As I write this week’s missive, honeybunch, the boys and girls of the three campaigns for mayor are wrapping up their work in anticipation for the vote, which, by the time yew git this, will be decided – we hope. In this berg, when it comes to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Captain’s Galley is now a memory
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The former Captain’s Galley restaurant at 15 Beach St. was demolished on Friday to rid the neighborhood — and a prime stretch of the city’s shoreline — of a long-standing eyesore. The one-story … [Read more...] about Captain’s Galley is now a memory
Boguniecki listened to his mother
It is said mothers know best. West Haven’s Eric Boguniecki can attest to that. At an early age, playing in the West Haven Youth Hockey league, Boguniecki was something special on the ice. And don’t for a minute think his mother, Marylou, failed to … [Read more...] about Boguniecki listened to his mother
Rossi wins City Hall
Capping off a run thought impossible only two months ago, Democratic candidate Nancy Rossi held off a write-in challenge from the incumbent and a strong Republican to win Tuesday’s mayoral race. In official figures released Wednesday, Rossi took … [Read more...] about Rossi wins City Hall
At a glance
City accepting energy assistance requests The city began accepting applications Oct. 17 for the federally financed Connecticut Energy Assistance Program in the human resources office on the second floor of City Hall, 355 Main St. Appointments … [Read more...] about At a glance
Budget deal is latest flap in campaign
As voters get ready to go to the polls Tuesday, the endorsed Democrat and the incumbent mayor hoping to keep his job exchanged more verbal blows over a bail-out package offered state municipalities under the just-passed state budget for Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Budget deal is latest flap in campaign
Plan puts solar panels at city landfill
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The City Council heard a proposal Oct. 23 from the founder of a Branford-based manufacturer, distributor and developer of solar products to build an array of solar panels atop West Haven’s former … [Read more...] about Plan puts solar panels at city landfill
Disaster readiness is topic of hearing
By Michael P.Walsh Special to the Voice The public is invited to participate in a meeting for the development of the South Central Region Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. West Haven, together with the South Central Regional Council … [Read more...] about Disaster readiness is topic of hearing
8th Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Edward M. O’Brien has announced the city’s participation in the eighth annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25. Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day … [Read more...] about 8th Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie pie, we had a big storm blow through these parts over Sundee night into Monday, and it was quite somethin’. A few times during the night Cobina’s domicile was shaking with the wind and the howling through the trees gave it a “Hitchcock” … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia