West Haven is a city of contradiction. Though it boasts more than 50,000 residents, it has somewhat of a small-town character. Granted, over the last few decades that smallness has diminished somewhat, but for many longtime Westies there are families … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Trump is now a Republican
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Donald Trump, the erstwhile Democrat, independent and member of the Reform Party, finally has a fixed partisan identity. The president may be besieged, unpopular and prone to lashing out self-destructively, … [Read more...] about Trump is now a Republican
Sports: Brewers win Minors’ showdown
Compiled by Mike Madera Special to the Voice With two outs and the tying run on third base, Brady Price struck out the final batter of the game and the Full Circle Pizza Brewers won the West Haven Little League Minors Division Championship, … [Read more...] about Sports: Brewers win Minors’ showdown
Sports: Marlins top A’s for Majors crown
Compiled by Mike Madera Special to the Voice The West Haven Major Division finals took place this past weekend with the second-seeded Marlins defeating the top-seeded A's 8-5 for the league championship. The Marlins finished undefeated in the … [Read more...] about Sports: Marlins top A’s for Majors crown
Farmer’s Market to begin July 6
Historian’s corner
Olde West Haven: 1894 This week your Historian defers once again to the late Harriet C. North, who is warmly remembered as West Haven’s City Historian. The following is from a newspaper column called “Olde West Haven,” that she wrote in … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
O’Brien-Rossi debate WHHS costs
Democratic mayoral candidate Nancy Rossi has blamed Mayor Ed O’Brien for costing the taxpayers of West Haven more than $9 million because he chose to play politics with the West Haven High School construction project. Her charge came in a press … [Read more...] about O’Brien-Rossi debate WHHS costs
Letters
I have received a letter from Superintendent Neil Cavallaro dated June 14 in which he orders me to “cease and desist from any further direct or indirect communications with board [of education] members,” because they “will eventually sit in a … [Read more...] about Letters
O’Brien opens campaign headquarters
Cheered on by enthusiastic supporters, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien officially kicked off his 2017 re-election campaign with a gala opening of his headquarters. June 14 O’Brien opened 397 Campbell Avenue; the event was standing room only in a strong … [Read more...] about O’Brien opens campaign headquarters
School’s out! Be careful!
School is out. That means youngsters will be outdoors more. It also means some of that outdoor activity might be in the streets and sidewalks of the city. Motorists should be extra careful as the summer holiday progresses. Children are not the most … [Read more...] about School’s out! Be careful!