Editorials

DOGE finds plenty In the weeks since President Donald J. Trump came into office, nothing has captured the public’s imagination – or the ire of the political class – than the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. A major component of … [Read more...] about Editorial

Farewell MARB? As we enter the beginnings of the budget-making process, culminating in a proposed municipal spending plan in March, we are brought to the realization that this might be the last such document that will be under the immediate … [Read more...] about Editorial

National issues for ‘25 With the beginning of a new administration, and the end of what will be seen as one of the worst administrations in the nation’s history, there are things we hope will be accomplished in the next few years that will … [Read more...] about Editorial

Our wishes for 2025 With the turning of a new year, we at the Voice traditionally set our sights on those issues we hope are to be faced and, with challenging work, completed over the next 12 months. The year 2024 was one of profound change in … [Read more...] about Editorial

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

A Veterans Day prayer Monday day, we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was … [Read more...] about Editorial

Helping the city’s needy With the coming of fall and the upcoming holiday season, which seems to start with Halloween for some people, we will note the uptick of events and collections that will aid the city’s needy by collecting foodstuffs. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Electoral College attacked Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice-president, sent the first volley of what we expect to be a barrage of criticism from members of his side of the aisle. The issue – again – the Electoral College. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Expo is a new tradition While it might be questionable to claim an event that is four years old a “tradition.” The West Haven Fire Expo has quickly become one of fall’s premier events. Only the fourth edition of the Expo set for this Saturday … [Read more...] about Editorial