By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist One of the least safe places to be in Berkeley, California, is in the vicinity of someone holding a "No Hate" sign. So-called anti-fascist, or antifa, activists bearing shields emblazoned with those words … [Read more...] about No excuse for thuggery
Editorial
Next week’s primary is important in two ways. It will determine the final slate the city’s Democratic Party will present to the voters come November, but it also begins the march toward that general election. How the primary shakes out remains to be … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie, here we are in September and already some o’ the leaves are starting to turn in the neighborhood. Yup, and in these parts the nights have been colder. That’s a sure sign o’ things to come as if we need any. Around the Asylum by the Sea … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Dem foes continue to battle
With just days remaining to campaign before their primary on Tuesday, the two Democrats looking for party nod for mayor continued to spar over issues. The controversial TOD or Transit-Oriented Development program pushed by the Malloy administration … [Read more...] about Dem foes continue to battle
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the contractor for West Haven trees take down trees and leaves 10-15 foot stumps behind? The two on the corner of Colonial Boulevard and Honor Road have been there for at least a year. Curious Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Letters
Mayor defends administration’s fiscal record, heading to vote As we approach primary day here in West Haven, I wanted to take this final opportunity to talk about an issue that I know is of concern to all of our residents: our city finances. … [Read more...] about Letters
Sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Most people thought it would be a joke of a fight, but by the end of round two, half of the world -- most of them watching pirated broadcasts if they weren't willing to pony up $60 to $100 to watch it in a bar … [Read more...] about Sporting life
Westies open Friday v. N. Haven
It was ten wins without a loss, then just like that, the season was over. Such was the story for the 2016 West Haven football team, experiencing a gut-wrenching loss to Ridgefield in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs last year. What … [Read more...] about Westies open Friday v. N. Haven
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, honeybunch, the kiddies will be back in school. Yup, and Friday of this week is Sept. 1. I jest seems I writ to yew yesterday that it’s June 1 and we should celebrate the coming of the summer season. With Labor Day … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Candidates bicker over city economics
The use of a picture in some campaign literature is the most recent point of contention between the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor. In a press release sent out this week, the campaign of Mayor Edward M. O’Brien has … [Read more...] about Candidates bicker over city economics