A Memorial Day prayer Memorial Day was begun as a way to honor the Civil War dead in the 1880s. Known as Decoration Day until fairly recently, it is a way for the nation to remember all those who fight for the nation, and especially those who pay the … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
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City to dedicate latest addition to ‘Walk’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice In accordance with federal and state guidelines, members of the West Haven Veterans Council and city officials will dedicate the 13th phase of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor at 5 p.m. May 29 in … [Read more...] about City to dedicate latest addition to ‘Walk’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Part VII “Today—West Haven a town—tomorrow, a city.” --From the Town Crier, 1961 It seems that the best way to conclude this series on West Haven’s centennial as an entity unto itself … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Boat parade marks centennial on June 12
By MICHAEL P. WALSH Public Relations Information Coordinator A fleet of more than 100 boats are expected to set sail and parade across the West Haven seaboard at 1 p.m. June 12 to christen the community’s 100th anniversary. The … [Read more...] about Boat parade marks centennial on June 12
Students and distance learning
They have their opinions Part 1.Read part 2. Recently, students in grades 5 & 6 participated in an online letter writing assignment, offering their opinions about distance learning in a letter to Superintendent Neil … [Read more...] about Students and distance learning
The week in photos – May 21, 2020
Southworth gets GOP nod for 14th
Local Republicans unanimously endorsed West Haven FireFighter Mike Southworth to run for Senate in the 14th Senatorial District. Local leaders from West Haven and Milford spoke to the unique ties which Southworth has to the district and how impactful … [Read more...] about Southworth gets GOP nod for 14th
Gripevine
I have had a number of complaints from my readers about the dog droppings on the Green. I have had the opportunity to cross West Haven’s Green, sometimes on business and often just to sit awhile. I had to agree with my letter writers, it is not a … [Read more...] about Gripevine
It’s all in the game for Christian Massa
With extremely challenging times ahead due to the wide spread COVID-19 virus, many people today are having trouble getting adjusted to their new reality of self-isolation. A lot of people finding ways to cope with the anxiety of being stuck at home … [Read more...] about It’s all in the game for Christian Massa
Dear Felicia
Well, well, and more wells. Here we are in Memorial Day weekend, and it’s gonna be one o’ the strangest holidays we’ve seen here since forever. With the Wuhan Virus still besetting the state, and only in Phase I of the “reopening” under the diktat of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia