Leaf bags must be composted Residents are reminded that leaf bag pickup ended Dec. 15. The city will not pick up leaf bags until the curbside service resumes the week of April 15. Until then, residents must bring all leaf … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Biden-Trump Round II?
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist America may not want a Trump-Biden rematch, but Donald Trump and Joe Biden sure do. A CNN poll late last year showed that 6 in 10 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents want a different … [Read more...] about Biden-Trump Round II?
Editorial
Program rollout a lesson Residents have received an abject lesson in governmental overreach – albeit in a small scale – with the recent kerfuffle concerning the “Food Scraps to Energy” program, announced by the Rossi administration in late … [Read more...] about Editorial
Letters
A bit of history It was interesting to see the stories this week about the trash pickups and the green vs. orange bag controversy -- I just had to write. Let's dive into a little bit of history -- perhaps our esteemed historian Dan Shine … [Read more...] about Letters
WH senior pair get ‘connected’ by Questbridge
West Haven High School seniors Aayah Osman and Renad Osman have been selected Match Scholarship Recipients through the QuestBridge Scholars Network. Aayah has been accepted and granted a four-year full scholarship to Wellesley College, while Renad … [Read more...] about WH senior pair get ‘connected’ by Questbridge
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist First Church and Christ Church An Influential Relationship The first part of this story is quoted directly from a column, “Three Influential Relationships,” originally written by former Historian and Deacon … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
Soup and Trivia, Feb. 19 On Sunday Feb. 19, the Historical Society will sponsor a special "Soups On" luncheon at the Poli House from 12-2 p.m. Soups will be served along with breads, muffins, Pastries enough to take the chill out of the cold … [Read more...] about Around Town
2 city schools win state awards
Washington Elementary School and Savin Rock Community School have been named Schools of Distinction for the 2021-22 school year. Connecticut schools are named Schools of Distinction when their performance and/or growth, as measured by … [Read more...] about 2 city schools win state awards
St. Lawrence marks Catholic Schools Week
Last week, the students in St. Lawrence celebrated Catholic Schools Week, participating in a number of fun activities from Monday through Friday. “For them, it’s a chance to take a step back and have some fun, while appreciating the gift of … [Read more...] about St. Lawrence marks Catholic Schools Week
Peewee AA squad picks up two victories
The West Haven Mite B hockey team had both games at home this weekend. On Saturday, Westies went up against Wonderland of Ice. In net for the Blue Devils was Moriah Frost, who made many great saves during the game. Goals were scored by Kierra … [Read more...] about Peewee AA squad picks up two victories