The committee dedicated to running the city’s library system has taken issue with the way the city handled the sale of one of its venues, and certain declarations made in defense of the sale. The Village Improvement Association issued a statement … [Read more...] about VIA, city spar over building sale
Hand sanitizers donated to WHCH
Last week, members of the West Haven City Council presented West Haven Community House (WHCH) Executive Director, Patricia Stevens, and Board of Directors President, William Heffernan III, “UConn Nation” hand sanitizers for the nonprofit … [Read more...] about Hand sanitizers donated to WHCH
WHHS students take prizes for essays
Alana Orecchio, a junior at West Haven High School, won third prize of $300 in the 2020 Connecticut Foundation for Open Government’s Forrest Palmer High School Statewide Essay Contest. Alana wrote about the Killingly Board of Education decision to … [Read more...] about WHHS students take prizes for essays
Drive-through graduation a go next week
Ending quite a remarkable senior year, the West Haven High School Class of 2020 will complete its scholastic career with the first-even drive-through graduation ceremony. A virtual commencement was conducted two weeks ago, but a method of handing out … [Read more...] about Drive-through graduation a go next week
The week in photos – June 4, 2020
Students and distance learning, part 2
They have their opinions. Part 2. Read part 1. Recently, students in grades 5 & 6 participated in an online letter writing assignment, offering their opinions about distance learning in a letter to Superintendent … [Read more...] about Students and distance learning, part 2
Sutton to face Ferraro in the 117th
Tony Sutton, Majority Leader of Milford’s Board of Aldermen, was nominated by acclamation two weeks ago as the Democratic candidate for State Representative for the 117th District, covering sections of Milford, West Haven and Orange. The … [Read more...] about Sutton to face Ferraro in the 117th
Gripevine
This week I am going to publish your gripes before I investigate them because they are timely and happening all too often. I have already forwarded these complaints to the councilmen/women in these areas and you can expect a follow up in upcoming … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Stop & Shop offers new delivery service
To ensure its community members are able to access the essential goods they need, Stop & Shop is launching same-day Pickup & Delivery service, which began June 3 at its West Haven store located at 460 Elm Street. The new offering … [Read more...] about Stop & Shop offers new delivery service
Around Town
Shore Haven scholarships Shore Haven Jr. Baseball will be accepting scholarship applicants from June 2020 high school seniors pursuing further education. The league will be awarding scholarships in the amounts of $250 in honor of Dave … [Read more...] about Around Town