Actions, not words, needed by city On Dec.3, Nancy Rossi was sworn in as West Haven's new Mayor. During her inauguration speech she pledged to work with all elected officials who were on the stage with her. Unfortunately, this has not been … [Read more...] about Letters
Sewer backup closes Piantino Library
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The building that houses the Louis Piantino Branch Library at 1 Forest Road in Allingtown has been closed by the Health Department until further notice because of a sewage backup on Nov. 27, Mayor Nancy … [Read more...] about Sewer backup closes Piantino Library
Maybe Trump’s not so bad!
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The president of the United States wakes up some mornings seemingly determined to convince as many people as possible that he's unsuited to high office. Fortunately for him, he has a Twitter account allowing … [Read more...] about Maybe Trump’s not so bad!
Editorial
Leadership, not bickering is needed for the city right now The city saw the transition of political power flow seamlessly following the swearing-in of the various elected officials on Dec. 3. Mayor Nancy Rossi, in her remarks following the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, a letter was published complaining of a noisy leaf pickup at 4:30 a.m. If you recall, I had asked this reader to let me know if there was any recurrence and the following letters tell the story. Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Honey bunch the area was hit with a snowstorm over the weekend, and it reminded any and all that whilst we’ve had good weather lately, Ole Man Winter is getting closer and closer to making his official appearance. Here in the Asylum by the Sea we got … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Soderman fought with cunning
Bill Soderman’s engagement with German panzers and infantry lasted over 16 hours, until mid-morning on Dec. 18. The environment that night and morning was a perfect match for Bill’s stealth and cunning, with almost no moon and very heavy fog after … [Read more...] about Soderman fought with cunning
Remembering Pearl Harbor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city observed the 76th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor during its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony Dec. 7 at the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole on the Veterans … [Read more...] about Remembering Pearl Harbor
Seahawks move to national semi
The West Haven Junior Varsity football team (11-1) has advanced to the National Pop Warner Semi-final championship game with a 19-0 win over the Almaden Mustangs (San Jose, CA). The Seahawks will now face the Ohio Village Wildcats out of the … [Read more...] about Seahawks move to national semi
Squirt A winning streak ends
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team went into the Thanksgiving break on a 17-game winning streak and had not tasted defeat since Oct. 1. As play resumed this weekend, the Westies faced two of the top teams in the region with both games at … [Read more...] about Squirt A winning streak ends