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
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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
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist To Savin Rock in a Packard This week we present a young girl’s memories of a long-ago summer day, spent at Savin Rock. Our thanks to Valerie Forte for this story, written by her mother, the late … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I recent read about our mayor glorifying the accomplishment of the new park and commons buildings in the center of Allingtown. Whom does this benefit? I have yet to see anyone sing the park except the birds, parking, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, tiz the latter days of Awgus and summer is rolling to its inevitable close. Yeah, we got about a month left before it’s officially over; but let’s face it, once the kiddies are back in school in a bit more than a week, things start … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia