Seeing the opportunity to win a position he lost by a handful of votes, former Tenth District Councilman Barry Lee Cohen announced his intention to run for the mayoral nomination on the Republican ticket in November. Cohen, the GOP standard-bearer in … [Read more...] about Cohen enters race for mayor; 3rd to seek GOP nod
Historian’s corner
Savin Rock’s Transition Part IIISee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 4 here.See part 5 here. By 1967, most of the structures and attractions at Savin Rock had been removed, although The Boy remembers that some remained until 1969 or … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a Glance
Historians looking for airport info The West Haven Historical Society is seeking historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia on the West Haven Airport. Those objects will be featured in an exhibit which will be held at the Poli House … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Sandy Point gets a spruce-up
On April 22, members of the Sandy Point Neighborhood Association were joining the Stewards of the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary and volunteers from United Illuminating for the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary Beach and Marsh Earth Day Cleanup. … [Read more...] about Sandy Point gets a spruce-up
U12 girls split pair, U10 boys top Madison
The Cappetta's Italian Imports West Haven U12 girls travel team were on the road on Saturday where they played a tough game against Guilford. Kiva Inahuazo and Celeste DiNallo were aggressive in defense, but West Haven fell short, … [Read more...] about U12 girls split pair, U10 boys top Madison
SHJBL offers scholarships
Shore Haven Junior Baseball will be accepting applications from June high school seniors that are pursing further education. The league will be awarding three scholarships in the amount of $250 each. The league will also be awarding the Joseph … [Read more...] about SHJBL offers scholarships
Women’s Bocce League opens season next week
The Savin Rock Ladies Bocce League starts Wednesday, May 17, at 5 p.m. and runs through Aug. 30. The League is currently registering new and returning players. It is an independent league, which is … [Read more...] about Women’s Bocce League opens season next week
Football Foundation honors WH, ND duo as scholar-athletes
The Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame conducted its 63rd Annual Scholar Athlete dinner on April 12 at Aqua Turf in Southington “We are very pleased to recognize twenty-nine … [Read more...] about Football Foundation honors WH, ND duo as scholar-athletes
WHHS athletes sign letters of intent
West Haven High School hosted its annual ‘Signing Day’ event two weeks ago in the high school’s all-purpose room, in which student-athletes who plan to play at the collegiate level are recognized in front of their family, friends, teammates, coaches, … [Read more...] about WHHS athletes sign letters of intent
Westies eye tourney runs
After a tough loss at Shelton, the West Haven baseball team was looking to get back on the winning track. A solid pitching performance by junior Haygen Axelrod could not do the trick. Despite Axelrod pitching a complete game, West Haven fell … [Read more...] about Westies eye tourney runs