By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Shore Haven Junior Baseball League Part I The year 1950 was a year of new growth for West Haven. Large numbers of men and women were still returning to the States from various World War II … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season
The WHFD Historical Library presents its 2024 Pewter Christmas Ornament featuring our Firemen’s Memorial Monument which has graced the West Haven Green since 1960. This is our sixth ornament in the series. The cost of this year’s ornament is $20. The … [Read more...] about FD issues new ornament for 2024 holiday season
Revaluation notices to go out
The city’s ongoing revaluation project will determine the fair market value of every property for the purpose of a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden. Property revaluations are mandated by the state and must occur every five … [Read more...] about Revaluation notices to go out
Riccio named ‘National Official of the Year’
William Riccio, a sports official since 1972 in the New Haven area, has been selected the National Active Official of the Year by a committee of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The announcement was made in the NFHS … [Read more...] about Riccio named ‘National Official of the Year’
Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
The West Haven football team has built the postseason as their revenge tour. Thus far, two of the three stops on the journey are complete. Behind a relentless defense and an offense which was on point from the start, fifth-seeded West Haven … [Read more...] about Westies face Greenwich in Class LL State Finals
60 WHHS kids had their own ‘Squanto’
By Stacy Sutton Asst. Principal, WHHS As a student, I remember learning about the story of the first Thanksgiving. It was a story I enjoyed, but I never truly connected with it the way I did today at West Haven High School. History tells us the … [Read more...] about 60 WHHS kids had their own ‘Squanto’
The week in photos – November 28, 2024
UI resumes tree pruning program
United Illuminating has begun the latest phase of its Utility Protection Zone program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. Over the next month, UI’s tree service contractor will increase the … [Read more...] about UI resumes tree pruning program
Leaf bag pickup suspended until spring
Leaf bag pickup ended the week of Dec. 9 on residents’ regular trash pickup days. City residents are asked to put leaves and grass clippings in separate biodegradable paper bags for curbside pickup. Plastic bags are prohibited. Crews will not … [Read more...] about Leaf bag pickup suspended until spring
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Recently I received a complaint. “I want to put a fence on my property, one that would offer privacy for me and our family in my back yard. After talking with a few buddies of mine I I began to get the impression that there … [Read more...] about Gripevine