By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Hallowe’en, 1950s Style What do you remember about Halloween when you were a kid? The Boy remembers trick-or-treating on Kelsey Avenue with a bag full of candy in 1959: The bag was made of brown … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Letters
Vote No The question on the November ballot regarding proposed changes to the West Haven City Charter is a NO vote for me. That the current City Charter is badly in need of revision and update in beyond dispute. The Charter Revision … [Read more...] about Letters
Charter revision looks to future
By John M. Carrano Majority Leader, CRC The proposed Charter is not about any past or present administration, this is about the future, and our ability to learn from the past while recognizing it is time to demand the best for our city. … [Read more...] about Charter revision looks to future
Editorial
Election is about order versus totalitarian rule Throw out the names. This election on November 3 is not about Donald Trump or Joseph Biden. It’s not about personalities or preferences. It is about preserving the nation and the Constitution … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Howdy, sweets. As October winds down, and November is ready to kick in, the final stages of this year’s “election cycle” as the talking heads like to call it these days is also winding down Until the polls close next week, however, we’re gonna be … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Charter plan on the ballot
The former chairman and chief proponent of the Charter Revision Commission’s proposal, set for vote Nov. 3, has come out swinging to those who are spreading disinformation concerning the panel’s review of the city charter, and the revisions it has … [Read more...] about Charter plan on the ballot
The week in photos – October 15, 2020
Elite Soccer tops Porto in Youth Soccer
West Haven Youth Soccer continued its fall season Columbus Day Weekend. The Elite Soccer Camps Wolves played Porto Funeral Homes, winning 9-4. Jax Guarino was stellar on both sides of the ball, and Trevor Hinton scored and Brandon Rylski picked up … [Read more...] about Elite Soccer tops Porto in Youth Soccer
Peewees drop, 8-3, to New Haven
The West Haven Mite B travel hockey team had two games last weekend, the first taking place at home on Saturday morning as the Westies took on the West Haven Mite C's. The Mite B's looked solid throughout the game as they passed the puck … [Read more...] about Peewees drop, 8-3, to New Haven
Westies fall in volleyball
The West Haven volleyball team opened the 2020 season with a contest against Hamden. While the game would usually be a big one because of the rivalry, this contest signified the start of high school play once again after the pause due to COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Westies fall in volleyball