A recent gathering of board members, endowment donors and friends took place at the West Haven Community House for their annual fiscal year-end meeting to take stock in the progress throughout the year. The agency welcomed new board members Chet … [Read more...] about WHCH welcomes new exec board
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City brothers honored for service
State Rep. Charles Ferraro (CT 117) assisted U.S. Senator Dick Blumenthal in presenting a flag that was flown over the US Capitol in honor of the military service of the Gilbert brothers of West Haven on Wednesday, July 5. Additionally, the two … [Read more...] about City brothers honored for service
UNH aids youth program
The University of New Haven today announced it will partner with the City of West Haven to fund the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program The university will contribute $25,000 to the program, and the contribution will be matched with city funds. … [Read more...] about UNH aids youth program
Church of the Holy Spirit plans service for Bradley Point site
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in conjunction with Good Shepard Episcopal Church in Orange will celebrate an open air mass at Bradley Point this Sunday at 9:00 am. Parishioners and guest are asked to bring a beach or lawn chair with them. … [Read more...] about Church of the Holy Spirit plans service for Bradley Point site
Gripe vine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: As a lifelong resident living on Captain Thomas Boulevard, like many, have witnessed this city’s failure to grow and allow new businesses into its little club. They are very open to small business which is … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are getting to the middle o’ July already. It’s gonna be no time before we start seeing leaves turn and our thoughts will be of snow, cold and heating bills. It’s amazing how fast – even more at our age – the summer seems to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
Remember when the income tax was supposed to stop extra sessions, budget shortfalls and be better barometers of what the General Assembly could and should spend? We do. When then-Gov. Lowell Weicker broke a campaign promise and brokered a deal for an … [Read more...] about Editorial
Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
The city was struck with yet another tragedy this week as Third District Councilman Ralph A. Eberle died of an apparent heart attack Saturday. He was 53. City Council members and staffers at City Hall had to take in the news over the weekend, … [Read more...] about Councilman Eberle’s passing mourned
Does anyone really know Ronald Reagan?
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In his new book "The Working Class Republican," a bracingly revisionist account of the 40th president, Henry Olsen answers "no." One of the most astute political analysts at work today and a fellow at the … [Read more...] about Does anyone really know Ronald Reagan?
Veto irks Sen. Slossberg
Sen. Gayle Slossberg (D-114) released the following statement in response to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s veto of HB 6880, a reform to the 8-30g affordable housing statute which received an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 30-6 in the Senate and 116-33 in … [Read more...] about Veto irks Sen. Slossberg