Savin Rock Carousel III Murphy’s Hippodrome took on rival Wilcox’s by building what became known as Murphy’s Pier. That pier ran behind the Hippodrome on Beach Street and featured ferry service to Lighthouse Point every 5 minutes—or so said … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Letters
Proud daughter I grew up on the Southern Connecticut shoreline in the small city of West Haven. I spent every weekend in the summer on Sea Bluff Beach making sandcastles, searching for shells, walking out to Bradley Point on low tide, and … [Read more...] about Letters
Trump’s Nobel can wait
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Who would have guessed that a Trump crowd 15 months into his presidency would be chanting, "Nobel! Nobel! Nobel!" As in Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor and philanthropist who created the prizes, … [Read more...] about Trump’s Nobel can wait
Editorial
City Council’s budget fail means loss of local control After six weeks of review of Mayor Nancy Rossi’s proposed budget, the City Council chose the worst option: it punted. Late in March, Mayor Rossi offered her proposed spending plan of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Around Town
Harugari WeinFest The annual WeinFest is set for Sunday, May 20, from 1-6 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon at the club with a chicken scampi dinner, served over pasta with bread, salad, dessert and coffee. A Complimentary glass of wine will be served with … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I just finished reading the Gripe Vine from May 3. I was impressed with the responses from the city’s Mayoral Executive Assistant, Louis Esposito. I read in between the lines that it took some time for the answers to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Whilst spring might’ve sprung, and the grass riz, things in our little corner of the universe seem to be in as big an upheaval as ever, honey chile. Last week saw things in this burg go from ugly to downright gross. And, it all has to do with the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Arbor Day planting honored Ed Silver
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Throwing ceremonial shovels of dirt, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and David Silver dedicated the planting of a pink flowering dogwood in memory of his brother, former Silver’s Drug Shop owner Edward N. “Ed” … [Read more...] about Arbor Day planting honored Ed Silver
Council looks beyond failure
With a late-night vote of 8-5, the City Council failed to pass an ordinance approving Mayor Nancy Rossi’s $162.86 million budget. The failed vote, the second one in as many years, means the package went into effect as proposed. Both Rossi, and City … [Read more...] about Council looks beyond failure