Acting on its own resolution and fulfilling a desire of many inside and outside the halls of city government, the City Council approved a nine-member Charter Revision Commission at its March 12 meeting. The nine-member panel will take up the task of … [Read more...] about Panel named for review of city’s charter
The week in photos – March 22, 2018
Spurs win Youth Basketball crown
The Spurs capped an unbeaten regular season by winning the Gene Dillon Tournament title with a 53-39 win over the third seeded Clippers on Sunday night at Mackrille School. The Clippers came out firing as they raced to a 10-2 first quarter lead … [Read more...] about Spurs win Youth Basketball crown
At a glance
Elderly, disabled offered tax relief Assessor Ann Marie Gradoia is accepting applications for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. Residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2017 incomes, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Sea Dogs fundraiser The Savin Rock Sea Dogs travel baseball team 11U-AAU is hosting a Ziti Dinner Fundraiser at Randall’s Restaurant on Friday night, April 6, at 6:30. The cost is $10 per person, which includes one drink ticket. There will be … [Read more...] about Around town
Libero elected GOP chief
The West Haven Republican Town Committee elected retired May V. Carrigan Middle School principal and current Board of Education member Patricia Libero as Town Committee Chairman last Thursday. Libero succeeds Chairwoman Michelle Gregorio, who … [Read more...] about Libero elected GOP chief
Hansen finishes 2nd in CIAC meet
Senior captain North Hansen finished second in both his freestyle events this past weekend at the CIAC State Open Swim Meet that was held at Yale University’s Kiphuth Pool. Hansen broke both his own school records in each event, earning all-American … [Read more...] about Hansen finishes 2nd in CIAC meet
Bantams win state title
The West Haven Bantam A travel hockey team swept through the state tournament with a 6-0 record, capturing the Tier IV state championship this past weekend. The Westies dominated and outscored their opponents by an astonishing 44-11 margin. In the … [Read more...] about Bantams win state title
UNH students take Alternate Spring Break
Students from the University of New Haven have been spending their spring break walking the halls of some local elementary schools this week as part of the university’s Alternative Spring Break program where students spend their week working in teams … [Read more...] about UNH students take Alternate Spring Break
Historian’s corner
Pirates and Privateers on Long Island Sound Part I See part 2 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: I was … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner