By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city will hold a public workshop focusing on the future of Allingtown and how it can reach the goals of the recently adopted Plan of Conservation and Development. The workshop is set for 6 p.m. … [Read more...] about Allingtown confab slated Monday
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Did you know??
West Haven’s Ken Strong is shown kicking for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds during the 1930s. The pro football Hall of Famer was a student at WHHS in the days when it was housed in the former Union School at the corner of Center Street and … [Read more...] about Did you know??
At a glance
Team Tom raising money for MS Walk, April 29 Tom Conroy, a program coordinator at the Department of Parks and Recreation, is seeking donations for his team, Team Tom, for the upcoming walk for multiple sclerosis. The annual Connecticut MS Walk … [Read more...] about At a glance
Sports Shorts
Sea Dogs fundraiser The Savin Rock Sea Dogs travel baseball team 11U-AAU is hosting a Ziti Dinner Fundraiser at Randall’s Restaurant on Friday night, April 6, at 6:30. The cost is $10 per person, which includes one drink ticket. There will be … [Read more...] about Sports Shorts
Westies look to go further
Nine months have passed since the West Haven softball team last took the field. While the season ended in disappointment with a second-round loss to Norwich Free Academy in the Class LL state tournament, there were major steps taken in 2017. The … [Read more...] about Westies look to go further
Around town
Used Book Sale The First Congregational church, 464 Campbell Ave., will host its monthly Used Book Sale, SERRV Shop and Clothes Closet on Saturday, April 14 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. As usual there will be large selection of gently … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. By Dan Shine This week’s column has been contributed by notable local historian and author Peter Malia: As the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to complain about the trash that has accumulated on the Highland Street Hill. Can you help us clean this area up? MN Dear MN: Your frustration, I hope, has ended relating to the condition of Highland … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Locals publish mystery, ‘Maelstrom’
If you’re looking for a good mystery novel, authors Paul Huwiler, a city resident and former WHHS teacher, and Loramel Shurtleff’s new book “Maelstrom” is a gripping tale of murder, theft, and organized crime in a small New England town. Huwiler, … [Read more...] about Locals publish mystery, ‘Maelstrom’
Haspel is being maligned
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump's pick for CIA director is about to experience a good Borking. No one doubts her professionalism, and she's been endorsed by Obama intelligence officials. Yet Gina Haspel's long … [Read more...] about Haspel is being maligned