By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 36th annual Savin Rock Festival starts tonight in Old Grove Park with four days of games, food, rides and entertainment. The event, which pays homage to the legacy of Savin Rock Park, features its … [Read more...] about 36th Festival begins at Grove Park
Dear Felicia
Here it is, sweetie pie, the weekend of the Savin Rock Festival. As I told yew last week, it’s hard to believe this is number 36. Cobina remembers it as if it were yesterday. Tempus really does fugit, don’t it. What I didn’t tell yew, is that, once … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington I wrote to you a few months ago about the non-working street lights on Captain Thomas Boulevard between Turk’s and the Sea Bluff beach. The reply from the city’s Complaint Officer, Francis Withington was something to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Editorial
Tonight marks the opening of the thirty-sixth renewal of the Savin Rock Festival. In last week’s editorial space we recounted the early work that has made the festival the summer staple it has become in our city. It is, first and foremost, a … [Read more...] about Editorial
China’s not ready to lead
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The world has had its delusions about China over the years, but none quite as fantastical as the notion of Beijing assuming the mantle of global leadership. Ever since Donald Trump's election, it has been a … [Read more...] about China’s not ready to lead
Mayor: Deal for Thompson School is good for city
By Mayor Edward M. O’Brien As I have been out speaking with residents these past few weeks, I have come across a common concern that I feel the need to address. Many of you have told me that you are puzzled by the decision to sell Thompson School … [Read more...] about Mayor: Deal for Thompson School is good for city
City, contractors partner to rehab blighted houses
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