By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The fastest way to trend on Twitter, and not in a good way, is to say that the right to bear arms is a God-given right. Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer established this beyond a doubt in a Twitter … [Read more...] about God-given rights and guns
Editorial
Nickel and dime taxes The General Assembly, led by the Democratic majority, has once again shown it is not above nickel-and-diming Connecticut residents in its never-ending quest to tax and spend. On Oct. 1, the taxes on food go up from 6.35 … [Read more...] about Editorial
Marshal encouraged by drill
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The nearly 1500 students attending West Haven High School were evacuated within three minutes during a Sept. 6 fire drill. Center Fire District Fire Marshal Keith Flood said, considering it was the … [Read more...] about Marshal encouraged by drill
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, we’re heading toward autumn at breakneck speed, by this time next week we will offishully be in fall, and awaiting the foliage turning to bright colors. Effen yew’ve been upstate or even a bit off the shore yew can see that certain … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Charter panel deliberating council ideas
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Charter Revision Commission worked through the City Councils’ recommendations to them in a meeting Monday night – taking them each with a grain of salt. The commission will vote on the updated language of … [Read more...] about Charter panel deliberating council ideas
The week in photos – September 12, 2019
Farmers Market open until Oct. 20
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market is open for its 20th season on the Green. Through Oct. 26, the market at Main Street and Campbell Avenue features state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 … [Read more...] about Farmers Market open until Oct. 20
Board to hear tax appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the assessor’s office on the first floor of City Hall, 355 Main St., to hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2018 grand list. Any owner of a city-registered … [Read more...] about Board to hear tax appeals
Youth Hockey faces off for season
The Larry Vieira era of West Haven Youth Hockey began on a high note at Bennett Rink on Saturday, with the new coach’s Squirt A team defeating the Green Dragons of Hamden, 11-0. In West Haven Youth Hockey’s “Opening Faceoff” kickoff event … [Read more...] about Youth Hockey faces off for season
Around Town
Casino trip The West Haven IA Club will conduct a Bus Trip to the Mohican Casino on Monday, Sept. 30, Cost is $25 per person, Gratuity included. Casino vouchers are buffet and slot plays. Bus leaves Club grounds at 3, returns approximately … [Read more...] about Around Town