoughts will be of snow, cold and heating bills. It’s amazing how fast – even more at our age – the summer seems to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-114) released the following statement in response to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s veto of HB 6880, a reform to the 8-30g affordable housing statute which received an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 30-6 in the Senate and 116-33 in … [Read more...] about Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
The city was struck with yet another tragedy this week as Third District Councilman Ralph A. Eberle died of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was 53. City Council members and staffers at City Hall had to take in the news over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
The West Haven Twilight League's best showed off their skills in Saturday's All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Quigley Stadium. In the All-Star Game Team Quigley defeated Team Greenwood, 5-2. Columbus Auto Body's Ryan Zahornasky gave Quigley an … [Read more...] about Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
Editorial
The nation marks yet another anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week. The famous story is told of Benjamin Franklin leaving the Continental Congress after passage of the Declaration. A woman asked him, “Well, Doctor, what have we got … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to know when the state is going to fix the uneven pavement across from the old Forest School on Forest Road here in Allingtown, plus the concrete storm drain that is higher than the sidewalk, causing traffic … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, honey bunch, the Fourth of July holiday will be over, but yew can bet yore bottom dollar the fireworks displays, and the rockets’ red glare are gonna continue at least through the rest of the week. In the past in … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Officials applaud new regs
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-14) joined Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and a group of dedicated West Haven residents who have been speaking up about the unilateral placement of cell phone canister antennas in Connecticut communities. By working with their state … [Read more...] about Officials applaud new regs
City mourns ‘Tinker’ Blake
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice The local area has lost an icon. Legendary West Haven figure Thomas “Tinker” Blake succumbed to his battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy Friday afternoon with his family by his side. Blake was … [Read more...] about City mourns ‘Tinker’ Blake
Dini Tournament opens
In the opening round of the Dini Tournament the Gunning Law Firm Mets defeated the Augliera Mover Pirates, 5-1. Jayden Roby was the winning pitcher allowing only one hit over four innings. Jonathan Jackson and Maurizio Urriola had doubles and RBI … [Read more...] about Dini Tournament opens