Auditions slated The West Haven Council on the Arts is sponsoring a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Auditions for the production are schedule for the Church of the Holy Spirit, 28 Church St, or Saturday, May 27, from noon to 4 … [Read more...] about Around Town
Letters
As I told you last time in these pages, I am a veteran teacher at West Haven High and a lifelong Westie. Nearly two years ago, I sought professional legal counsel after I was threatened with expulsion from my union by WHFT President Kristen … [Read more...] about Letters
The Worst Word in Politics
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist For the past couple of years, the most important word in American politics has been the worst -- "rigged." Emanating from slang back in the 17th century, developing into a description of financial fraud, … [Read more...] about The Worst Word in Politics
Editorial
Memorial Day was begun as a way to honor the Civil War dead in the 1880s. Known as Decoration Day until fairly recently, it is a way for the nation to remember all those who fight for the nation, and especially those who pay the ultimate price. … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, sweets, but here we are in the last full week o’ May and the annual Memorial Day parade is (rain or shine) gonna happen on Monday. Of course, yew and I are old enuff to remember when Memorial Day was May 30 – and some o’ our … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Dedication of ‘Walk of Honor’ Saturday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 10th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bradley Point Park. All veterans are invited to … [Read more...] about Dedication of ‘Walk of Honor’ Saturday
Freddy Jackson will lead parade Monday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422 Cmdr. Freddy Jackson will lead the Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Jackson was originally selected to serve at the helm … [Read more...] about Freddy Jackson will lead parade Monday
Letters
Four years ago, schools Superintendent Neil Cavallaro dismissively told the New Haven Register that West Haveners were angry over his plans to gut the tech ed program at the high school because Westies “just like to fight about everything.” Ladies … [Read more...] about Letters
Editorial
The faux outrage that is permeating the main stream media over the firing of James Comey as Director of the FBI, should serve as an abject lesson in fake news for the Fourth Estate. Unfortunately, the breathless coverage and over-the-top analysis … [Read more...] about Editorial
WHHS Sports Recap
The West Haven boys lacrosse team was hoping to secure a postseason berth when the Shelton Gaels paid a visit to Ken Strong Stadium on Wednesday. The Gaels had other ideas and put this game out of reach when they took an 8-0 lead at halftime on their … [Read more...] about WHHS Sports Recap