By Bill Riccio, Jr. Connecticut State Rules Interpreter When high school football fans attend their favorite games this fall, some new changes will be seen in the rules that will be readily apparent in some ways, and not so in others. In all, … [Read more...] about HS football rules see 11 changes for 2017 season
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist This time it didn't matter -- and nobody cared. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game has long been considered the best all-star game of all professional sports in America. While the NBA has carved out a … [Read more...] about A sporting life
At a glance
Timmy Maia Experience plays concert in Grove The West Haven Summer Concert Series continues in Old Grove Park at 7 p.m. Friday with Top 40 music performed by Timmy Maia Experience. The two-hour concert is free; the rain date is Monday at 7 … [Read more...] about At a glance
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: The controversy between pedestrians and cyclists along the shoreline walkway is a perfect example of our inability to solve problems with each other in a way that is beneficial to all who enjoy the path. It also … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
The summer is trooping along, honey bunch. A certain acquaintance let Cobina know that in other parts o’ the country school is starting at the end of the month, particularly down south. And a sure sign that summer is heading into the Dog Days is the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
The city was struck with yet another tragedy this week as Third District Councilman Ralph A. Eberle died of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was 53. City Council members and staffers at City Hall had to take in the news over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-114) released the following statement in response to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s veto of HB 6880, a reform to the 8-30g affordable housing statute which received an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 30-6 in the Senate and 116-33 in … [Read more...] about Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are getting to the middle o’ July already. It’s gonna be no time before we start seeing leaves turn and our thoughts will be of snow, cold and heating bills. It’s amazing how fast – even more at our age – the summer seems to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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
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