We need some statesmen In the second season of the PBS series “Victoria” on Masterpiece Theater, the issue of the Corn Laws in England was a subplot. Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister a staunch Tory, or Conservative Party member, bucked the land … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Jest in case yew thought winter was over honeybunch, the Ole Man decided to give us a reminder that he’ll be with us for about another month at least. Over the weekend the berg had a very nice blanket of snow covering it, and it made everything look … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Rossi says tax hike not in budget cards
With a self-imposed deadline of March 1 to have the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2019 completed and before the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) for approval, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said most of the next two weeks are going to be … [Read more...] about Rossi says tax hike not in budget cards
Charter panel gets approval; names sought
For the first time in a decade, the City Charter, the operating document under which the municipal government runs will be up for review and alteration in a 16-month process that is expected to culminate in the summer of 2019. The City Council on … [Read more...] about Charter panel gets approval; names sought
The week in photos – February 15, 2018
Around town
Vendors wanted First Congregational Church on the Green will host an Easter Festival and Craft Fair on Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Vendors are sought for the event. As a nod to St Patrick’s Day, lunch will include corned beef … [Read more...] about Around town
Girls end regular season
West Haven Girls Basketball finished its regular season with a full slate of games on Friday night at Seth Haley. The M & S Lawncare Panthers captured the regular season championship and finished the season with a perfect 12-0 record. On Friday, … [Read more...] about Girls end regular season
Squirt A squad loses to Yale, beats ‘Birds
The West Haven Squirt A hockey team split a pair of games this weekend. The Westies lost a close game, 3-2, to Yale 2008 AA on Saturday, before rebounding to defeat the Springfield (MA) Junior Thunderbirds, 8-4, on Sunday. West Haven is now 28-11-3 … [Read more...] about Squirt A squad loses to Yale, beats ‘Birds
Sporting View
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist One of the best parts of not being a Philadelphia sports fan is that you get to watch Philadelphia sports fans from a neutral vantage point ... something many Philly sports fans are trained at spotting and … [Read more...] about Sporting View
ND grappler gets a big win
A huge win for ND wrestling, swimming takes down Foran, hoops splits a pair of games, two indoor track athletes fare well at SCC Meet and hockey suffers heartbreaking loss on the ND scene this past week Wrestling -- Connor Massey became the second … [Read more...] about ND grappler gets a big win