Committee offers Ruickoldt Scholarship The city’s Breast Cancer Awareness Committee is accepting applications for a scholarship fund it founded in memory of a third-grade Savin Rock Community School teacher who died of breast cancer. The 16th … [Read more...] about At a glance
Westies capture CIAC berth
The third time was the charm for the West Haven softball team. Needing one, more win to qualify for postseason play, the Westies dropped the first, two games of the week but, made sure in the third with an exciting, comeback walk-off win to clinch. … [Read more...] about Westies capture CIAC berth
Around town
Harugari Weinfest The Harugari Singing Society has the annual WeinFest is set for Sunday, May 20, from 1-6 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon at the club with a chicken scampi dinner, served over pasta with bread, salad, dessert and coffee. A Complimentary … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
The Waddingham Mansion Part I See part two here. See part three here. See part four here. See part five here. Way back in the 1950s and 1960s, Lorraine Wood Rockefeller was a reporter for the Town Crier. Her stories of Old West Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Probe is now out of control
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Rod Rosenstein is doing a star turn as principled defender of the law, but he's performed abysmally as deputy attorney general, and President Donald Trump would be fully justified in firing him. The leaked … [Read more...] about Probe is now out of control
Editorial
It may be ‘end of beginning’ for city’s financial struggles As we head into the final weeks of May, taxpayers may be and should be somewhat concerned about what is happening with the city’s financial structure. As of this writing, the City … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, I received a complaint relating to a tree blocking the view on Laurel and Soundview Avenues. I reported this to the mayor’s executive assistant, Louis Esposito. A reply from his office indicated he would have … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are in the middle o’ May, honey bunch, and it’s even money as to whether this year’s Memorial Day parade is gonna step off. The last two, effen yew remember, were washed out by Mother Nature, who insisted that her May flowers needed the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City issues ‘blight’ reminder
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi is reminding property owners to comply with the city’s blight regulations during the warmer months. “We applaud the overwhelming majority of property owners who maintain their … [Read more...] about City issues ‘blight’ reminder
Sandy Point area named 11th-best beach in region
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven is home to one of the best beaches to visit in New England, according to Globe Magazine, published by The Boston Globe and Boston Globe Media. West Haven, specifically the Sandy Point Beach … [Read more...] about Sandy Point area named 11th-best beach in region