The University of New Haven today announced it will partner with the City of West Haven to fund the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program The university will contribute $25,000 to the program, and the contribution will be matched with city funds. … [Read more...] about UNH aids youth program
Does anyone really know Ronald Reagan?
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In his new book "The Working Class Republican," a bracingly revisionist account of the 40th president, Henry Olsen answers "no." One of the most astute political analysts at work today and a fellow at the … [Read more...] about Does anyone really know Ronald Reagan?
Editorial
Remember when the income tax was supposed to stop extra sessions, budget shortfalls and be better barometers of what the General Assembly could and should spend? We do. When then-Gov. Lowell Weicker broke a campaign promise and brokered a deal for an … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: As a lifelong resident living on Captain Thomas Boulevard, like many, have witnessed this city’s failure to grow and allow new businesses into its little club. They are very open to small business which is … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are getting to the middle o’ July already. It’s gonna be no time before we start seeing leaves turn and our thoughts will be of snow, cold and heating bills. It’s amazing how fast – even more at our age – the summer seems to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-114) released the following statement in response to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s veto of HB 6880, a reform to the 8-30g affordable housing statute which received an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 30-6 in the Senate and 116-33 in … [Read more...] about Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
The city was struck with yet another tragedy this week as Third District Councilman Ralph A. Eberle died of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was 53. City Council members and staffers at City Hall had to take in the news over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
The West Haven Twilight League's best showed off their skills in Saturday's All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Quigley Stadium. In the All-Star Game Team Quigley defeated Team Greenwood, 5-2. Columbus Auto Body's Ryan Zahornasky gave Quigley an … [Read more...] about Sports: Twilight All-Stars show off skills
Editorial
The nation marks yet another anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week. The famous story is told of Benjamin Franklin leaving the Continental Congress after passage of the Declaration. A woman asked him, “Well, Doctor, what have we got … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I would like to know when the state is going to fix the uneven pavement across from the old Forest School on Forest Road here in Allingtown, plus the concrete storm drain that is higher than the sidewalk, causing traffic … [Read more...] about Gripe vine