By Barbara Howe Santoro Special to the Voice Ed. Note: Barbara Howe Santoro is a recent exile to the wilds of Florida. She sent these musings as a way of paying tribute to her hometown. All the while I was growing up in West Haven, down at … [Read more...] about Savin Rock’s heyday! The way it was!
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Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, summer officially came our way sometime the day before yew git this missive, and our esteemed editor is working hard at a music conference in St. Paul, MN. Things are in the summer mood. The kiddies at West Haven High School had … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Conservation plan set for P&Z review tonight
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing tonight for residents and other stakeholders to comment on the proposed update of the city’s master Plan of Conservation and Development, … [Read more...] about Conservation plan set for P&Z review tonight
A sporting view
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist So my cousin Mike comes up to me at a funeral and says to me, "Yo, cousin Mark ... am I right about this? Tell me Jordan wasn't the greatest of all-time? That the NBA is boring now." Now, he asked in a New … [Read more...] about A sporting view
Around town
Senior Center trips Join the Allingtown Senior Center on the following scheduled trips: All trips leave from Savin Rock Conference Center. Tuesday, June 27 -- Foxwoods Casino $25 per person; Bonus Free Buffet and $10 slot play. Bus leaves Savin … [Read more...] about Around town
Dog licensing to be held now through June 30
By Susan Misur CT Humane Society This summer’s must-have accessory for dogs can be found in your city clerk’s office — that’s right, it’s time to get a new licensing tag for your pooch. June is Dog License Renewal Month in Connecticut. Per … [Read more...] about Dog licensing to be held now through June 30
Youth soccer league action
West Haven U15 Boys team The Elsie Encarcion - State Farm Insurance EG U10 Girls division Red Flames finished their spring season on a good note by defeating the H & R Block Maroon Girls team 2-1 on goals from Madeline McCarthy and … [Read more...] about Youth soccer league action
UNH campus designated ‘Heartsafe’ by state panel
The University of New Haven is the first institution of higher education in the state to be designated as HeartSafe by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). “The University of New Haven has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that … [Read more...] about UNH campus designated ‘Heartsafe’ by state panel
Historian’s corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part V By Dan Shine Voice Columnist What is your favorite memory about Silver’s Drug Shop? For The Boy, it was walking there with his grandmother from her home on Union Avenue. She made sure that they got there with … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
West Haven Columbus Day parade fundraiser tapped for June 28
By MICHAEL P. WALSH Public Relations Information Coordinator WEST HAVEN, June 19, 2017 — The Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven will hold a kickoff event from 6-9 p.m. June 28 at the Cielo Banquet Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, to launch its … [Read more...] about West Haven Columbus Day parade fundraiser tapped for June 28