By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Most people thought it would be a joke of a fight, but by the end of round two, half of the world -- most of them watching pirated broadcasts if they weren't willing to pony up $60 to $100 to watch it in a bar … [Read more...] about Sporting life
Letters
Mayor defends administration’s fiscal record, heading to vote As we approach primary day here in West Haven, I wanted to take this final opportunity to talk about an issue that I know is of concern to all of our residents: our city finances. … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the contractor for West Haven trees take down trees and leaves 10-15 foot stumps behind? The two on the corner of Colonial Boulevard and Honor Road have been there for at least a year. Curious Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine
WHHS rehab work underway
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City and school leaders and state officials threw shovels of dirt Aug. 22 to mark the symbolic groundbreaking of the city’s new state-of-the-art West Haven High School at 1 McDonough Plaza. To the … [Read more...] about WHHS rehab work underway
Proposed cuts ‘damaging’ to WHCH
The continued budget battle in Hartford and the proposed cuts that will impact every town and city have one agency worried for the future. For 75 years, the West Haven Community House has served as THE cornerstone social service agency in West … [Read more...] about Proposed cuts ‘damaging’ to WHCH
Candidates bicker over city economics
The use of a picture in some campaign literature is the most recent point of contention between the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor. In a press release sent out this week, the campaign of Mayor Edward M. O’Brien has … [Read more...] about Candidates bicker over city economics
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, honeybunch, the kiddies will be back in school. Yup, and Friday of this week is Sept. 1. I jest seems I writ to yew yesterday that it’s June 1 and we should celebrate the coming of the summer season. With Labor Day … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
More than eight years after it was first announced, a groundbreaking ceremony took place August 22 that begins a $129.9 million rebuilding of West Haven High School When completed, we are told the entire structure will be “state-of-the-art” and will … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Thank you to those who saved Laci On July 12, our nightmare began. Our 14-year-old daughter, Laci went into cardiac arrest after soccer practice in the CFC Arena. Dave Clarke, the Head Coach of Women's Soccer at Quinnipiac, the coach … [Read more...] about Letters
At a glance
Elm Cafe Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 18 at Alling Memorial Longtime West Haven businessman Frank Cuomo, owner of Elm Cafe at 124 Elm St., will hold the 19th annual Elm Cafe Golf Tournament Sept. 18 at Alling Memorial Golf Club, 35 Eastern St., … [Read more...] about At a glance