West Haven voters have many choices to make this Election Day, Nov. 3, but one that will be most associated with their day-to-day lives is just as important. Some 17 months after the Charter Revision Commission reported back to the City Council, … [Read more...] about Charter revision question on ballot
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Secrets of New Haven Green It’s a bit odd that there aren’t any ghost stories associated with New Haven Green—especially when you consider that beneath all of that grass lie over 5,000 of New Haven’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Union, system still negotiating
With the opening of schools just days away, last month, the city’s teacher’s union sent a memorandum to school officials and the Board of Education, looking for a negotiated series of protections and protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Union, system still negotiating
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: A recent Gripe Vine column published a request for signage on the Boardwalk requiring face masks. I am looking into this matter. Watch my next column to see if this request was received and completed. Gripe Vine … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Primer of Charter Revision FAQs
The West Haven Charter Revision Education and Outreach Committee has begun its public education effort regarding the Charter Revision question on this years ballot. There is a web site ( www.whcharter.org) voters can go to and review the final … [Read more...] about Primer of Charter Revision FAQs
Editorial
Charter Revision issue put to voters, Nov. 3 The residents of West Haven will have a very important question to answer on Nov. 3. Election Day this year goes beyond the candidates, both national and state, on the ballot. Some 17 months after … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, kiddo. Here we are after the foist week o’ fall, and after a cold spell jest before the equinox, it’s been, Indian Summer…are we still allowed to say that? It seems people are always trying to edit our language. I was told that there are … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Farmers market vouchers ready
Farmers market vouchers are available by calling the Department of Elderly Services at 203-937-3635 or (203) 627-1382. In an effort to limit contact, the department is distributing the vouchers by mail to eligible city residents. To … [Read more...] about Farmers market vouchers ready
WHEAT sees need uptick due to virus
With the weather becoming a bit cooler and the calendar telling us summer has turned to fall, this was a time when schools, fraternal organizations, clubs and other social organizations geared up for the new business year. COVID-19 has changed all … [Read more...] about WHEAT sees need uptick due to virus