Howdy do, sweets. It’s the middle o’ September and the weather is still warm and humid, bordering on hot. But as yew know around these parts that could change on a dime, and usually does. This missive is bein’ writ before the voting starts for the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist In The News, 1971 By 1971, West Haven had entered its fiftieth year as an entity unto itself. In August, a sixteen day celebration took place throughout the city, including a parade with floats, a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I complained last year that there was no railing on the sidewalk that runs along the city hall driveway on the Campbell Avenue side. The sidewalk is very steep. At that time, you said you contacted a person who … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, Labor Day is gone, the fireworks have been boomed, the kids are back in school, and summer is now all but officially over. Cobina still gits a bit sad around this time o’ year. When she was a young gal, as yew quite remember, it was cuz she … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
Viva is the realization of a dream This is the third in a series that is designed to introduce the community to West Haven restaurants, businesses, and hidden gems Stress is a part of modern life. Whether the option is sports, fitness … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Richard S. Gabrielle 9/11/01 Tuesday, 9/11/01: We all remember where we were on that terrible morning. For The Boy, it began as an ordinary day at work. At 9:00 he was in a conference room in Orange, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: As you know, I have been complaining about the trucks driving through our neighborhood on Voss Road (Robert Daly has been submitting complaints about this truck issue for some time). I know it’s been some time … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well hon, here we are in the Dog Days and it’s really been that. Whilst I don’t think this is the hottest summer we’ve had in a dog’s age (pun intended), it certainly is the most humid. Effen my mem’ry is correct, we’ve had humidity for the better … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
Ed. Note: This is the second in a series on local business, in a partnership between the Voice and the Economic Development Commission. Picture it: work's done for the day, and you and your Circle of Friends, or you and that Special Someone - … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Around Town
Mayor hosts luncheon Mayor Nancy R. Rossi will host a catered lunch for city residents 65 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the West Haven Senior Center, 201 Noble St. The luncheon will celebrate the reopening … [Read more...] about Around Town