By the time yew git this missive, honey bunch, the Fourth of July holiday will be over, but yew can bet yore bottom dollar the fireworks displays, and the rockets’ red glare are gonna continue at least through the rest of the week. In the past in … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Officials applaud new regs
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-14) joined Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and a group of dedicated West Haven residents who have been speaking up about the unilateral placement of cell phone canister antennas in Connecticut communities. By working with their state … [Read more...] about Officials applaud new regs
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to know when the state is going to fix the uneven pavement across from the old Forest School on Forest Road here in Allingtown, plus the concrete storm drain that is higher than the sidewalk, causing traffic … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Editorial
The nation marks yet another anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week. The famous story is told of Benjamin Franklin leaving the Continental Congress after passage of the Declaration. A woman asked him, “Well, Doctor, what have we got … [Read more...] about Editorial
City mourns ‘Tinker’ Blake
By Mike Madera Special to the Voice The local area has lost an icon. Legendary West Haven figure Thomas “Tinker” Blake succumbed to his battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy Friday afternoon with his family by his side. Blake was … [Read more...] about City mourns ‘Tinker’ Blake
Dini Tournament opens
In the opening round of the Dini Tournament the Gunning Law Firm Mets defeated the Augliera Mover Pirates, 5-1. Jayden Roby was the winning pitcher allowing only one hit over four innings. Jonathan Jackson and Maurizio Urriola had doubles and RBI … [Read more...] about Dini Tournament opens
All-Star game July 8 benefits Register Fund
The Twilight League and the New Haven Register have, once again, teamed up for Fresh Air Fund Day on July 8 at West Haven's Quigley Stadium! Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the gate on game day. The 2nd annual All-Star Game will … [Read more...] about All-Star game July 8 benefits Register Fund
Trump is now a Republican
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Donald Trump, the erstwhile Democrat, independent and member of the Reform Party, finally has a fixed partisan identity. The president may be besieged, unpopular and prone to lashing out self-destructively, … [Read more...] about Trump is now a Republican
From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
West Haven is a city of contradiction. Though it boasts more than 50,000 residents, it has somewhat of a small-town character. Granted, over the last few decades that smallness has diminished somewhat, but for many longtime Westies there are families … [Read more...] about From the desk of… Bill Riccio, Jr.
Obituary
Harold Post Jr., 84, of Aurora, IL, formerly of West Haven, CT and Maineville, OH, passed away on June 18, 2017. He was born in New Haven, CT on July 23, 1932 to the late Harold Deming Post Sr. and Gertrude Bassett Post. He is survived by his … [Read more...] about Obituary