Dear Eleanore Turkington: I need to vent. I live across from Colonial Boulevard Brook. A few weeks ago the town cleaned the brook and sewers because of the sewers backing up into people’s homes. Well, as a result, me and my neighbor are having a … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
WHHS sports recap
The West Haven softball team opened its postseason with a trip to face the North Haven Indians on Wednesday afternoon in the SCC quarterfinals. After the Indians took a 3-0 in the bottom of the third, the Westies knew they had an uphill climb. But as … [Read more...] about WHHS sports recap
Letters
Disparity between CEO salaries and workers is getting out of hand, says writer I have worked in business management all my life but I want to express my feelings of how much CEO greed is harming middle class America's dreams. I read a … [Read more...] about Letters
Not on our soil, thank you
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Turkish government is obviously familiar with the concept of "chutzpah," if not necessarily the word. Ankara summoned the American ambassador to protest allegedly "aggressive and unprofessional actions" … [Read more...] about Not on our soil, thank you
Jackson now waits until ‘18 for honor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Freddy Jackson, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422, was the guest of honor during the city’s Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Monday morning at the World War I Armistice Memorial on the … [Read more...] about Jackson now waits until ‘18 for honor
Youth soccer update
In the E Boys Division Green Machine continued its winning ways with a 4-1 victory over the Red team. Christian Reyes scored off a beautifully crossed ball from Bobby Severino. Strong defensive play by Jordan Galvez and Jeremy Lincoln kept the red … [Read more...] about Youth soccer update
From the desk of…. Bill Riccio, Jr.
Voice quietly hits 20th milestone Observant readers of the Voice will notice a logo on the front page with the number “20.” It’s hard to believe, but May 15 was the 20th anniversary of the first edition of the newspaper, which, we had hoped … [Read more...] about From the desk of…. Bill Riccio, Jr.
Shore Haven pitchers on center stage
Ed Note: The following was received Wednesday morning of last week, past deadline. Zachary Goetze pitched a three-hitter, had 11 strikeouts, and a triple as the Baseball Card Mania Red Sox def Gunning Law Firm Mets 7-2. John Barrington had a … [Read more...] about Shore Haven pitchers on center stage
Around town
Auxiliary ziti dinner American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71 West Haven will be hosting a fundraiser ziti dinner at St. John Vianney Church hall, 300 Capt. Thomas Boulevard on June 10, at 5.30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. All proceeds to help the … [Read more...] about Around town
A sporting view
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist I was once told that the day you stop trying to leave a legacy is the day your legacy begins. It has to do with humility and letting your actions speak louder than words. It's unlikely that there ever will … [Read more...] about A sporting view