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West Haven and high taxes: a short history
By Bill Riccio, Jr.Voice Editor If I had to admit it, the number of times this writer has gone onto the West Haven Voice Facebook page can be counted on the fingers of one hand. While I do have a Facebook account, and do peruse it occasionally – … [Read more...] about West Haven and high taxes: a short history
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am aware that a lot of people walk around (the Boardwalk). It is a scenic route off the road that is peaceful and away from noisy cars and road pollution. If you haven’t noticed, both the walking lane and bicycle … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Top o’ the week to ya, honeybunch! Hard to believe we’re already in the midst o’ July. But we knew that cuz the Fourth o’ July not only passed, but Cobina’s neighborhood sounded like a re-enactment of the third Battle of the Marne. For two weeks … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Pfaff Family, 1949 Pfaff’s Family Market Part II There are times when many of us navigate the Sea of Life in the manner of a rudderless ship, drifting at the whim of the wind and the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
The 2020 election train wreck
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden agree on one thing -- the other side is trying to steal the election. Trump told a gathering of students in Phoenix that this "will be, in … [Read more...] about The 2020 election train wreck
Editorial
Rhetoric is wearing thin The five-week temper tantrum we’ve seen since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is starting to wear thin all over the country, but maybe more in communities of color, where most of the damage is being done … [Read more...] about Editorial
Tax bills, stickers mailed
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice City tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — have been mailed and are payable in two installments: July and January. Included in the mailing are the new two-year beach … [Read more...] about Tax bills, stickers mailed
Tax office opens ‘drive-thru service
The West Haven tax office’s new window service features large tents and a plywood staging area, along with a plywood ramp and walkway, on the Campbell Avenue side of City Hall to give taxpayers access to three windows to pay their taxes. The … [Read more...] about Tax office opens ‘drive-thru service
COVID-19 testing is underway for residents of SRC
Savin Rock Communities (formerly West Haven Housing Authority) announced last week COVID 19 testing its residents has started at Surfside Apartments. Savin Rock Communities houses approximately 1000 residents in seven developments across … [Read more...] about COVID-19 testing is underway for residents of SRC