The West Haven softball team completed a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday afternoon to finish the season at 11-9 and get them a matchup with the No. 13 Norwalk Bears in the CIAC playoffs. The Westies started Wednesday off with a battle with the Darien … [Read more...] about Westies wrap up regular season
Shea takes over Knights’ helm
When the 2018-19 school year begins, the Notre Dame athletic department will be under the new leadership of Jason Shea. Shea was announced as the heir apparent to longtime Athletic Director Tom Marcucci, who will retire after this school year. … [Read more...] about Shea takes over Knights’ helm
Historian’s corner
The Waddingham Mansion: Exactly Where was It? Part III See part one here. See part two here. See part four here. See part five here. City resident Steve Hildrich has not been able to locate any maps or diagrams of the Mansion House’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Around town
Used Book Sale The First Congregational Church, 464 Campbell Ave.. will host its monthly Used Book Sale and SERRV Shop opening on Saturday, June 9 between 9 and 2. As usual there will be a large selection of used books of many kinds, including many … [Read more...] about Around town
Foundation honors Sebastian’s memory
Dominate the Day Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to honor the life and legacy of Jordan W. Sebastian, a beloved member of the West Haven community who passed away in October 2017 at the age of 24. Sebastian was involved in … [Read more...] about Foundation honors Sebastian’s memory
China is geo-competitor, too
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist We are currently engaged in a high-profile negotiation that may or may not succeed in getting the Chinese to buy more of our stuff. This is a fine goal as far as it goes, although that isn't very far. It … [Read more...] about China is geo-competitor, too
Editorial
City Council moves to meet Review Board’s deadline The City Council has its marching orders and it will be an interesting procession as we head toward June 7. That is the date the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) has given as a … [Read more...] about Editorial
‘School Days’ display at annual open house
The Annual Open House Weekend at the Historical Society will feature a photographic display of school pictures. The exhibit "School Days, School Days" will show photos of students, teachers, and principals dating from 1889 to the l960's. The exhibit … [Read more...] about ‘School Days’ display at annual open house
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to complain about a dump stricken area on Coleman Street, adjacent to the VA Medical Center. It is a health hazard and an unsightly view for the residents in this area. Can you please take action to clean and … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Before we even git into the usual stuff in this week’s missive, honey bunch, we’ve gotta send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Merlie Mae. We’d hoped she would preside over the Mystick Maidens of the Marsh Memorial Day shindig, but there was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia