The 9th District panel of the Republican Town Committee is hosting a series of meetings in order to address public concerns and add to its membership. The committee panel will meet the first Thursday of each month, beginning with March 6 at the GOP … [Read more...] about 9th District GOP plans confabs
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Days of the Nickel Hot Dog Noted This week we will reprise the words of West Haven’s beloved Historian Harriet C. North, as offered on Oct. 13, 1988: Images courtesy of Marc Friedland. In our … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Westies edge closer to berth
After a week off, the West Haven boys hockey team returned to action against arch-rival Hamden. Looking to avenge an earlier season loss, the Westies did so as four different players found the back of the net in a 4-2 victory at Hamden. With … [Read more...] about Westies edge closer to berth
The week in photos – February 6, 2025
Longtime columnist Turkington to retire
“I have given a lot of thought to continuing Gripe Vine. Feb. 20 will be my last.” With that short statement, a longtime staple for many readers of the West Haven Voice will end after more than two decades. Eleanore Turkington, the … [Read more...] about Longtime columnist Turkington to retire
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: West Haven’s deduction from the real estate assessment is currently $6,000. With the assessment rate going up with reevaluation, is there a chance the Veteran’s deduction could go up to $9,000 like some other towns … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, dearie. January is gone and the coldest month of the year – usually, tho’ January was setch that Cobina’s timbers were shivered on more than one occasion – and we wonder effen we’re gonna have a big snow before it’s all over. February seems … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Youth advocate tapped for Black History award
The West Haven Black Heritage Committee has chosen longtime youth and community activist Levi Jordan as the second recipient of the "Ernestine Jackson Citizen of Distinction Award." This honor replaces the previously named "African-American … [Read more...] about Youth advocate tapped for Black History award
Young Rockers wow ‘em in Anaheim
It was a success. A local music group of local teenagers traveled west and wowed attendees of a national convention of music instructors. The 2025 Teach Kids Music All-Star Band, a local youth band, gave an what was called an “astounding … [Read more...] about Young Rockers wow ‘em in Anaheim
Editorial
Farewell MARB? As we enter the beginnings of the budget-making process, culminating in a proposed municipal spending plan in March, we are brought to the realization that this might be the last such document that will be under the immediate … [Read more...] about Editorial