It’s the middle o’ September, and fall is jest days away, hon. It’s hard to believe the way the year is going, but we should be used to it by now. Before we know it, the snow will be flying, and we’ll be wondering about the new year. In fack, a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
School year opens with COVID rules
While some school districts were dealing with outbreaks of the Wuhan coronavirus, prompting closures and distance learning protocols, the city’s schools chief is reporting things were going well. Superintendent of Schools Neil C. Cavallaro gave an … [Read more...] about School year opens with COVID rules
The week in photos – September 3, 2020
Pop Warner league opts out of fall season
The West Haven Seahawks of the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner League may have to wait until the spring of next year to hit the field. The league announced last week it is suspending operations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The league, … [Read more...] about Pop Warner league opts out of fall season
Third-place finish ends ‘Dogs’ year
The season has come to a close for the Savin Rock Seadogs 14U baseballs team as the Seadogs finished third in the league’s 12-team tournament last weekend in Killingworth. Savin Rock finished 11-8 on the season. The Seadogs opened the … [Read more...] about Third-place finish ends ‘Dogs’ year
My Two Cents
The Wuhan Flu has made 2020 a time that will probably go down in history as the “lost year.” And, it didn’t have to be this way. More and more evidence is piling up that the “experts” in charge of places like the CDC used bad intel for their … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Letters
Black Lives Do Matter Two people have said to me recently, “Don’t all lives matter? Why do we have to say ‘Black Lives Matter?’” I just want to say a few words about those seemingly small distinctions. When I walk down the street, walk … [Read more...] about Letters
Final bulk trash collection slated
By Michael P. Walsh The final bulk trash pickup week of 2020 is Sept. 14-18. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more than 24 hours before pickup. … [Read more...] about Final bulk trash collection slated
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Armstrong Rubber Company Part III By 1950, James Walsh, Jr. was the manager of the West Haven Plant, one of three Armstrong facilities. He had grown up across the street from the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Southworth condemns ‘dark’money’ polling
Mike Southworth, the Republican candidate for State Senate in the 14th District said on Monday that he has received concerned phone calls about a poll being conducted in the district on the race between himself and Sen. James Maroney. “I … [Read more...] about Southworth condemns ‘dark’money’ polling