By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Tom Thumb This week’s column is taken from The West Haven Booster, dated November 1933, and written in the style of that era: Today we beg to recall to your recollection a big, little man, who … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing regarding my sidewalk. I have been trying to get sidewalks for at least 11 years. The closest I’ve come was the city taking down the tree that’s lifting the sidewalk and the street. The stump is still … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Editorial
New ‘fee’ on bags is tax So, now they’ve gone after our plastic bags. The General Assembly has imposed a 10-cent tax on the bags that supermarkets and dry goods stores give customers. Ostensibly it is an environmental move. “We must protect … [Read more...] about Editorial
Council OKs ‘Haven’ despite no answers
Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The City Council hosted a litany of items on their agenda Monday night. This included approving a Department of Economic and Community Development grant for the Haven project, an amended a referral of street … [Read more...] about Council OKs ‘Haven’ despite no answers
O’Brien wants to pick it up from ‘17
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Former two-term mayor and current mayoral candidate Ed O’Brien said he decided to run for the top spot in the city so he could continue where he left off. “I think we had a lot of good development … [Read more...] about O’Brien wants to pick it up from ‘17
Rossi a shoo-in for nod
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Tuesday night, after press time, the Democratic Town Committee was expected to nominate candidates for November’s election at its caucus. Rossi, who won her first term in 2017, is expected to get the … [Read more...] about Rossi a shoo-in for nod
Gregorio gets GOP nod in close vote
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The Republican Town Committee nominated Michele Gregorio as its mayoral candidate in their caucus last Tuesday – as well as candidates for many under-ticket positions. Steven Mullins, the other announced … [Read more...] about Gregorio gets GOP nod in close vote
Making the case for credentials
Ed Note: The following is the latest in a series explanatory columns on recommendations made by the Charter Revision Commission. By Ed Granfield Commission Chairman The mere suggestion of “Raising the Bar” in West Haven by … [Read more...] about Making the case for credentials
Dear Felicia
As I write this week’s missive honey bunch, it seems the sweltering heat we’ve had hearabouts is jest about over for a little while, anyway. This ole gal decided to hunker down in her domicile for a couple days, whilst the heat outside got worse. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
