The Old Post Road Part III, The Stagecoaches See part 1 here. See part 2 here. By 1825, the business of travel by stagecoach was coming into full flower. A traveler could cover the distance from Boston to New York in a … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Fireworks slated for July 3
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular is set for 9:15 p.m. July 3 off Bradley Point, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced. The fireworks display, billed as “the region’s largest Independence Day fireworks … [Read more...] about Fireworks slated for July 3
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: If you have been following this column regularly, you will have seen the lack of cooperation from Mayor Nancy Rossi’s reaction from my readers with many city-wide complaints. Fortunately, I have been able to obtain a complete … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Harris uttered a DC ‘gaffe’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Sen. Kamala Harris committed a most unusual gaffe at her recent CNN town hall -- not by misspeaking about one of her central policy proposals, but by describing it accurately. Asked if the "Medicare-for-all" plan … [Read more...] about Harris uttered a DC ‘gaffe’
Editorial
‘Green Deal’ is warmed- over socialist programs Much was written last week concerning New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her “Green New Deal,” announced with a flourish, and followed up by a fact sheet that read something like a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Problems with China go beyond economics
By Dan Granfield Special to the Voice Ed. Note the following was written by West Haven native Dan Granfield and was published in The Bulwark, an on-line conservative journal. It is reprinted with permission. America’s foreign policy regarding … [Read more...] about Problems with China go beyond economics
Arson ruled out in ‘Haven’ fire
A demolition crew removed what is left of 22 Richard Place following a two-alarm fire Friday night. Fire officials suspect an external cause on the building, which is owned by the Haven Group LLC. The fire was reported to West Haven Emergency … [Read more...] about Arson ruled out in ‘Haven’ fire
Dear Felicia
As I scribe this week’s missive, sweets, I see that we are to git some winter weather – it’s about time, too. Everyone around Cobina is fightin’ something nasal or chesty with a cold or flu. Momma used to say the cold weather is the best cure cuz it … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In her second town hall meeting in as many weeks, Mayor Nancy Rossi answered tough questions from Allingtown residents. The district, which one resident previously described as West Haven’s “red-headed … [Read more...] about Taxes the major focus of Allingtown session
Grand List up by $30m
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi announced last week that the city’s grand list of taxable property has grown by nearly $30 million from 2017 to 2018. This puts the net value of the grand list at over $2.683 billion. The grand … [Read more...] about Grand List up by $30m