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Poetry reading slated by city laureate
Tony Fusco, the city’s poet laureate, will host a poetry reading from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Main Library, 300 Elm St. Fusco, a lifelong resident who in April was appointed the honorary position of poet laureate by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, will … [Read more...] about Poetry reading slated by city laureate
Youth sports publicists reminded of the rules
Te fall sports season is set to begin in football, soccer and baseball. The West Haven Voice would like to remind league publicists and coaches of the requirements for weekly reports. All leagues are to have one publicist through whom all stories … [Read more...] about Youth sports publicists reminded of the rules
Around Town
Library sale The Friends of West Haven Library will hold the 16th annual Book Sale on Friday and Saturday Sept. 6 and 7 in the Connie Sacco Room of the Main Library, 300 Elm St. Donations and Volunteers are needed. Please bring your new … [Read more...] about Around Town
Borer lauds new healthcare law
Health care advocates, cancer survivors and state legislators gathered at Yale-New Haven Hospital recently to brief the public about a new law requiring health insurers to cover the costs of Ultrasounds for cancer screening for women with dense … [Read more...] about Borer lauds new healthcare law
Signature Band plays Green
The West Haven Summer Concert Series continues on the Green at 7 p.m. Thurday, August 1st with dance rock anthems performed by The Signature Band. The two-hour concert is free; the rain date is Monday at 7 p.m. For rescheduling information, visit the … [Read more...] about Signature Band plays Green
Caprio built a resumé of helping
Michelle Caprio By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Michelle Caprio has spent years doing philanthropy in and around West Haven, and she doesn’t have plans to stop anytime soon. She said having a passion for helping others and giving … [Read more...] about Caprio built a resumé of helping
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist “Washington’s Black Regiment” Can you imagine Congregational ministers fanning the fires of war? It couldn’t be possible, could it? And yet, the English authorities termed the colonial ministers … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, Gripe Vine published a letter from a disgruntled reader who complained of heavy commercial traffic on Canton Street. My response indicated I had contacted Councilwoman Robin Watts Hamilton who … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Assimilation problems
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Beto O'Rourke, the losing Texas senator candidate who bootstrapped his way into becoming a losing presidential candidate, had a message for refugees who had come to America: Your new country is a … [Read more...] about Assimilation problems