By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist What happens when the supposed dictator won't dictate? This is the conundrum confronted by the harshest critics of President Donald Trump who have gone from warning he is a budding despot to complaining … [Read more...] about ‘Dictator Trump’ won’t dictate
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Editorial
The racist epithet -- again Much of the country is in lockdown or semi-lockdown due to the Chinese Coronavirus, Wuhan Virus, or Covid-19. Commerce is slowed to almost non-existent, schools are closed and could be closed well past the … [Read more...] about Editorial
Historian’s Corner
The Lone Sailor I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Coronavirus topples city, state
West Haven, like the nation, is in the midst of what officials are calling “15 days to slow the spread” of the Wuhan Carona Virus. The spread of the contagion has virtually shut down many businesses and erased public gatherings for the foreseeable … [Read more...] about Coronavirus topples city, state
Pathway coordinator asks help
David Carr is inviting city residents and businesses to invest in an environmental sustainability project that aims to install pollinator-friendly plants in public spaces, including parks and schoolyards, and residential backyards. Carr, the … [Read more...] about Pathway coordinator asks help
Electronic hearing set for budget
COVID-19 might be stopping most of daily life in and around West Haven and the nation, but there are certain things that can’t be stopped due to a pandemic. Complying with city charter-mandated language, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi released her Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Electronic hearing set for budget
Allingtown Green plan updated
Putting down the rumor mill and presenting a fact-based rundown of what is to happen, Allingtown Green Project liaison Ken Carney told the City Council at its last public meeting (before the Coronavirus outbreak) the update for the landmark is on … [Read more...] about Allingtown Green plan updated
Democratic Town Committee elects slate
The West Haven Democratic Town Committee unanimously selected Michael Last to lead the party for another two year term at its organizational meeting last week. Last was first elected Chairman in 2018 after Mayor Nancy Rossi won the mayor’s office. He … [Read more...] about Democratic Town Committee elects slate