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Big Dog Show hits the shore to aid shelter
By Lindsay Katz Special to the Voice The salty breeze off the Savin Rock shoreline carried a different kind of energy April 30. Under the deepening sky, the silhouettes of 21 towering figures stood guard over the grass — a silent, steel … [Read more...] about Big Dog Show hits the shore to aid shelter
Consequences
‘Boot’ program recoups $301,000 in levies
The city is working hard to make sure everyone pays their fair share of taxes so the cost of running the city doesn’t fall unfairly on people already doing the right thing. Two programs that have made a big difference are the motor vehicle … [Read more...] about ‘Boot’ program recoups $301,000 in levies
Walmart scheduled for renovations
By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer One of West Haven’s biggest retailers is about to get a face lift, and it is a move that is part of a state-wide initiative. The Walmart on 515 Sawmill Road, has been serving West Haven customers … [Read more...] about Walmart scheduled for renovations
Dear Felicia
It’s May, honeybunch! Hard to believe we’ve started the fifth month o’ the year already. Now what we’re waiting for is the “weather to change.” Yikes! It’s been cold and windy round these parts for weeks, and jest when we think it might be over, the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. On behalf of the Friends of the West Haven Library, we’d like to thank everyone who showed up to support the Annual Fill-A-Bag book sale last month. Volunteers put great care and effort into ensuring a smooth, … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Editorial
City budget process in view This is a week that all taxpayers, not only homeowners, should begin to take notice of the goings-on in City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer has announced her budget, which by this writing is still uncertain as to the bottom … [Read more...] about Editorial
Calm Trump in midst of chaos
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Indomitable Trump Andrew Jackson is the only president of the United States who got the better of his attempted assassin. The aged Jackson was at the Capitol for a congressional funeral when a crazed … [Read more...] about Calm Trump in midst of chaos
Corbett trail-blazed in work and politics
Former 5th District City Councilor Millicent Huff Corbett died late March. She was 98. A Democrat, she was the first black to be elected to the West Haven City Council in 1989. In addition to that first, Corbett was New Haven's … [Read more...] about Corbett trail-blazed in work and politics