Charter Revision panel needs to answer a simple query The Charter Revision Commission conducted its organizational meeting last week, and if the first meeting is any indication of the path the panel is taking, we might see the first real … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have a real gripe! The sidewalk between 108 and 112 Lakeview Ave. is a tripping hazard. It is unsafe for pedestrians, children on bikes and scooters and mothers walking their babies in strollers, etc. Please let me know … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. Here we are in the middle o’ April. The line at the Post Office was getting longer as people were posting their tax returns. Yeah, it’s that time of year. People are queuing up to “Render unto Caesar.” This is on the day before the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Commission begins charter review
For the next several months, the newly installed Charter Revision Commission will sift through the city’s “constitution” and determine if any changes are necessary. The commission, approved by the City Council via a binding resolution earlier this … [Read more...] about Commission begins charter review
Rossi looks for bigger cuts
With the Municipal Accountability Review Board looking for “structural changes” to the city’s proposed budget before it releases a hoped-for $8 million in aid, Mayor Nancy Rossi is expecting to work with the City Council over the next few weeks to … [Read more...] about Rossi looks for bigger cuts
The week in photos – April 12, 2018
Youth Soccer travel teams open year
The West Haven Youth Soccer travel teams opened up their spring seasons this weekend, taking part in the First Annual “Battle of the Clubs” against Cheshire. All of the West Haven travel teams traveled to Cheshire Saturday and Sunday to play against … [Read more...] about Youth Soccer travel teams open year
Westie Blue In Touch
The West Haven softball team did not have much time to ponder a season-opening loss to sacred Heart Academy. Just 48 hours later, the Westies were back on the field with a road contest against Oxford. Behind an 18-hit attack, and taking advantage … [Read more...] about Westie Blue In Touch
Knights open ‘18 season
It’s certainly not spring-like weather but four of the five Notre Dame spring sports teams were in action last week. Only golf has yet to start its season but the cruel weather hasn’t allowed the courses to open yet. Baseball -- The baseball team … [Read more...] about Knights open ‘18 season
Weather plays havoc with teams
In a week that played havoc to the schedule postponing most of the contests due to snow and rain, West Haven High School was able to get several games in. The baseball team faced the Career Panthers for the second time in the young season with … [Read more...] about Weather plays havoc with teams