The mayoral campaign, showing signs it was going to begin early, takes a step in that direction this week as a Democratic challenger opens her headquarters. Democratic Mayoral Candidate Nancy Rossi will officially open her campaign headquarters on … [Read more...] about Rossi headquarters set for opening on Saturday
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Not on our soil, thank you
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Turkish government is obviously familiar with the concept of "chutzpah," if not necessarily the word. Ankara summoned the American ambassador to protest allegedly "aggressive and unprofessional actions" … [Read more...] about Not on our soil, thank you
At a glance
Bulk trash pickup week June 3 The next e-waste drop-off day is June 3, and the next bulk trash pickup week is June 5-9. City officials said the two services are not the same, however, and are reminding residents to take note of the … [Read more...] about At a glance
Editorial
People will be dying in the streets. Grandma will be thrown over a cliff. Children will go to bed hungry, and the government, like some silent movie villain of yore, will twist its mustache and laugh. These are some of the hyperbolic statements being … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well sweets, Memorial Day is come and past. The summer season is now unofficially officially begun. However, with the weather we’ve been having lately, one wonders if it’s ever gonna git here. Cobina’s domicile is damp and cold cuz o’ the rain and … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
WHHS sports recap
The West Haven softball team opened its postseason with a trip to face the North Haven Indians on Wednesday afternoon in the SCC quarterfinals. After the Indians took a 3-0 in the bottom of the third, the Westies knew they had an uphill climb. But as … [Read more...] about WHHS sports recap
Letters
Disparity between CEO salaries and workers is getting out of hand, says writer I have worked in business management all my life but I want to express my feelings of how much CEO greed is harming middle class America's dreams. I read a … [Read more...] about Letters
Gripe Vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I need to vent. I live across from Colonial Boulevard Brook. A few weeks ago the town cleaned the brook and sewers because of the sewers backing up into people’s homes. Well, as a result, me and my neighbor are having a … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
Historian’s Corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part III By Dan Shine Voice Columnist November 29, 1927 On a handwritten greeting card: “Dear Baby Philip H. Gesner, There is one pleasure we big fellows never pass by, and that is to extend a happy greeting … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Jackson now waits until ‘18 for honor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Freddy Jackson, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422, was the guest of honor during the city’s Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Monday morning at the World War I Armistice Memorial on the … [Read more...] about Jackson now waits until ‘18 for honor