Think about the way water rushes into a storm drain in the middle of a parking lot or alongside a street. Ever stopped to wonder where the water goes? In West Haven’s case, all that water goes straight to the shoreline, carrying trash, leaves, … [Read more...] about Storm drain marking set
Letters
Charter revisions are bold, new step The City Council is now deliberating the new West Haven City Charter. The Charter Revision Commission has worked long and hard to research and then develop this new charter which puts West Haven on a bold … [Read more...] about Letters
HS administration moves into new digs
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven High School Principal Dana Parades and other high school admin began their move into the newly built high school wing today. Parades said the move was “a long time coming” and said she and the staff … [Read more...] about HS administration moves into new digs
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The West Shore Chronicles, As written, 1925 Thanks to Kathy Granfield for making this possible- Compiled from Data Furnished by: C. Edwin Booth (Rocky Beach); Eugene Hubbard (Jones Hill … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Last month, June, Gripe Vine received a complaint referring to a speed limiting machine at Third Avenue and Wood. According to my reader, while the sign was up reminding motorists of their car’s speed, issues appeared … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Left embraces McCarthy
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There was a time when the left considered McCarthyism the worst of all political tactics. That was before it became useful to question Mitch McConnell's loyalty to his country. The Senate majority … [Read more...] about Left embraces McCarthy
Editorial
Obama’s scandals will be historic in their scope The former occupant of the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue once made the assertion, echoed by his vice-president, who is now running for president, his administration was without scandal. The fact … [Read more...] about Editorial
Charter revision is ready for vote
By Ed Granfield and John Carrano The time has come for the City of West Haven to take a long hard look at itself and consider three simple but serious questions: 1) Are you satisfied with the status quo? 2) Do you believe West Haven needs to … [Read more...] about Charter revision is ready for vote
Dear Felicia
Well Honey bunch, don’t look now, but the summer is movin’ fast. In three weeks the kiddies will be back in class, and the new academic year will be in full swing. The increase in news to our little office shows it. Where jest a few weeks ago things … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Council mulls delay on charter vote
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The City Council tried to navigate its way through the changes suggested by the Charter Revision Commission in meetings last Wednesday and Thursday. The major changes seen in the revision will require … [Read more...] about Council mulls delay on charter vote