Editorials

Back-and-forth not helpful A back-and forth between the current and former mayor concerning the empaneling of a state review board and an $8 million gap in the city’s budget is perplexing for us, so we are not surprised if city taxpayers are … [Read more...] about Editorial

MARB oversight is latest chapter in money woes It was not announced, just implied. It was the result of cause and effect, but not really discussed as a possibility when the issue was brought up by city officials. It was one of those things that … [Read more...] about Editorial

Over the years, the Voice’s Dan Shine has taken up the mantle of those that have gone before him, not only as the Church Historian for the First Church of Christ, Congregational – the church on the Green – but as a regular columnist in the local … [Read more...] about Editorial

If the country ever wanted an abject lesson in the essence of “Progressive” governance, it has been living one for the past few years, and continues to see – exactly – what Progressives had hoped would happen. First, though, a history lesson. At … [Read more...] about Editorial

West Haven is at a crossroad that is going to determine not only its future, but its future viability and capability to prosper at some time in the future. Sound like an exaggeration? It is not. Mayor Nancy Rossi has a big job on her plate, and it … [Read more...] about Editorial

Leadership, not bickering is needed for the city right now The city saw the transition of political power flow seamlessly following the swearing-in of the various elected officials on Dec. 3. Mayor Nancy Rossi, in her remarks following the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Mayor Rossi takes oath, promises a new course With the pomp and ceremony expected at such events, the peaceful transition of power, albeit on a municipal level, took place Sunday at West Haven High School. Nancy Rossi became the twelfth … [Read more...] about Editorial

Culminating a process that began more than a year ago, Nancy Rossi will be sworn in as the city’s first female mayor in ceremonies at West Haven High School at noon on Sunday. Along with Rossi will be the incoming City Council, Board of Education and … [Read more...] about Editorial

Thanksgiving 2017 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 believers in … [Read more...] about Editorial

Following her stunning victory in the September primary, Nancy Rossi won last week’s municipal election in convincing fashion, capturing 48 percent of the vote in a three-way race. The vote ended one of the most contentious intramural fights the … [Read more...] about Editorial