… [Read more...] about The week in photos – January 23, 2025
First snowstorm
The season’s first major snowstorm hit the area Sunday night with a polar vortex following. Voice readers sent in their snow pictures to our various social media sites, enjoying what the weather had to offer. Thanks to Elinor Slomba, Councilwoman … [Read more...] about First snowstorm
Editorial
National issues for ‘25 With the beginning of a new administration, and the end of what will be seen as one of the worst administrations in the nation’s history, there are things we hope will be accomplished in the next few years that will … [Read more...] about Editorial
Prepare for the tax changes ahead of you
By Bill Conlan Tax Preparer It seems like President Trump will make some changes in the future that should assist all of us as far as investments and taxes are concerned. There appears to be some changes in store after 2025 when the … [Read more...] about Prepare for the tax changes ahead of you
City rolls out salt-sprayer for snowstorms
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer on Jan. 14 unveiled the city’s new anti-icing sprayer for pretreating roads during storms. The 1,000-gallon sprayer, which contains magnesium chloride, an anti-icing … [Read more...] about City rolls out salt-sprayer for snowstorms
Registration opens for ‘25 Kindergarten
Kindergarten registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year is now open! As required by the Connecticut Department of Education, students must be five years of age on or before Sept.1 of that school year to be eligible to register for … [Read more...] about Registration opens for ‘25 Kindergarten
‘Campership’ memorializes Brian Nugent
Brian D. Nugent was a lifelong Westie who loved his city and his family, and, unfortunately, lost his life to cancer in 2014. Nugent was the youngest of five children. From a young age his time was divided between family, “school and church” … [Read more...] about ‘Campership’ memorializes Brian Nugent
Probus sponsors shoe drive
The Greater New Haven Probus Club is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 11. The shoes will be donated to community members in need. Anyone can take part by donating gently worn, used or new shoes and sending them to: … [Read more...] about Probus sponsors shoe drive
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Boy Scout Troop 16 (As written by Bob Shine in 2002. Since that time, the troop has been disbanded and no longer exists.) It was in October 1913 that Troop 16 of the Boy scouts of America was … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Westie squads inch toward tourney berths
The West Haven hockey team got back on the winning track and improved to 3-3-1 with a 5-2 road victory over Westhill/Stamford. Junior Sean Bush led the way with a pair of goals, Josh Rodrigue had a goal and an assist, and Thomas Porto … [Read more...] about Westie squads inch toward tourney berths