By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when the patriotic procession steps off at 10:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about Veteran Witherspoon leads annual march
Veterans Walk’s 17th dedication slated
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate Phase 17 of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 5 p.m. Saturday. This year’s phase will also include … [Read more...] about Veterans Walk’s 17th dedication slated
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets! Hard to believe, but here we are at the downside of May, looking into the Memorial Day weekend already. Of course, like most things that happened in the 70s – most not good – the holiday ain’t what it was. Our great aunt Judy still … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming up here at the West Haven Library! Feeling competitive? Join us this Saturday, May 24th for an all-ages chess tournament! This event is a fundraiser hosted by the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
New Briefs
Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about New Briefs
Trump and China the trade war
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The on-again, off-again trade war Never mind. President Trump's 145% tariffs on China ran smack into Stein's law, the late economist Herb Stein's famous axiom that "if something cannot go on … [Read more...] about Trump and China the trade war
Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
By Richard Hebert and Bonnie Posick Research by Kyle Rich West Haven residents have been vocal about the city’s revaluation of their property and the impending tax increases. But at the same time, the Water Pollution Control Authority on Beach … [Read more...] about Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
AVFD plans rites
The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association will host its annual Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Allingtown Green on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th at 9:00am. A marching procession led by the New Haven County Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band, Scout … [Read more...] about AVFD plans rites
HS frosh cited by Mullins
Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins visited West Haven High School recently, where he presented his annual "Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award" for the tenth time to two outstanding freshmen. Bibi Hadi has a strong … [Read more...] about HS frosh cited by Mullins
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part I See part 2 Every story begins somewhere: This one begins in 1639 with the earliest organization of what would become the 102nd Infantry Regiment. Its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner