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
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part IV Captain William Kidd, David Marteens See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 5 here. By Dan Shine When the talk turns to pirates, Captain Kidd’s name is sure to … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Around town
Bavarian Fest The Harugari Singing Society, 66 Highland St., is sponsoring its Bavarian Spring Fest on Saturday, April 28, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The event features a sauerbraten, speatzel, and red cabbage dinner. Music is by the Austrian Boys. … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Historical Society hosts Chamber Director The Historical Society will have as its April speaker Alan Olenick Executive Director of the West Haven Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 7. Olenick will discuss … [Read more...] about At a glance
Trump and Amazon’s Bezos
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump gets results. His attacks on Amazon have tanked the company's stock. It's hard to think of a more pointlessly destructive act of presidential jawboning in our history. The online … [Read more...] about Trump and Amazon’s Bezos