Suicide. It’s an issue that is becoming increasingly more prevalent in our world and one West Haven native is ad- dressing the issue, hoping his provocative series will bring attention to the growing problem. Joe Massa, an actor and filmmaker, … [Read more...] about Filmmaker tackles suicide in online series
Dear Felicia
It’s been quite a couple o’ weeks, honeybunch. In fack, it’s been three weeks since we last corresponded. We pushed back the second isshew of the month to this week cuz herronner was putting together the Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal. But like … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
29th St. Pat’s celebration postponed
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and the West Haven St. Patrick’s Day Committee have postponed the 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration honoring Irishman of the Year Keith M. Sweeney to coincide with the future date of the postponed Greater New Haven St. … [Read more...] about 29th St. Pat’s celebration postponed
4 city schools get high marks from state
Four schools in West Haven have been recognized by the Connecticut State Department of Education based on recently released testing results for the 2018-19 school year. Alma E. Pagels Elementary, Forest Elementary, Seth Haley Elementary, and Savin … [Read more...] about 4 city schools get high marks from state
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Many of you have written to Gripe Vine seeking assistance in replacing or improving the sidewalks in your neighborhoods. Conditions such as cracked, broken or crumbled sidewalks that posed dangers to pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Gripevine
‘Dictator Trump’ won’t dictate
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist What happens when the supposed dictator won't dictate? This is the conundrum confronted by the harshest critics of President Donald Trump who have gone from warning he is a budding despot to complaining … [Read more...] about ‘Dictator Trump’ won’t dictate
Editorial
The racist epithet -- again Much of the country is in lockdown or semi-lockdown due to the Chinese Coronavirus, Wuhan Virus, or Covid-19. Commerce is slowed to almost non-existent, schools are closed and could be closed well past the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Historian’s Corner
The Lone Sailor I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Coronavirus topples city, state
West Haven, like the nation, is in the midst of what officials are calling “15 days to slow the spread” of the Wuhan Carona Virus. The spread of the contagion has virtually shut down many businesses and erased public gatherings for the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Coronavirus topples city, state
Pathway coordinator asks help
David Carr is inviting city residents and businesses to invest in an environmental sustainability project that aims to install pollinator-friendly plants in public spaces, including parks and schoolyards, and residential backyards. Carr, the … [Read more...] about Pathway coordinator asks help