By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The West Haven Columbus Day Committee will honor its “prima italiana” at the city’s 19th annual Columbus Day Celebration. Grace Iannucci Hendricks, the granddaughter of immigrant grandparents from the … [Read more...] about Ianucci-Hendricks city’s prima donna
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Historian’s corner
Nothing in his 11 years could have prepared the boy for this moment: There was his grandpa--wearing the suit that he always wore at Christmas and Easter--only it wasn’t Christmas, and it wasn’t Easter. Father approached him smiling, but this … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Dear Felicia
Ho boy, it’s an amazing thing about politics in this berg, honey, things git telegraphed before they happen and last week was a perfeck example of it. The city was jest getting settled into the new reality concerning Nancy Rossi’s win over incumbent … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
A ‘Handmaid’s tale’ is bunk
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Donald Trump, much to his chagrin, never won an Emmy for "The Apprentice," but he can now take indirect credit for a clutch of the awards. The Hulu series "The Handmaid's Tale" just won eight Emmys, a sweep … [Read more...] about A ‘Handmaid’s tale’ is bunk
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There are two ballfields at Morse Park are lit up every night of the week with no one using the ballfields. These lights use massive amounts of electricity at great costs to West Haven taxpayers. Can something be done … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Small business comment ignites O’Brien campaign
While the decision to go into Nov. 7 as a write-in candidate was settling in, the two former Democratic Party opponents continued their war of words this week. Mayor Edward M. O’Brien, who decided to put his name into the mix on Election Day, … [Read more...] about Small business comment ignites O’Brien campaign
Editorial
Write-in candidacy repeats scenario of Campaign 2012 The future I envision is one where we celebrate our rich diversity and the rejuvenation of our wonderful city! It is one in which businesses thrive, property values increase, taxes get cut, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
Rossi takes issue with points made in O’Brien’s recent letter The Sept. 7 edition of the West Haven Voice contained a letter from Mayor O’Brien trying to defend his fiscal record by blaming others. The truth is that when Mayor O’Brien … [Read more...] about Letters
Around town
College Fair West Haven High School will host its annual “College Fair” on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m., in the gym. Anyone in the community interested in college opportunities are welcome to attend this important event. There will … [Read more...] about Around town
Sports: Westies topple ND, 34-14
The West Haven football team won its first, two contests on the road and returned home on Friday night to host cross-town rival Notre Dame in the annual Soderman Bowl at Ken Strong Stadium. The Blue Devils were able to get on the board first when … [Read more...] about Sports: Westies topple ND, 34-14