By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city’s summer concert series will kick off a week earlier than expected, on Friday night, with a salute to America’s veterans by a trio of school bands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced. The … [Read more...] about School bands honoring veterans with concert
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P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing June 22 for residents and other stakeholders to comment on the proposed update of the city’s master Plan of Conservation and Development, … [Read more...] about P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
Editorial
Paris accord was worthless, Trump was right to vacate To paraphrase Winston Churchill: Never have so many been so angry about so little. Last week, President Donald J. Trump withdrew the United States from participation from the Paris accords … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
As Iyam writing this week’s missive sweets, we are between rain storms. Whilst the mavens of the boob tube were tellin’ us this morning was gonna be sunny and bright with rain later, Cobina woke up to see rain falling – yet again. The begonias can’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Ferraro bill passes assembly
On Saturday, Senate Bill 246, which ensures that the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides accurate and up-to-date information on family needs regarding the residential waiting list and other services, was unanimously … [Read more...] about Ferraro bill passes assembly
At a glance
Howard ordination set Sunday The First Congregational Church of West Haven will celebrate the ordination of the Rev. E. Carl Howard on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the Church on the Green, 464 Campbell Ave. Members and friends of Pastor Carl are … [Read more...] about At a glance
Embrace the robots, people
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist We have seen the enemy, and it is the robot. A wave of fear over automation is driving dire predictions about robots rendering swaths of Americans unemployable and has created a vogue for outlandishly … [Read more...] about Embrace the robots, people
Letters
Ed. Note: The following letter was sent to each member of the Board of Education, with a request that it be published in the Voice. Dear WH Board of Education Member, As most of you know, I am a life-long resident of West Haven. I have been an … [Read more...] about Letters
Nursery on the green closing after 53 years
Photo by Lynda Bennett West Haven Green Nursery School Board of Directors Steven R. Mullins reads to three year old pupils last November. This Friday's commencement ceremony at the West Haven Green Nursery School will mark the school's closure … [Read more...] about Nursery on the green closing after 53 years
Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding
Nancy Rossi, Democratic candidate for mayor, has serious concerns regarding the West Haven High School renovation project’s financing and demolition schedule. Mayor Ed O’Brien has stated publically that the demolition of the G-wing, which houses the … [Read more...] about Rossi issues caveat on WHHS bonding