Used Book Sale The First Congregational church, 464 Campbell Ave., will host its monthly Used Book Sale, White Elephant, Clothes Closet and SERRV Shop on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a large selection of books, … [Read more...] about Around town
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, one of my readers who lives in the condos where the old Chick’s Restaurant used to be, complained of grass that was two feet high in this area as well as a broken fence allowing access to the beach … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Travel teams don’t let rain bother them
Although the rain impacted much of the past weekend for the West Haven Youth Soccer League, travel teams were able to get their games in as scheduled. The West Haven U-11 boys travel team traveled up I-95 on Saturday to face Branford in a rematch of … [Read more...] about Travel teams don’t let rain bother them
Local teams fare well in PA tourney
The West Haven Youth Hockey League represented well in the Hershey Columbus Day weekend tournament as all five teams played in the tournament finals. The Bantam A squad took home the title, while the Mite A, Squirt A, Peewee A and Peewee A1 teams all … [Read more...] about Local teams fare well in PA tourney
Jr. Peewees 5-1
The Juniors Peewee team (6-1) matched up against the Stratford Redskins (5-2) in a game to decide the division and seeding in the Pop Warner playoffs. The Seahawks bested the Redskins, 7-0, in a tough and physical defensive match-up. Running back … [Read more...] about Jr. Peewees 5-1
Westies hope to rebound v. Rams
The West Haven football team had two weeks to prepare for the undefeated and No. 3-ranked Hand Tigers but, the Blue Devils were dominated by the Tigers, 47-6, at Strong Field in Madison on Friday night. On the opening drive, the Tigers drove down the … [Read more...] about Westies hope to rebound v. Rams
Cross-Country, football post ND victories
Cross-country and football post wins while Matthew Consorte remains torrid goal scorer for ND soccer in the latest weekly recap of ND Athletics. Meanwhile, Tommy Minar displayed a great amount of sportsmanship in sharing his first-place finish with … [Read more...] about Cross-Country, football post ND victories
Historian’s corner
West Haven’s Earliest Days Part III See part 1 here. See part 2 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. We acknowledge the efforts of Lorraine Wood Rockefeller, who originally set these words down in about 1960. A footbridge was built … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Charter Revision update offered
By Edward Granfield Chairman, Charter Revisions Commission The West Haven Charter Revision Commission has reached what we consider our midpoint in the process and is conducting a review of our work to date. Our approach from day one was to … [Read more...] about Charter Revision update offered
Dems blame Constitution
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Democrats suffered a stinging loss in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, and have concluded that the constitutional system is to blame. You see, if only the Founders hadn't forged the Great … [Read more...] about Dems blame Constitution