School year begins Monday Sometimes it feels as if the year crawls by until about May, and then from May until September time speeds up just a bit to point that the days and months feel noticeably shorter. Of course, that is not what happens, but … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am a life-long resident and I feel the need to finally write this letter. West Haven has so many heavily littered areas. For the past several years I have been organizing local litter clean-ups throughout town. I also … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As Iyam scribing this week’s missive to you, honey bunch, things are beginning to come outta the summer doldrums here in the Asylum by the Sea. Things are starting to percolate with the beginning of the school year coming next Monday – yeah, hard to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City mourns death of GOP’s Marchitto
The Republican Party and the City of West Haven lost a longtime friend, mentor, and ambassador with the death of Jennie Rechhia Marchitto, last week. The longtime resident, known as Aunt Jennie to many, was laid to rest Friday with funeral services … [Read more...] about City mourns death of GOP’s Marchitto
Heroes honored by city
Pair saved swimmer Two men who aided a drowning victim were honored in City Hall ceremonies last week with many residents and a cadre of local politicians in attendance. Residents Christian Sandor and Joe Lombard were honored for rescuing Fred … [Read more...] about Heroes honored by city
The week in photos – August 16, 2018
Around town
Harugari pig roast The annual pig roast is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. German beer, German Food and slow-roasted pork are on the menu. The Adlers will be performing for listening and dancing pleasure. The Harugari Schuhplattlers will … [Read more...] about Around town
15th Penalty Box golf tourney slated
The West Haven Penalty Box Club will be hosting the 15th annual Blue Devil Golf Classic on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Orange Hill Country Club. Following breakfast and registration that begins at 7:30 the four-person, best ball tournament will tee off at … [Read more...] about 15th Penalty Box golf tourney slated
My Two Cents
It’s hard to believe, but the city’s premiere sports venue is marking its 30th season of operation with the beginning of fall sports in a couple of weeks. The Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex, which comprises Ken Strong Stadium, Biondi Softball … [Read more...] about My Two Cents
Historian’s corner
The Hubbard Family in West Haven The first Hubbard ancestor settled in West Haven in 1810: he was John Hubbard Jr. He bought the farm and farmhouse at the corner of Jones Hill Road and Hubbard Road from the Merwin family, tanners who … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner