Part II, The Postmaster See part 1 here. See part 3 here. The colonial mails were still slow, expensive and unreliable when in 1751, the Crown appointed William Hunter and Benjamin Franklin as Joint Postmasters for the Continent of North … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: As you know, I have been publishing complaints and gripes as my readers have been submitting them in this column. In the past, Gripe Vine has forwarded your gripes to the mayor’s office, but they have been ignored. I … [Read more...] about Gripevine
MAGA hat was the offense
By Rich Lowry The fundamental offense of the Covington Catholic High School kids wasn't so much allegedly mobbing, mocking or getting in the face of an American Indian drummer at the Lincoln Memorial. It was wearing red Make America Great Again … [Read more...] about MAGA hat was the offense
Editorial
Class envy and taxes Using class envy, and jealousy for those who make big salaries – or worse, billionaires – Democratic politicians are again raising the idea of soaking…we mean taxing the rich as a way of getting more money for their pet … [Read more...] about Editorial
City gets cache of SMART boards
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter In an effort to save money and bring more technology to schools, the West Haven school system was the recipient of 46 SMART boards donated to it by Stratford High School. Chris Everone, the facilities … [Read more...] about City gets cache of SMART boards
Dear Felicia
Break out the shorts and gin-and-tonics. As I scribe this note, it’s actually reached 40 degrees and feels even warmer after the big freeze we had last week. I guess Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow over the weekend, and we’re marking the event – or … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Cieplinski settles into role
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter He was prepared for the numbers. He was prepared for the meetings. But no one could be prepared for what came his way less than a month ago. City Finance Director Frank Cieplinski said his background in … [Read more...] about Cieplinski settles into role
Rossi town hall Thursday, Feb 7
Following the success of last week’s town hall meeting at City Hall, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her staff are inviting residents to participate in a second town hall meeting tonight in Allingtown. The community event is aimed at bringing … [Read more...] about Rossi town hall Thursday, Feb 7
Residents quiz mayor in Town Hall
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter The questions were many, and they were varied. Dozens of residents showed up at City Hall last week for a town hall give-and-take. At the Jan. 29 meeting Mayor Nancy N. Rossi faced a number of … [Read more...] about Residents quiz mayor in Town Hall