By Mike Madera Special to the Voice The local area has lost an icon. Legendary West Haven figure Thomas “Tinker” Blake succumbed to his battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy Friday afternoon with his family by his side. Blake was … [Read more...] about City mourns ‘Tinker’ Blake
Officials applaud new regs
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-14) joined Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and a group of dedicated West Haven residents who have been speaking up about the unilateral placement of cell phone canister antennas in Connecticut communities. By working with their state … [Read more...] about Officials applaud new regs
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, honey bunch, the Fourth of July holiday will be over, but yew can bet yore bottom dollar the fireworks displays, and the rockets’ red glare are gonna continue at least through the rest of the week. In the past in … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to know when the state is going to fix the uneven pavement across from the old Forest School on Forest Road here in Allingtown, plus the concrete storm drain that is higher than the sidewalk, causing traffic … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Editorial
The nation marks yet another anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week. The famous story is told of Benjamin Franklin leaving the Continental Congress after passage of the Declaration. A woman asked him, “Well, Doctor, what have we got … [Read more...] about Editorial
Trump is now a Republican
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Donald Trump, the erstwhile Democrat, independent and member of the Reform Party, finally has a fixed partisan identity. The president may be besieged, unpopular and prone to lashing out self-destructively, … [Read more...] about Trump is now a Republican
From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
West Haven is a city of contradiction. Though it boasts more than 50,000 residents, it has somewhat of a small-town character. Granted, over the last few decades that smallness has diminished somewhat, but for many longtime Westies there are families … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Obituary
Harold Post Jr., 84, of Aurora, IL, formerly of West Haven, CT and Maineville, OH, passed away on June 18, 2017. He was born in New Haven, CT on July 23, 1932 to the late Harold Deming Post Sr. and Gertrude Bassett Post. He is survived by his … [Read more...] about Obituary
WHCH camp still makes memories
For residents who have lived in West Haven for a long time, attending the Community House’s “Camp To-Come-To” summer camp, which opened in 1944, was the source of countless memories that many hold dear into their later years. Although it is … [Read more...] about WHCH camp still makes memories
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven’s Horse and Buggy Days Here are a few articles, taken from the New Haven Register, which tell of the hazards and mishaps which were common during the days of the horse and buggy: East Rock Cliff, CT … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner