Dear Eleanore Turkington: Restaurants continue to lead pandemic hours by closing much too early. We in West Haven need our nights back. We lose money and community safety and reputation. People go to New Haven for fun at night. Fun … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Inscription deadline now weeks away, set April 1
Current and former city residents who served in the Vietnam War are sought by the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee to have their names inscribed on a new section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bradley Point Park. To … [Read more...] about Inscription deadline now weeks away, set April 1
Editorial
Progressive boogeymen Progressives like to pigeonhole their political opponents, usually employing one-, two- or three-word epithets, which they believe identifies their political and/or moral positions, with the understood implication that … [Read more...] about Editorial
Biden’s inane war on packaging
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Joe Biden has met the enemy, and it is smaller packaging for foodstuffs. The White House is targeting the practice known as "shrinkflation," or companies keeping the nominal price of a product the … [Read more...] about Biden’s inane war on packaging
Home-buying when accessibility issues need some answers
Buying a new home can be daunting, especially when finding an accessible space is a top priority. The process requires more than just picking a location and setting a budget; it involves a detailed understanding of your specific requirements and how … [Read more...] about Home-buying when accessibility issues need some answers
Annawon celebrates Barr’s 80th birthday
William “Railroad Bill” Barr is known by many titles, such as square dance caller and all around nice guy. In 2019, then-Mayor Nancy Rossi added to his titles by appointing him as the Town Troubadour. The Troubadour is a position … [Read more...] about Annawon celebrates Barr’s 80th birthday
14 students aiding story project
By Marilyn Wilkes, Land Trust of West Haven Vice-President Fourteen West Haven High School digital media students have been selected to participate in the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Eco-Digital Storytellers program. … [Read more...] about 14 students aiding story project
ESL students mark ‘Read Across America’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer brought her reading tour to a temporarily relocated elementary school on Meloy Road to highlight the importance of literacy. On Feb. 27, Borer met with students at … [Read more...] about ESL students mark ‘Read Across America’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part III See Part 1 | Part 2 Teamwork is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there. ~Virginia … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Scouts, Masons mark literacy week, reading a classic by Dr. Seuss
The West Haven Scouts of Troop and Pack #821 marked the end of “Read Across America Week” last Saturday at Annawon Lodge. The program commemorates the life of Dr. Theodore Seuss Geisel, who went by the name “Dr. Seuss.” The iconic children’s … [Read more...] about Scouts, Masons mark literacy week, reading a classic by Dr. Seuss