Dear Eleanore Turkington: As a new homeowner and parents of small children, I am very concerned about the 500 tires stored in the backyard on Washington Avenue. It is not only a fire hazard but rodents live in the tires along with mosquitoes. Can … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
Dear Felicia
The middle of the month, honeychile, and wasn’t it nice o’ Mother Nature to finally decide summer should be here and get rid o’ that April-like weather we’ve had fer sooooo long. Nope. I ain’t gonna succumb to the temptation to complain about having … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City ranks 9th safest and fastest growing in state
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven is among the top-10 safest and fastest-growing cities in Connecticut, according to the real estate infotainment blog HomeSnacks. West Haven was ranked the ninth-safest place in the state, … [Read more...] about City ranks 9th safest and fastest growing in state
WHHS‛ Prisco is 3-time winner! Makes All-State in every season!
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning and the spring high school season has all but ended, except for the select few teams preparing to play in the state finals. Most 18-year-old student-athletes are … [Read more...] about WHHS‛ Prisco is 3-time winner! Makes All-State in every season!
School bands honoring veterans with concert
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city’s summer concert series will kick off a week earlier than expected, on Friday night, with a salute to America’s veterans by a trio of school bands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced. The … [Read more...] about School bands honoring veterans with concert
P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing June 22 for residents and other stakeholders to comment on the proposed update of the city’s master Plan of Conservation and Development, … [Read more...] about P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
Gripe Vine
Gripe Vine Readers: Last week a reader wrote and complained of rats in her backyard as well as her neighbors, across from Colonial Boulevard Brook. The individual who complained, indicated she couldn’t see why they have to pay for an exterminator … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
Historian’s Corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part IV By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Over the years, Silver's employed dozens and scores of West Haveners. According to Dave Silver, "Many of the part time positions were held by high school students who remained with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
At a glance
Howard ordination set Sunday The First Congregational Church of West Haven will celebrate the ordination of the Rev. E. Carl Howard on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the Church on the Green, 464 Campbell Ave. Members and friends of Pastor Carl are … [Read more...] about At a glance
Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding
Nancy Rossi, Democratic candidate for mayor, has serious concerns regarding the West Haven High School renovation project’s financing and demolition schedule. Mayor Ed O’Brien has stated publically that the demolition of the G-wing, which houses the … [Read more...] about Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding