Progressive boogeymen Progressives like to pigeonhole their political opponents, usually employing one-, two- or three-word epithets, which they believe identifies their political and/or moral positions, with the understood implication that … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Ferraro earned it! Charles Ferraro, five-term Republican representative of the 117th Assembly District sent a minor tremor through the political class in the city, announcing he will not seek a sixth term in the seat. That creates a lacuna in … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Jobs must be filled In the first edition of the year, this publication ran a full-page advertisement from the city, looking to fill more than twenty full- and part-time positions. The scope of the positions that need to be filled is -- at first … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Don’t listen, watch An axiom we have followed over the years states, “Don’t listen to what they say, watch what they do.” This applies to politicians, advocates, public interest groups, and even businesses. Case in point: Jimmies, Inc. … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Resolutions for ‘24 With the turning of the calendar, we read of many periodicals, columnists, and pundits who have suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions. We at the Voice offer our own set of resolutions for public and private residents, those … [Read more...] about Editorial
Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore - 1779-1863 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that … [Read more...] about Editorial – A visit from St. Nicholas
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A few suggestions As of Sunday, a new administration has taken office, the result of the November 7 election. Dorinda Keenan Borer is the new mayor and controls the City Council and under-ticket offices, both of which are in the complete … [Read more...] about Editorial
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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
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Consider 3 questions Next week, the voters of West Haven are asked to determine the leadership of the city over the next two years. For the first time in decades, voters have a real opportunity to select from among three viable candidates, all … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Helping our neighbors As we head into the holiday season – yes, it will be on us before we know it – our attention seems to turn, naturally, toward helping those who are in need. Based on what we’ve seen statistically over the last few years and … [Read more...] about Editorial