State Rep. Charles Ferraro (CT 117) assisted U.S. Senator Dick Blumenthal in presenting a flag that was flown over the US Capitol in honor of the military service of the Gilbert brothers of West Haven on Wednesday, July 5. Additionally, the two … [Read more...] about City brothers honored for service
WHCH welcomes new exec board
A recent gathering of board members, endowment donors and friends took place at the West Haven Community House for their annual fiscal year-end meeting to take stock in the progress throughout the year. The agency welcomed new board members Chet … [Read more...] about WHCH welcomes new exec board
Sports: Mustangs win championship
Strong defense, quality pitching, and clutch hits were essential components to the Mustangs’ 9-5 win over the Starters in the 2017 Shore Haven Junior Baseball softball championship game Thursday night at Shore Haven. On the offensive end, Hannah … [Read more...] about Sports: Mustangs win championship
Around town
Cat food drive The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. will be sponsoring a cat food drive on Sunday, July 22, 2017 from 10- 2 at the Agway Store, located at 66 State Street, North Haven. GNHCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, comprised … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
The Meat Cleaver State? By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Of all the United States, the two that are easiest to draw of course, are Wyoming and Colorado: all you need are a pencil, a ruler and about thirty seconds. Connecticut, however, is a … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Mullins reprises role in Broadway musical
Just after returning to West Haven following six months of traveling throughout North America with the Kinky Boots National Tour, ten year old Christian Mullins will briefly return to his role on the Broadway stage at New York's Al Hirschfeld … [Read more...] about Mullins reprises role in Broadway musical
UNH aids youth program
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