With just days remaining to campaign before their primary on Tuesday, the two Democrats looking for party nod for mayor continued to spar over issues. The controversial TOD or Transit-Oriented Development program pushed by the Malloy administration … [Read more...] about Dem foes continue to battle
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie, here we are in September and already some o’ the leaves are starting to turn in the neighborhood. Yup, and in these parts the nights have been colder. That’s a sure sign o’ things to come as if we need any. Around the Asylum by the Sea … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
Next week’s primary is important in two ways. It will determine the final slate the city’s Democratic Party will present to the voters come November, but it also begins the march toward that general election. How the primary shakes out remains to be … [Read more...] about Editorial
No excuse for thuggery
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist One of the least safe places to be in Berkeley, California, is in the vicinity of someone holding a "No Hate" sign. So-called anti-fascist, or antifa, activists bearing shields emblazoned with those words … [Read more...] about No excuse for thuggery
City to mark 9/11 with annual rites
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven will observe the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on 9/11 with a flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradley Point Park flagpole, followed by a candlelight vigil at the … [Read more...] about City to mark 9/11 with annual rites
Parks a priority, says Rossi
Democratic Mayoral Candidate Nancy Rossi announced that, if elected mayor, she will make the maintaining and improving of city parks and athletic facilities a priority. Rossi will challenge incumbent Mayor Ed O’Brien in the democratic primary to be … [Read more...] about Parks a priority, says Rossi
At a glance
Senior Center celebrating 49th year Wednesday WEST HAVEN, Sept. 5, 2017 — The West Haven/Allingtown Senior Center will celebrate its 49th anniversary with a luncheon from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Cielo Banquet Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane. The … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
‘Matter of Balance’ Sept. 22-28 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) CareCard Program, YNHH Auxiliary and the Connecticut Older Adult Collaboration for Health (COACH), a project of the Yale School of Medicine is … [Read more...] about Around town
Sports: Seahawks open season on a high note
The West Haven Seahawks started the 2017 season with exciting opening day wins at New Haven on Saturday. The Junior Peewee team (1-0) battled to a 13-7 win over a very talented New Haven Steelers squad. Nysir Harris and Avain Evans scored for the … [Read more...] about Sports: Seahawks open season on a high note
Westies open Friday v. N. Haven
It was ten wins without a loss, then just like that, the season was over. Such was the story for the 2016 West Haven football team, experiencing a gut-wrenching loss to Ridgefield in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs last year. What … [Read more...] about Westies open Friday v. N. Haven