It’s ‘should,’ not ‘could’ With the turn of the fiscal year, the City of West Haven altered a tax – at least it is called a tax – on the sale of property. A “Conveyance Tax” is charged with a percentage of the total sale per thousand dollars … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Several weeks ago, I was watching the TV news and they showed a news item that covered a senior center in Connecticut that had been broken into by two teenagers. I couldn’t believe what I saw but there it was, food … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honey bunch, here we are in late July – the Dog Days as people like to call them – and summer has been quite summery. We’ve all been simmering not so much in a heat wave, but a humidity wave. Things in the Cobina homestead have been feeling the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Mullins announces candidacy for mayor
Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for mayor. Mullins filed his candidacy with Town and City Clerk Patricia Horvath on Thursday. He will now faceoff against the party’s … [Read more...] about Mullins announces candidacy for mayor
O’Brien to forego Democratic primary
Last week, former Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced that he will forgo the primary, and instead will run for mayor of West Haven in the general election, Nov. 2. “After months of speaking with city residents and more importantly, listening, … [Read more...] about O’Brien to forego Democratic primary
Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
The West Haven Centennial Concert Series will continue Friday night with Simply Swing, a 10-piece orchestra featuring “swinging horns, a dynamic rhythm section and wonderful vocals.” The two-hour concert is set for 7 p.m. in Old Grove … [Read more...] about Simply Swing playing Grove concert Friday, July 23rd at 7
‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Plan to get a Head start on Christmas shopping by going to the West Haven Historical Society's "Christmas in July" Craft Fair Saturday July 24, at the Poli House Garden at 686 Savin Ave. across from the Green. The Fair will run from 10-4. Rain date … [Read more...] about ‘Christmas in July’ craft fair, Saturday at the Poli House
Savin Rock Festival returns!
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Local party rock bands Mean Carlene and Shameless will headline the Centennial Savin Rock Festival in Old Grove Park on July 30-31, respectively. The two-day festival, presented by the City … [Read more...] about Savin Rock Festival returns!