Aug. 7 cleanup On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 7, I was joined by city resident Tom Flynn, his daughter Shannon Flynn, her friend and State Senate candidates Kim-Marie Mullins and John Carlson for a downtown West Haven … [Read more...] about Letters
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist H.H. Richards Lumber Company For many years, Water Street was a place where shipwrights, merchants, warehousemen and factory workers labored, and of course it was closely tied to the sea. By … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
City halts beach vagrancy
The recent spate of hot weather increased a problem down at Savin Rock and was addressed by city officials over the last several weeks. Vagrancy and use of areas such as the Old Grove Park for homeless people has seen an uptick this summer. … [Read more...] about City halts beach vagrancy
Funding secured for shore eco project
The effort to retain and enhance the city’s shoreline ecosystem was given a financial boost over the last legislative session, and Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. leaders are heralding the funds as a further ratification of their work. The State … [Read more...] about Funding secured for shore eco project
School system issues reminders for parents as opening set Aug. 29
The West Haven School system will open the 2022-23 term on Aug. 29. Parents should check with the different schools to determine when doors open. The bus schedule may be found on pages 7-10. The school system reminds parents: Student … [Read more...] about School system issues reminders for parents as opening set Aug. 29
Where were you in ‘62?
Four city rocketeers baffled adults By Joe Walsh Class of 1962 Ed. Note: The West Haven High School Class of 1962 will have its 60th class reunion 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 at App’s Restaurant, 283 Capt. Thomas Blvd. Send $40 per … [Read more...] about Where were you in ‘62?
Joe Manchin’s travesty
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Congress has never cared much about truth-in-labeling, but even by its standards, "The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" is laughably absurd. The deal reached by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and … [Read more...] about Joe Manchin’s travesty
Editorial
The primaries are over, and the winners declared. Voters and taxpayers are now going to be subjected to the general election campaign for state offices, governor, and federal House and Senate seats. We say “subjected,” because we expect little on … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Many of my readers have submitted pothole gripes, broken up pavement and unfinished pothole repairs to Gripe Vine. I have been contacting your district Council members asking for help with these complaints. I … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Yew know, sweets, it’s amazing. It seems like jest t’other day we were saying it’s June 1 we have the whole summer ahead of us. Here we are in the latter stages o’ August, and the papyrus is publishing it’s Back to School edition. Schools open about … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia