Maybe just maybe by the time this edition hits the newsstands, a final decision will be made about football in the 2020-2021 scholastic calendar. The continuing saga, a bad soap opera really, has dominated the local sports pages for the better part … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Maroney gets endorsement of Independent Party
Sen. James Maroney, Democratic candidate for the 14th Senatorial District, has earned the endorsement of Connecticut’s Independent Party for the 2020 election. “I am humbled to receive the endorsement of the Independent Party for a … [Read more...] about Maroney gets endorsement of Independent Party
Obituaries
Gertrude Harriet Dickson Beckwith Gertrude Harriet Dickson Beckwith was reunited with Donald, her late husband of 54 years, when she passed from this life on September 4, 2020. The daughter of William and Emily (Ganter) Dickson, she was born … [Read more...] about Obituaries
CAP opens competition
The Connecticut Association of Photographers (CAP) announces its 2020 TOPS in Connecticut, its popular juried digital image competition. This event is held every two years. The 2018 event had more than 125 Connecticut photographers enter, … [Read more...] about CAP opens competition
Bridges wins grant for prevention programs
Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has been awarded the Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The SPF-PFS Grant will provide the regional group … [Read more...] about Bridges wins grant for prevention programs
Southworth gets endorsement of WHPD union local
At an Aug. 25 meeting, the West Haven Police Union Local 895 voted to endorse Mike Southworth in the 14th State Senate District Race. Sean Faughnan, the President of the West Haven Police Union cited Southworth’s long service to the city of … [Read more...] about Southworth gets endorsement of WHPD union local
Chairman wants answers from Haven
Chairman of the City Council Ronald Quagliani (D-at-large) wants some answers, and he’s hoping to get them on Sept. 28. Quagliani is inviting the Haven Development Company and Economic Development Commissioner Fred Messore to the council’s next … [Read more...] about Chairman wants answers from Haven
WHCH celebrates support staff
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