A man is alive today as the result of the quick thinking and teamwork of two West Haven men. While visiting the waterfall at Indian Well State Park, Christian Sandor and Joseph Lombard noticed a drowning taking place in the foamy water at the base of … [Read more...] about City residents work quickly to save man
Water Authority looks to upgrade system
About 13,000 Regional Water Authority (RWA) customers in West Haven will have the water industry’s latest metering technology installed beginning next month, joining the 50,000 customers in the RWA’s water district who have already received the … [Read more...] about Water Authority looks to upgrade system
WHCH to mark Herbert 100th
For longtime Board of Directors member Patricia “Pat” Herbert, the Community House, as well as her former school students and many others in West Haven, have been among her extended family. These days, Pat, who first began serving on the Community … [Read more...] about WHCH to mark Herbert 100th
The week in photos – August 2, 2018
At a glance
Vouchers available for farmers market Farmers market vouchers are available at the West Haven/Allingtown Senior Center, 201 Noble St. To receive $18 in vouchers, the income limits for those at least 60 years old are $30,451 per year, or $2,537 … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
Used Book Sale First Congregational Church, 464 Campbell Avenue, will host its monthly Used Book Sale and SERRV Shop opening on Saturday, August 11 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. As usual there will be a large selection of books available, … [Read more...] about Around town
My two cents
By Bill Riccio, Jr For years, I’ve been reading or listening to sports commentators worry and wonder why games, particularly baseball and football contests on television, are getting so long. Games that took between two and two-and-a-half hours 30 … [Read more...] about My two cents
UNH hires sports betting expert
The University of New Haven last week announced that Declan Hill, one of the world’s leading experts on match fixing and sports integrity, will join the faculty as an associate professor. Effective Aug. 1, Hill will join the financial … [Read more...] about UNH hires sports betting expert
Historian’s corner
The Charter Oak The great white oak was easily the tallest tree in the forest. It was over five hundred years old when the first white man laid eyes upon it in 1614, as he stood on the deck of a wooden ship anchored in the Connecticut River. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Tax payments now delinquent
City taxes were due July 1, and payments after Aug. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, Tax Collector Dorothy Chambrelli said. Tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle and sewer — are payable in two installments: … [Read more...] about Tax payments now delinquent