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Cappetta feted as Italian of the Year
Aniello Cappetta receives an Italian flag from Paul M. Frosolone, president of the West Haven Italian American Civic Association, and Josephine Matera, former president of the association’s Ladies Auxiliary. By Michael P. Walsh Special to the … [Read more...] about Cappetta feted as Italian of the Year
City to ‘boot’
City residents who are delinquent on their taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes as soon as possible. The “boot” program resumed on Sept. 16, and those who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes risk their vehicles being immobilized … [Read more...] about City to ‘boot’
Historian’s Corner
The painting depicting the crossing of the West River into what was then called “West Farms” was commissioned as a WPA project during the construction of the Post Office on Campbell Avenue in the 1930. Besides constructing public buildings to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Last year we blew a tire on the curb in front of 306 Captain Thomas Boulevard. We are aware it happens a lot. Triple A makes a comment when they hear it happens here again. Recently, friends of ours came to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
NBA disgraces game, itself
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Little did Dr. James Naismith know when he invented the game of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891 that, more than a century hence, it would become beholden to its Chinese overlords. … [Read more...] about NBA disgraces game, itself
Editorial
NBA, corporate greed undermine our nation We will take America without firing a shot. We do not have to invade the U.S. We will destroy you from within.” Nakita Kruschev Those of us old enough to remember the Cold War, and maybe even … [Read more...] about Editorial
Union gives A-OK to HS air quality
After years of defending itself from accusations of shoddy protection in the abatement of asbestos in the West Haven High School reconstruction project, a new study by the American Federation of Teachers has put to rest any fears the public might … [Read more...] about Union gives A-OK to HS air quality
Gregorio assails ‘Haven,’ Rossi
GOP candidate for mayor Michele Gregorio speaks at her press conference last week. By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The developers of the Havens project have not been good neighbors, according to Republican mayoral candidate Michele … [Read more...] about Gregorio assails ‘Haven,’ Rossi
Fisher House corner dedicated to soldier
Family of Adam Garcia as well as staff at the Fisher House took part in the recent ceremony dedicating a corner of the reception room to the fallen soldier. As part of an effort to give Fisher House’s a dedicated child-friendly space, Gold Star … [Read more...] about Fisher House corner dedicated to soldier