The Mayflower Compact When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with … [Read more...] about Editorial
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The week in photos – November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving!
City to mark Pearl Harbor attack, Dec. 7
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. All veterans are invited … [Read more...] about City to mark Pearl Harbor attack, Dec. 7
Dear Felicia
Tempus does fugit, sweets, and here we are, gettin’ ready for Turkey Day and the short jog toward the holiday season that’s jest around the corner. As is our custom, we offer the politicos and ruling classes of our fair community our own version of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Author Coates is a moral idiot
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The celebrated author Ta-Nehisi Coates is not reliable regarding things he's spent considerable time thinking about here in the U.S., so it's presumably a mistake to put much stock in his newly formed … [Read more...] about Author Coates is a moral idiot
Letters
Cohen thanks voters for their support Although the election is now over, I will cherish the memories for my lifetime. Should it have been the warm greeting at your doorstep and the thoughtful conversations, or sharing our … [Read more...] about Letters
Obituaries
Ruth Tietjen Ruth Tietjen, age 93, of West Haven passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Henry L. Tietjen. Ruth was born in Terryville, CT, daughter of the late Robert and Emily Jabs Haupt. She is … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Small Business Saturday marked by city
By Michael P.Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi has announced the city’s participation in the 14th annual Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25. Nov. 25 also marks the lighting of West Haven’s Christmas … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday marked by city
WHFD accepts old flags for annual rites
The West Haven Fire Department is now prepared to accept United States Flags that are no longer serviceable for display. Members of the public can now deposit U.S. Flags to be retired in a receptacle located to the left front entrance of the West … [Read more...] about WHFD accepts old flags for annual rites