Gripe Vine Readers: In the past, I had been fortunate to receive superior assistance from Francis Withington; the past Information Officer for the City of West Haven provided solutions to my reader’s complaints. His responses were prompt, accurate … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Budget process and the MARB oversight
By Nancy R. Rossi Mayor of West Haven My administration has begun the annual budget process and I will present my first budget for fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019) to the city council by March 15, as required by the … [Read more...] about Budget process and the MARB oversight
Now notions are actionable
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist President Donald Trump has had impure thoughts about special counsel Robert Mueller. That much, we know. The New York Times reported that Trump asked White House counsel Don McGahn to fire the special … [Read more...] about Now notions are actionable
Editorial
Back-and-forth not helpful A back-and forth between the current and former mayor concerning the empaneling of a state review board and an $8 million gap in the city’s budget is perplexing for us, so we are not surprised if city taxpayers are … [Read more...] about Editorial
WHFD to rejuvenate brick walkway
Looking to spruce up a 10-year-old project, and honor more firefighters and residents, new masonry is planned for an Elm Street landmark. The West Haven Fire Department is selling bricks for its Memorial Walkway. The walkway is located in front of … [Read more...] about WHFD to rejuvenate brick walkway
Dear Felicia
Howdy-do, honey bunch. It’s been quite the week here in the Asylum by the Sea, and things don’t promise to git any less zany as far as the political classes in this berg are concerned. Luckily, some storms that have pelted us haven’t been of the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Review panel must OK city budget plans
For the second time in recent history, the City of West Haven finds itself under the scrutiny of a financial review board with supernumerary powers over most issues that deal with the budget and revenue. The Municipal Accountability Review Board was … [Read more...] about Review panel must OK city budget plans