For many of today’s children, summertime recreation means playing a computer game, watching television or maybe riding bikes around the neighborhood. The folks at the Regional Water Authority (RWA) want to change that by offering more … [Read more...] about WHCH partners with Authority for kids
Upgrades at Sandy Point get A-OK
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and Councilman Nicholas W. Ruickoldt praised city officials and West Haven Watershed Restoration Committee members July 26 for the recent improvements in the Sandy Point municipal … [Read more...] about Upgrades at Sandy Point get A-OK
Ferraro calls for the privatization of DMV
The Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Wednesday their decision to temporarily close both the Derby and Milford DMV service centers due to long wait times. State Rep. Charles Ferraro released the following statement regarding the DMV’s … [Read more...] about Ferraro calls for the privatization of DMV
Letters
Mayor Edward O’Brien has touted on his recent campaign literature that, through his efforts, West Haven has added $150 million to the taxable Grand List. In response to my Press Release questioning his numbers, Mayor O’Brien said, “Anyone can add the … [Read more...] about Letters
GOP still the ‘Stupid Party’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The ascension of Donald Trump was supposed to change everything in the GOP. As it happens, perhaps one very important thing hasn't: The Republicans may well still be The Stupid Party.That Obamacare repeal has … [Read more...] about GOP still the ‘Stupid Party’
State’s fiscal problems need more than stop-gap deals
All eyes in the state are focused on Hartford. Can the General Assembly get concessions from state unions in order to forestall a financial collapse for a state that is edging toward $3 billion in revenue shortfalls over the next two years? We say … [Read more...] about State’s fiscal problems need more than stop-gap deals
Dear Felicia
Howdy do honey bunch. Here we are in Awgus already. Can yew believe it? Like I keep saying, I thought I was jest celebrating that it was June 1. Yew know the summer is getting on a bit when the Savin Rock Festival comes and goes. It came and went … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Festival 36 brings out thousands
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 36th annual Savin Rock Festival paid homage to the legacy of “the Rock” with an exciting lineup of musical groups and a mouthwatering row of food vendors, linking the past with the present through … [Read more...] about Festival 36 brings out thousands
Historian’s corner
St. Lawrence Church By Dan Shine, Voice Columnist It was only a mile from home to St. Lawrence Church, but Michael Keeney remembers it as sometimes feeling like much, much more. His mother would lead her six children on foot to Mass in … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Last week we learned that a few things we suspected might be true are, in fact, probably true: 1. R. Kelly runs a sex cult, and; 2. Roger Federer is the greatest champion that tennis, and maybe all of … [Read more...] about A sporting life