By Dan Shine Voice Columnist St. Lawrence School, (This was written in 2017; St. Lawrence School is still doing well!) In May, 1895, the Reverend Jeremiah Curtin was named the first resident pastor of St. Lawrence Church. It … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
The leaves are starting to brown and fall, there is a crispness in the air, and, just like mushrooms lawn signs have sprouted up all over the place – and it ain’t the result of all that rain we’re getting, that is for sure. Nope, honeybunch, we are … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a Glance
Parish plans food collection The Social Justice Committee of St John XXIII Parish in West Haven will sponsor a Food Drive to benefit WHEAT and the Purple Pantry Box on the weekend of Nov. 4 and 5. Please bring donations to all Masses at St John … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: First and foremost, I want to thank you for all the services you provide to us Westies. I have been a resident of West Haven for over 30 years and witness its decline but remain optimistic. I reside on Leete … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Old Burial Ground (As written by Bob Shine, September, 2003.) In about 1700, the Old Burial Ground was established, and was located at the intersection of what is today Campbell Avenue and Church … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Ferraro is ‘primo italiano’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and the West Haven Italian Heritage Committee will honor Republican state Rep. Charles J. Ferraro as the city’s “primo italiano” at the 24th annual Italian Heritage … [Read more...] about Ferraro is ‘primo italiano’
Dear Felicia
Howdy, honeybunch! By the time yew git this week’s missive, it’ll be October! It jest seems like yesterday that we were sayin’ it was June 1, and lookin’ forward to the summer. That’s all gone now. Fall is upon us, and we can see trees starting to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Seniors traveling to Foxwoods, Ivoryton The West Haven Senior Center is offering a bus trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard on Nov. 8. Enjoy the new Pequot Woodlands Casino at Foxwoods featuring 430 slot machines, the new high-limit slot … [Read more...] about Around Town
Hidden Gems
Atop Police Station Hill on Sawmill Road, you can order such exotic-sounding things as a Great White. Or down a Plankton, Imbibe a Lazy River, Or a Shady Beach, a Lake Street, a Sawmill. Or perhaps a Mermaid's Tail, a Stardust, or a Lazy River whet … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: First, I need to express my gripe on this. I think it’s a disgrace that the New England Brewery Company (NEBC) isn’t coming to the city. It would have been a PERFECT opportunity for West Haven. I think it is a … [Read more...] about Gripevine