By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Led by contractor Brian Banning, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien on July 18 toured — and touted — a ranch-style house at 41 Harold St. that Banning recently refurbished, an example of the new partnership between … [Read more...] about City, contractors partner to rehab blighted houses
At a glance
6th Walk, Fair scheduled for Sept. 24 The West Haven Community House will hold its 6th annual “Family Fun Walk & Wellness Fair” on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, at the Savin Rock Conference Center and Boardwalk. Registration is at 9:30am followed … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
6th Walk and Fair The West Haven Community House will hold its 6th annual “Family Fun Walk & Wellness Fair” on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, at the Savin Rock Conference Center and Boardwalk. Registration is at 9:30 followed by a Zumba warm-up and … [Read more...] about Around town
West Haven Yankees
The stands came from the old observation cars built by the New Haven Railroad for the Yale-Harvard Regatta in New London. They were green and always looked like they needed repair, but for 10 years West Haven’s Quigley Stadium was home to the … [Read more...] about West Haven Yankees
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Last week we learned that a few things we suspected might be true are, in fact, probably true: 1. R. Kelly runs a sex cult, and; 2. Roger Federer is the greatest champion that tennis, and maybe all of … [Read more...] about A sporting life
Historian’s corner
St. Lawrence Church By Dan Shine, Voice Columnist It was only a mile from home to St. Lawrence Church, but Michael Keeney remembers it as sometimes feeling like much, much more. His mother would lead her six children on foot to Mass in … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Letters Policy
The West Haven Voice takes all letters from responsible parties. Deadline for letters is 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. Letters are subject to the same editing as all other copy for clarity, grammar and space. Letters are printed on a … [Read more...] about Letters Policy
Festival 36: 2017 edition kicks into gear July 27
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Elements, “the ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire tribute,” will headline the 36th annual Savin Rock Festival, performing a deluge of hits spanning the musical genres of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, … [Read more...] about Festival 36: 2017 edition kicks into gear July 27
Editorial
Savin Rock Festival 36 It is hard to believe it has been 35 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place at West Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fields. Next week, the 36th renewal of the festival begins on July 27. It … [Read more...] about Editorial
Nationalist, not bellicose
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Imagine that President Donald Trump gave a speech praising a strong Europe. Imagine that he called forthrightly on Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine and join the community of responsible … [Read more...] about Nationalist, not bellicose