With the opening of school this week, it is time to remind both drivers and children that traffic safety is a two-way street. Drivers have to be extra careful concerning children, and children must learn the proper etiquette when cross the … [Read more...] about Kids’ safety is 2-way street
Around town
BP Garden Club The Bradley Point Garden Club will hold a potluck luncheon followed by Garden Exchange, at noon Sept. 19, West Haven City Hall, 355 Main St. to start the 2017-18 year. New members are welcome. Call Marie at (203) 878-8428. Apple … [Read more...] about Around town
Rossi misrepresents facts: O’Brien
The war of words between the two principle candidates in the Sept. 12 primary had another back-and-forth this week, as Mayor Edward O’Brien accused challenger Nancy Rossi of inaccuracies in a recent story in the Voice. The two sparred last week over … [Read more...] about Rossi misrepresents facts: O’Brien
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist As I sit here burning the retinas out of my eyes trying to see the total eclipse occur (if only that darn cloud would move out of the way), my mind shifts to thoughts of Evel Knievel. Millennials do not … [Read more...] about A sporting life
Mnuchin tells Yale alums why he won’t quit
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took the highly unusual step over the weekend of publicly explaining why he won't resign. He responded to Yale classmates who had written an impassioned open letter urging … [Read more...] about Mnuchin tells Yale alums why he won’t quit
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: For a second summer and many nights recently, a large group of 8-10 teenagers have truck homes and parked moving vehicles with explosive charges and fireworks. Many charges were rocket-propelled, illegal and very loud. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s corner
Joe Minnix (far left) West Haven Road Race, July, 1986 As we approached the finish line of a road race one hot summer day, Joe and I spotted a young fellow about half our age who was wearing his high school track team's uniform shirt. We … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Budget stalemate source of latest campaign scuffle
The executive order under which the state is operating until the General Assembly passes a final budget has become a point of contention for the two Democratic contenders for the party’s mayoral nomination. Challenge candidate Nancy Rossi charged the … [Read more...] about Budget stalemate source of latest campaign scuffle
City schools open year on Monday
The summer vacation ends this weekend. The city’s public schools begin the 2017-2018 year on Monday. And it’s back to the old grind straight away as it is a full-day session in all schools. Bus service begins as does breakfast and lunch … [Read more...] about City schools open year on Monday
Beecher & Bennett sell city parlor
One of the city’s oldest businesses is closing following an agreement to sell the property to a developer. Arthur Erickson, director of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Homes announced the West Haven home is now closed and is in the process of being … [Read more...] about Beecher & Bennett sell city parlor