National Direct Support Professional Week is an annual celebration that highlights the life-changing contributions of the direct support professional workforce. The West Haven Community House (WHCH) recognizes and appreciates the work of more than … [Read more...] about WHCH celebrates support staff
Historian’s Corner
The Armstrong Rubber Company Part IV Armstrong’s Personal Vignettes Photo courtesy of Joanne Archibald When your Historian asked for personal accounts from those whom had worked at the Armstrong factory, it seems that … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have talked to Public Works and the mayor’s office several times beginning in May through this week, regarding the lack of signs on the boardwalk indicating masks are required by the governor’s executive orders if … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Hollywood kowtows to Beijing
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Hollywood is accommodating a new era of McCarthyism, imposed this time by Red China. It involves everything that Hollywood tells us that it hates -- censorship, pressure to conform and blacklists. Yet the … [Read more...] about Hollywood kowtows to Beijing
Editorial
City Council’s questions of developer are proper City Council Chairman Ronald Quagliani (D-at-large) has invited the Haven Development Company representatives to the Sept. 28 meeting of the legislative body to give an update on plans for the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Historical Society plans annual ‘Walking Tours’
The West Haven Historical Society will sponsor two Walking Tours of the Savin Avenue-Church Street-Court Street-Chestnut Street neighborhood on Saturday, Sept. 26. Rain date is Oct. 3. The morning tour is scheduled to depart the … [Read more...] about Historical Society plans annual ‘Walking Tours’
Dear Felicia
It’s the middle o’ September, and fall is jest days away, hon. It’s hard to believe the way the year is going, but we should be used to it by now. Before we know it, the snow will be flying, and we’ll be wondering about the new year. In fack, a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
School year opens with COVID rules
While some school districts were dealing with outbreaks of the Wuhan coronavirus, prompting closures and distance learning protocols, the city’s schools chief is reporting things were going well. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. Cavallaro gave an … [Read more...] about School year opens with COVID rules
The week in photos – September 3, 2020
Pop Warner league opts out of fall season
The West Haven Seahawks of the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner League may have to wait until the spring of next year to hit the field. The league announced last week it is suspending operations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The league, … [Read more...] about Pop Warner league opts out of fall season