By Dan Shine Voice Columnist To Savin Rock in a Packard This week we present a young girl’s memories of a long-ago summer day, spent at Savin Rock. Our thanks to Valerie Forte for this story, written by her mother, the late … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Wright found a niche at Community House
Moving from the corporate world to the world of nonprofits can be a challenge to some who savor pressure, deadlines, or moving up the ladder. For some however, moving from profit to nonprofit corporations and agencies can be finding one’s niche … [Read more...] about Wright found a niche at Community House
Farmers Market set to celebrate family with special events
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market, in collaboration with Sustainable West Haven and the West Haven Prevention Council, presents Family Day, an inclusive and interactive day filled with fun activities to celebrate the city’s families and community. … [Read more...] about Farmers Market set to celebrate family with special events
Marks 98th year with family
Grace Carleton Saunders Belanger celebrated her 98th birthday with family, recently. A lifelong resident of West Haven, she is the mother of five children, 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She also has … [Read more...] about Marks 98th year with family
Lions Club collecting supplies
The West Haven Lions Club is collecting school supplies for West Haven students. Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy has graciously offered her office at 544 Campbell Ave. for the community to drop off donated items. Collections times are 9 … [Read more...] about Lions Club collecting supplies
Dems what a spending spree
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist A trillion dollars used to be a lot of money, even in Washington. Now, a trillion-dollar spending bill is a trifle barely worth arguing over and the stuff of bipartisan consensus. Oscar … [Read more...] about Dems what a spending spree
Editorial
School-opening thoughts Eleven days from the publication of this newspaper, the schools in West Haven will open for the 2021-2022 academic year. As we await the opening, bus schedules are finalized, teachers are preparing for another year, and … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I recent read about our mayor glorifying the accomplishment of the new park and commons buildings in the center of Allingtown. Whom does this benefit? I have yet to see anyone sing the park except the birds, parking, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, tiz the latter days of Awgus and summer is rolling to its inevitable close. Yeah, we got about a month left before it’s officially over; but let’s face it, once the kiddies are back in school in a bit more than a week, things start … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Primary candidate roll to Sept. 14
Sept. 14 promises to be an interesting one in the annals of West Haven politics. Both parties in the throes of a primary, with the winners facing off for the Nov. 2 municipal election. One candidate is determined. Former Mayor Edward O’Brien is … [Read more...] about Primary candidate roll to Sept. 14