Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming up here at the West Haven Library! Feeling competitive? Join us this Saturday, May 24th for an all-ages chess tournament! This event is a fundraiser hosted by the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
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New Briefs
Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about New Briefs
Trump and China the trade war
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The on-again, off-again trade war Never mind. President Trump's 145% tariffs on China ran smack into Stein's law, the late economist Herb Stein's famous axiom that "if something cannot go on … [Read more...] about Trump and China the trade war
Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
By Richard Hebert and Bonnie Posick Research by Kyle Rich West Haven residents have been vocal about the city’s revaluation of their property and the impending tax increases. But at the same time, the Water Pollution Control Authority on Beach … [Read more...] about Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
AVFD plans rites
The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association will host its annual Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Allingtown Green on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th at 9:00am. A marching procession led by the New Haven County Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band, Scout … [Read more...] about AVFD plans rites
HS frosh cited by Mullins
Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins visited West Haven High School recently, where he presented his annual "Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award" for the tenth time to two outstanding freshmen. Bibi Hadi has a strong … [Read more...] about HS frosh cited by Mullins
Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
A Memorial Day prayer Memorial Day was begun as a way to honor the Civil War dead in the 1880s. Known as Decoration Day until fairly recently, it is a way for the nation to remember all those who fight for the nation, and especially those who pay … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part I Every story begins somewhere: This one begins in 1639 with the earliest organization of what would become the 102nd Infantry Regiment. Its initial role … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Golden Acres Farms marks 75 years
By Carrie Malangone Resident Correspondent Golden Acres Farms is proudly celebrating 75 years of growth, tradition, and community. The story begins in 1910, when Giacomo Simone immigrated to the United States and worked in construction … [Read more...] about Golden Acres Farms marks 75 years
Senior Center plans two summer trips
Noah! The West Haven Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to Noah at the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA on Aug. 12-14. Live animals fill the stage and the aisles of the theater during the performance. The two-day trip begins … [Read more...] about Senior Center plans two summer trips