City’s fiscal austerity plan affecting our everyday life West Haven is going through austere times. Anyone who has paid the least bit of attention regarding the city’s fiscal policies over the last few years knows this. Most residents, who don’t … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have been a resident of West Haven for three years and in that time I have had more close calls as a pedestrian with motorists than in a decade living in larger cities. The worst experiences have been on the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie pie, the berg is still comin’ to terms with its fiscal problems, and last week was a good example. I don’t know whether it was the fack that we had our foist real heatwave of the summer or people are jest more ornery than in the past, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Found money aids reading program reboot
Thanks to a grant from the New Alliance Foundation and an anonymous donor, the West Haven Library will once again be hosting a Ready for the Grade program for six weeks throughout the summer. The program focuses on helping to reach low-income, … [Read more...] about Found money aids reading program reboot
At a glance
Farmers Market opens on Green The Tony Inzero Farmers Market is open for its 19th season on the Green. Through Oct. 27, the expanded marketplace at Main Street and Campbell Avenue features state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables … [Read more...] about At a glance
WHCH installs new directors
At the West Haven Community House’s recent board of directors meeting, the 2018-19 slate of new board officers and members was announced. Ken Prisco, outgoing president, welcomed incoming president, Bill Heffernan, III; first vice president, Katie … [Read more...] about WHCH installs new directors
The week in photos – July 5, 2018
Around town
VBS at St. John’s Vacation Bible Camp for all kids entering kindergarten through grade 5, will be held in the hall and on the grounds of St. John Vianney Church, on July 23-27. The camp is from 9-12:30. Campers will rotate to centers of games, … [Read more...] about Around town
Dodgers move to semis in Shore Haven League
In the opening round of the playoffs, the Gunning Law Firm Mets defeated the Leslie Jewelers Dodgers, 1-0, as neither team got a hit. Robert Foley and Jayden Roby allowed no hits and had 18 strikeouts for the Mets. AJ Pope allowed no hits and had … [Read more...] about Dodgers move to semis in Shore Haven League
West Haven 12-U splits tourney play
The West Haven 12-U All-Star team split its first two games in tournament play, topping Pop Smith to start the tournament, before falling to Max Sinoway. In the opener against Pop Smith, the Westies posted a 10-2 victory. KJ Harp led the offense … [Read more...] about West Haven 12-U splits tourney play