While the calendar still read March, the Notre Dame spring sports season got underway last Saturday despite weather that has been far from springlike. The baseball and lacrosse teams both took to the road and came away with hard-fought … [Read more...] about Green Knights open spring seasons
Westie Blue In Touch
The spring sports season got off to an earlier start than usual this year. For the West Haven baseball and girls lacrosse teams, the start of the season was met with mixed results. The West Haven baseball team was looking to get off to a quick … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
At a glance
Historical Society hosts Chamber Director The Historical Society will have as its April speaker Alan Olenick Executive Director of the West Haven Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7. Olenick will discuss … [Read more...] about At a glance
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part III See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. By Dan Shine The Connecticut Coast has known a long history of piracy and privateering, and those errant souls who … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
City to ‘Boot’ cars to claim overdue tax
The city’s Tax Collector has alerted residents a program to get tax scofflaws paid up will be reinstituted beginning April 15. The “Boot Program” will be instituted that date, and will mean those who owe taxes will be unable to use their vehicles … [Read more...] about City to ‘Boot’ cars to claim overdue tax
17-year-old demagogues
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist All you needed to know about student activist David Hogg's speech at the "March for Our Lives" in Washington, D.C., was that he affixed a price tag on the microphone to symbolize how much National Rifle … [Read more...] about 17-year-old demagogues
Editorial
DMV ‘Express Office’ can help remedy past mistakes For those who are old enough to remember, the city, specifically City Hall, was once the site of the State Superior Court. Two courtrooms, now meeting rooms, were fitted out on the second … [Read more...] about Editorial
DiMassa seeks 2nd term
State Rep. Michael A. DiMassa has announced he is once again, asking for the support of voters in the 116th District in his race for re-election. He plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the legislative seat for a second time. On Wednesday, … [Read more...] about DiMassa seeks 2nd term
From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
As the city gets into the last phase of the budget-making process –leading to a budget ordinance barely a month from now – some have been critical of the West Haven Voice’s coverage, calling it pro-Mayor Rossi. It is a criticism heard before with new … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have already received a number of inquiries on the status of the Department of Motor Vehicle office that will be opening in West Haven. Today, I am happy to provide my readers with up to date information on this new DMV West … [Read more...] about Gripevine