Presidents Ball The West Haven IA will hold its Presidents Ball Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 12, at the club on 85 Chase Lane. A full-course sit-down dinner with dessert and coffee will begin with cocktails at 5:30, followed by the dance music of … [Read more...] about Around town
At a glance
Team Tom raising money for MS Walk, April 29 Tom Conroy, a program coordinator at the Department of Parks and Recreation, is seeking donations for his team, Team Tom, for the upcoming walk for multiple sclerosis. The annual Connecticut MS Walk … [Read more...] about At a glance
Community House sets ‘Night at Races’
West Haven Community House’s 14th annual fundraising event, A Night at the Races, will be held on Friday, May 18th at the University of New Haven Beckerman Center in West Haven. “A Night at the Races” has become a popular annual event for area … [Read more...] about Community House sets ‘Night at Races’
Comey did it for the children
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist James Comey did it, naturally, for the children. Why does anyone in Washington take advantage of the most opportune moment to make a mint off publishing a tell-all book? It's never for the profits or the … [Read more...] about Comey did it for the children
Editorial
With no good solutions, taxpayers will feel pain In her recent meeting with the Municipal Accountability Review Board, Mayor Nancy Rossi sat in front of a panel that was neither sympathetic nor interested in nuance. If the city … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I’ve kept track of the trucks traveling on Voss Road for a while now. I wish I had a picture of at least one truck. But, they are traveling too fast for me to capture them. Mostly, the same white truck has been going … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
The cherry and apple blossoms – and whatever else blossoms there might be around here – are sprouting despite the cold we’ve had in these parts, honey bunch. That means that despite our lying eyes and cold hands, spring is actually here! The trees on … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
MARB has final say on budget
While the City Council looks over the mayor’s proposed $162.86 million budget, its work is under the final scrutiny of the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB), which has the power to veto the work the council completes on May 3. Empaneled … [Read more...] about MARB has final say on budget
The week in photos – April 19, 2018
Wizards ready for spring
The West Haven Park-Rec Wizards are gearing up to start their spring season on Monday April 23. Registration is now open at the West Haven Parks and Recreation Department. The Wizards spring swim team is an eight week long season taught in a … [Read more...] about Wizards ready for spring