Used Book Sale The First Congregational church, 464 Campbell Ave., will host its monthly Used Book Sale, SERRV Shop and Clothes Closet on Saturday, April 14 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. As usual there will be large selection of gently … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. By Dan Shine This week’s column has been contributed by notable local historian and author Peter Malia: As the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to complain about the trash that has accumulated on the Highland Street Hill. Can you help us clean this area up? MN Dear MN: Your frustration, I hope, has ended relating to the condition of Highland … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Locals publish mystery, ‘Maelstrom’
If you’re looking for a good mystery novel, authors Paul Huwiler, a city resident and former WHHS teacher, and Loramel Shurtleff’s new book “Maelstrom” is a gripping tale of murder, theft, and organized crime in a small New England town. Huwiler, … [Read more...] about Locals publish mystery, ‘Maelstrom’
Haspel is being maligned
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump's pick for CIA director is about to experience a good Borking. No one doubts her professionalism, and she's been endorsed by Obama intelligence officials. Yet Gina Haspel's long … [Read more...] about Haspel is being maligned
Editorial
Keeping the city clean is a coop effort to be successful As it always does, winter turned into spring – at least on the calendar – last week, which means that the promise of warmer weather and increased outdoor activity are in the air. With … [Read more...] about Editorial
DMV office now open in City Hall basement
After months of planning and negotiating, the Dept. of Motor Vehicles opened its satellite office in the basement of City Hall under the sponsoring of the city and the West Haven Chamber of Commerce. Located in the Chamber’s office space in the lower … [Read more...] about DMV office now open in City Hall basement
Dear Felicia
You’d be perfeckly within your rights to think it ain’t, but believe it or not, honeybunch, it’s spring. Yup. The calendar changed and we are now in the spring of the year. Effen yew’ve been like Cobina, getting in the gassamobuggy each morning, it’s … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Land Trust is hosting film on native plants
The Land Trust of West Haven, Inc. is pleased to co-host the screening of Hometown Habitat at the West Haven Public Library on April 26 from 6-8:30 p.m.This 90-minute environmental, educational documentary focuses on showing how and why native plants … [Read more...] about Land Trust is hosting film on native plants
Fellow Craft Club brightens holiday
On Monday March 19, the Annawon Lodge Fellow Craft Club continued its 15-year tradition of making Easter Baskets for children of the West Haven community. In the past we have worked with St. Paul's Church and made Easter Baskets for the children … [Read more...] about Fellow Craft Club brightens holiday