Living up to caricatures Sometimes we in West Haven live up to the caricatures sometimes foisted upon us by outsiders. They will say we are argumentative, overly political, and hard-headed, with a single-minded drive that precludes rational … [Read more...] about Editorial
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When the Capitol area was breached two weeks ago during a protest rally in Washington, we told callers to this newspaper to keep their powder dry. Too many were too willing to blame former President Donald Trump and (the most recent catch phrase) … [Read more...] about Editorial
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2021 Wish List for city With the first issue of the New Year, the West Haven Voice traditionally opens with a top three issues we hope are resolved in the next 12 months. The year 2020 was by all accounts a unique on in the history of this … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Some lessons of COVID The year 2020 will go down as one of the pivotal in modern history. The coronavirus pandemic has shown modern life’s benefits, but it has also shown some of its flaws. Those flaws have shown themselves writ large in the … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Yesterday, 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 then known as “The Great … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Election is about order versus totalitarian rule Throw out the names. This election on November 3 is not about Donald Trump or Joseph Biden. It’s not about personalities or preferences. It is about preserving the nation and the Constitution … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Release of classified info puts lid on collusion hoax Thank Heaven for John Radcliff, and thank Heaven that Donald John Trump has reached the end of his tether with the ruling class of Washington, and declassified everything – every jot and … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Charter Revision issue put to voters, Nov. 3 The residents of West Haven will have a very important question to answer on Nov. 3. Election Day this year goes beyond the candidates, both national and state, on the ballot. Some 17 months after … [Read more...] about Editorial
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City Council’s questions of developer are proper City Council Chairman Ronald Quagliani (D-at-large) has invited the Haven Development Company representatives to the Sept. 28 meeting of the legislative body to give an update on plans for the … [Read more...] about Editorial
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B of E chose wisely This edition has within it the annual bus schedule for the re-opening of city schools, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8. Traditionally, that is up until about 20 years ago, the day after Labor Day was the universal opening day … [Read more...] about Editorial