Two trips offered city seniors The West Haven Senior Center is offering two bus trip to the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam on June 7 and Lavender Pond Farm, June 14. The Goodspeed trip includes lunch at the Gelston House, … [Read more...] about Around Town
Holding penalty altered in school football
A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive penalty enforcements for offensive fouls that occur behind the line of scrimmage in high school football. This change in Rule 10-4 (Basic Spots) is one … [Read more...] about Holding penalty altered in school football
RTMFL elects new leaders
The Ray Tellier Midget Football League is one of the most well-known and successful youth sports organization in the area. The league now has a new leader. Adam Gigola has been elected as the new President of the Ray Tellier Midget Football … [Read more...] about RTMFL elects new leaders
Hidden Gems
At long last, fellow citizens, and after that tardy bit o'winter, spring is heavy and latent in the late March air. And nothing says spring like - what else? Flowers! Easter, Mother's Day, showers of various and sundry lk - they are all on their … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Westies lose in ‘23 opener
The season got off to a slow start for the West Haven baseball team. Scoring in each of the first four innings, Amity topped West Haven, 9-1, at Amity High Monday afternoon in the season opener for both teams. The Westies never got going … [Read more...] about Westies lose in ‘23 opener
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Savin Rock’s Transition Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. Those of us of a certain age have fond and romanticized memories of Old Savin Rock. It was a wonderful, magical place, and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a Glance
DOT to replace signal controllers The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in the city, along with installing communication equipment at … [Read more...] about At a Glance
We are failing our girls
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Yes, we are making kids trans kids. We are going to look back years from now and wonder how we failed young girls so badly. Between social media and fashionable gender theories, we are … [Read more...] about We are failing our girls
Editorial
Hearing over, not process In our editorial on this page two weeks ago, we urge West Haven residents to take an active interest in the budget-making process now underway. With the completion of the charter-required public hearing on Monday, the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Land Trust sponsoring nature-themed contest marking Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! The Land Trust of West Haven is celebrating by hosting a nature-themed poetry contest for 3rd, 4th, and 8th-grade students. The winning poems will be revealed at an award ceremony on Friday, April 28, at 6 pm. … [Read more...] about Land Trust sponsoring nature-themed contest marking Poetry Month