Primaries offer state voters chance for a new direction Next week, voters in West Haven and Connecticut trek to the polls to select party nominees for both the Democratic and Republican Party tickets. Gov. Dannel Malloy is ending his second term as … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Several weeks ago, I placed a request to my readers and all West Haven residents to email Gripe Vine or mail any unattractive sights you would like to see improved in your city. Well, you did and I am so proud of my many, many … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, before yew know it, the kiddies are gonna be back in school. As we git toward the middle o’ the month, we’re getting more and more indications that the unofficial end of summer is coming near. Whilst the calendar might indicate that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
City residents work quickly to save man
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