By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the city has canceled the 2020 Hispanic Heritage and Italian Heritage celebrations. The city has also postponed the 2020 … [Read more...] about Ethnic days off
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City eyes Armstrong development
The city is searching for someone to develop the site of the former Armstrong Rubber Co. Corporation Counsel Lee Tiernan confirmed a report this week this city was eyeing getting a developer on board. Armstrong, which closed its West Haven … [Read more...] about City eyes Armstrong development
Historian’s Corner
Autumn on Derby Avenue, 1913 - 1923 By Loretta BonTempo Forte Most of all, I remember the color of the trees in our yard on Derby Avenue, in October. Our yard glowed with color, with the light shining through the leaves, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dispelling the myths on charter
By Ed GranfieldFormer CRC Chairman The Charter Revision Education Committee has been very pleased by the feedback received from the public both pro and con. The dialog has been steady and thoughtful, and we hope our responses have been helpful. … [Read more...] about Dispelling the myths on charter
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have complained in the past, about the trucks on Voss Road. Recently, an 18-wheeler was making its way toward Sawmill Road. I happened to be outside taking pictures and captured a photo of just such a truck. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Court fight over Barrett fizzles
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Supreme Court fight of the century is, so far, a fizzle.The ratio of progressive outrage over the nomination of federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to supposed reasons that the U.S. Senate shouldn't … [Read more...] about Court fight over Barrett fizzles
Editorial
Release of classified info puts lid on collusion hoax Thank Heaven for John Radcliff, and thank Heaven that Donald John Trump has reached the end of his tether with the ruling class of Washington, and declassified everything – every jot and … [Read more...] about Editorial
Ribbon-cutting reopens city park
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Surrounded by a gathering of two dozen Hubbard family and friends, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Councilman Barry Lee Cohen and Hubbard Family Association President Steven Johnstone welcomed volunteers, … [Read more...] about Ribbon-cutting reopens city park
Dear Felicia
Here we are honeybunch, jest two-plus weeks till the election, and in the middle o’ October. In jest a short while the kiddies will be out trick-or-treating, effen the politicos don’t take it away from them. As it is, the youngsters are handling … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Coping with COVID
Getting creative Teachers are creatively integrating technology into their lessons to encourage individual learning and knowledge retention. Students follow along with the teacher and collaborate on lessons such as short stories. Some … [Read more...] about Coping with COVID