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Post 71 teams head into final weeks
The West Haven Post 71 19U American Legion baseball team opened the season with three straight victories and is now 4-2 to start the campaign. The Westies began the summer season with a 7-6 home victory over Wallingford. Dan Izzo picked up … [Read more...] about Post 71 teams head into final weeks
Centennial bocce tournament July 31
The Department of Parks and Recreation is registering 24 two-person teams for the Centennial Savin Rock Festival Bocce Tournament,set for 10 a.m. July 31 at the Old Grove Park courts on Palace Street. The coed, single-elimination tournament is … [Read more...] about Centennial bocce tournament July 31
Letters
Developer questions P&Z vision The stagnated residents of West Haven should consider moving to Canada where socialism is an accepted practice, I've moved here from Canada because I don't value socialism, I value the opportunity for … [Read more...] about Letters
EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’
It was January of 2020, and West Haven's Economic Development Commission - which had languished for some time, with only two commissioners remaining - was fully stocked and hot out of the gate: the commission had several meetings and began … [Read more...] about EDC eyes ‘Hidden Gems’
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Settling of Kelsey Hill Part II See Part 1 Painter Park  In 1959, The Boy lived on Kelsey Avenue: On summer nights, he was allowed to ride his bicycle up to Painter Park each night after dinner, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Ralph Eberle Park honors former councilman
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Third Avenue Park was renamed The Ralph Eberle Park in honor of the late councilman at a dedication ceremony Sunday. Mayor Nancy R. Rossi helped Eberle’s wife, Lisa, and his daughter, … [Read more...] about Ralph Eberle Park honors former councilman
Senior Center re opens; Maddern new director
West Haven Senior Center finally reopened its doors on Thursday, July 8, and officials and staff are excited to welcome back the senior community, 55 and up. As well as the center reopening after a long 14-month shutdown, the center’s members … [Read more...] about Senior Center re opens; Maddern new director
City doubles conveyance tax in new fiscal year
The beginning of the new fiscal year brought along with an increase in the cost to homeowners looking to sell their properties. As of July 1, the city doubled its conveyance tax levy from .25 percent per thousand dollars of sale price, to .50 … [Read more...] about City doubles conveyance tax in new fiscal year
Don’t help Dems on spending
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist So far, the bipartisan infrastructure deal is going through the normal life cycle of such proposals -- alive, dead, revived, uncertain. For Republicans, the best answer should be dead. They have … [Read more...] about Don’t help Dems on spending