Rossi takes issue with points made in O’Brien’s recent letter The Sept. 7 edition of the West Haven Voice contained a letter from Mayor O’Brien trying to defend his fiscal record by blaming others. The truth is that when Mayor O’Brien … [Read more...] about Letters
Small business comment ignites O’Brien campaign
While the decision to go into Nov. 7 as a write-in candidate was settling in, the two former Democratic Party opponents continued their war of words this week. Mayor Edward M. O’Brien, who decided to put his name into the mix on Election Day, … [Read more...] about Small business comment ignites O’Brien campaign
Historian’s corner
Nothing in his 11 years could have prepared the boy for this moment: There was his grandpa--wearing the suit that he always wore at Christmas and Easter--only it wasn’t Christmas, and it wasn’t Easter. Father approached him smiling, but this … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Around town
College Fair West Haven High School will host its annual “College Fair” on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m., in the gym. Anyone in the community interested in college opportunities are welcome to attend this important event. There will … [Read more...] about Around town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There are two ballfields at Morse Park are lit up every night of the week with no one using the ballfields. These lights use massive amounts of electricity at great costs to West Haven taxpayers. Can something be done … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Sports: Westies topple ND, 34-14
The West Haven football team won its first, two contests on the road and returned home on Friday night to host cross-town rival Notre Dame in the annual Soderman Bowl at Ken Strong Stadium. The Blue Devils were able to get on the board first when … [Read more...] about Sports: Westies topple ND, 34-14
WestieBlue in touch
If the West Haven girls volleyball team is to get going this season, it will have to turn to its senior leadership. That leadership responded Monday evening. Behind the play of Megan Paterson, Lexi Burzynski, Marianne Loo, Alyanah Bonilla, Tenzin … [Read more...] about WestieBlue in touch
CT Pest tops Tigers in Youth Soccer action
In the CDG Girls Division, CDG3 CT Pest Elimination defeated CDG-1 H& R Block Green Tigers, 3-1. The Tigers were led by Maryorie Hernadez, Maryangle Cruz, and Nada El Mouki with one goal each. Sarah Monti played a great in goal for the … [Read more...] about CT Pest tops Tigers in Youth Soccer action
Youth hockey round up
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team split a pair of games this weekend. On Saturday afternoon at the Northford Ice Pavilion, the Westies faced Yale Squirt AA and lost a close game, 4-2. Yale jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first four … [Read more...] about Youth hockey round up
Sports: ‘Hawks top Warwick
The West Haven Seahawks enjoyed another successful day at home, marking the halfway point of the regular season. The Junior Peewee team improved their record to 3-1 with a dominating 42-14 win over the Warwick Patriots (RI). Quarterback Nick … [Read more...] about Sports: ‘Hawks top Warwick