The West Haven boys hockey traveled to the campus of Wesleyan University on Friday afternoon to take on the three-seeded Xavier Falcons in the first round of the CIAC tournament. The Falcons took an early 1-0 lead just 2:31 into the game when they … [Read more...] about Westies done! Duo All-Staters
Knights squads finish seasons
It’s CIAC state tournament time on the local high school sports scene. It’s win, or put the uniform away time and unfortunately the season came to an end for basketball and hockey last week. The lone winter sports team still left participating is the … [Read more...] about Knights squads finish seasons
Around town
WH Garden Club sets confab The West Haven Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 12, at St. Louis Church on 89 Bull Hill Road at 11:30 a.m. After the meeting a luncheon will follow and our program will be Amanda Chase … [Read more...] about Around town
Dem town panel shuffles leaders after landslide
Following a primary that befuddled even the most veteran of political observers, the new Democratic Town Committee had its organizational meeting last night, March 14. The March 6 primary turned expectations on their head when nine of 10 electoral … [Read more...] about Dem town panel shuffles leaders after landslide
Clarification issued for Tax Collector’s demand notice
A Tax Collector’s Demand is a delinquent notice informing a taxpayer that as of a given date, the tax office’s records indicate that past-due taxes are owed. Interest charges on the statement are calculated through the date shown on the statement. … [Read more...] about Clarification issued for Tax Collector’s demand notice
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
Historian’s corner
Fitzgerald’s Florist The year was 1957. President Eisenhower was in the White House and the Cold War was in full swing. The average American was earning $4500 per year and gas cost twenty four cents per gallon; and a Swanson TV dinner cost … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been waiting to write to Gripe Vine for a long time with my gripe, but kept holding my complaint off, hoping someone else would express their feelings on this issue. My issue is why motorists do not put their … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Boynton reaches fund threshold
Local 117th District state representative Democratic candidate Cindy Wolfe Boynton is pleased to announce she has surpassed the fund-raising goals needed to pre-qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program (CEP) just a few weeks after … [Read more...] about Boynton reaches fund threshold
Sessions gets Trump’s ire
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been attacked and belittled by President Donald Trump more than Vladimir Putin has. Trump has had rough patches with most of his top officials, but there is a particular … [Read more...] about Sessions gets Trump’s ire