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 … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
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The week in photos – May 22, 2025
O’Brien, Rossi reflect on MARB’s exit
With the exit of the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) announced last week, the two predecessors of Mayor Dorinda Borer had their own take on the last seven-plus years, and the effects MARB had on the city. For former mayor Edward … [Read more...] about O’Brien, Rossi reflect on MARB’s exit
7-plus year review board reign ends
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice After nearly eight long years, the state Municipal Accountability Review Board on May 15 voted to end its financial oversight of the city. Mayor Dorinda Borer, who joined the Hartford … [Read more...] about 7-plus year review board reign ends
Veteran Witherspoon leads annual march
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Colleen St. Clair Weatherspoon, a Navy veteran of the Grenada/Panama era, will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when the patriotic procession steps off at 10:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about Veteran Witherspoon leads annual march
Veterans Walk’s 17th dedication slated
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice West Haven Veterans Council members and city officials will dedicate Phase 17 of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 5 p.m. Saturday. This year’s phase will also include … [Read more...] about Veterans Walk’s 17th dedication slated
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets! Hard to believe, but here we are at the downside of May, looking into the Memorial Day weekend already. Of course, like most things that happened in the 70s – most not good – the holiday ain’t what it was. Our great aunt Judy still … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming up here at the West Haven Library! Feeling competitive? Join us this Saturday, May 24th for an all-ages chess tournament! This event is a fundraiser hosted by the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
New Briefs
Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about New Briefs
Trump and China the trade war
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The on-again, off-again trade war Never mind. President Trump's 145% tariffs on China ran smack into Stein's law, the late economist Herb Stein's famous axiom that "if something cannot go on … [Read more...] about Trump and China the trade war