By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Mayor Nancy R. Rossi talked shop with a pair of prominent Italian business owners as part of a business tour of the city’s Allingtown section Oct. 17. Bysiewicz … [Read more...] about Officials tour Allingtown businesses
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Rossi takes issue with Gregorio claim
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Mayor Nancy Rossi said her opponent’s statement that there has been no progress made on the Havens Project in four years, “absolutely untrue.” The mayor took issue with many of the statements made by … [Read more...] about Rossi takes issue with Gregorio claim
Tree ‘pits’ get much-needed rehab
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city is renovating 60 tree pits along Campbell Avenue to prevent trip hazards and protect street trees. City sidewalk inspector Ernie Chiarelli and tree warden Leo Kelly are coordinating … [Read more...] about Tree ‘pits’ get much-needed rehab
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Four Centuries of West Haven Green Part Three See - Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5 Part 6, Part 7 or Part 8 This is the third in a series that will touch on the 400-plus year history of West Haven’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Revaluation now underway
West Haven has hired the appraisal company Vision Government Solutions Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts, to perform the city’s state-mandated 2020 revaluation. Data mailers are being sent to residential property owners to verify property … [Read more...] about Revaluation now underway
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the new 10 cent charge for plastic bags was instituted for environmental reasons. The hope was that shoppers would switch to reusable bags, or maybe that businesses would switch to paper bags (Boston … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Syria not done with Trump
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Barack Obama and Donald Trump are diametrically opposed figures, representing the categorical rejection of the other for his supporters, yet they share significant foreign-policy DNA. They both … [Read more...] about Syria not done with Trump
Editorial
Lack of education aids ignorance of Socialism One of the catch phrases we are prone to use on occasion is “They are a victim of their lack of education.” Say what you will about today’s young people, they are technologically smart, have a … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
In this last full week o’ October, it’s hard to think that two months from Friday, the guy in the red suit and white beard will make his annual trek. Oct. 25 is a sign that the days are really gettin’ shorter. And effen yew need any other notice that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia