By Aaron Charney City Council Ed. Note: At last week’s City Council meeting approving the five-year plan, Aaron Charney was the only dissenting vote. We asked him to explain his ideas for the city in an op-ed. The following is his response to … [Read more...] about 5-year plan is the only ‘plan’ we’ve got
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America’s ‘loser’ problem
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's not any less awful for being so familiar. The last three high-profile attacks that have convulsed the nation, two in recent weeks, have been carried out by fringe loners who fit the stereotype of the … [Read more...] about America’s ‘loser’ problem
Editorial
Armistice Day 100 years on Monday we celebrated Veterans Day, a commemoration of all those who served – and those who died – wearing the uniform of the nation. Originating as Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, it was dedicated to the end of what was then … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: If you are a regular reader of this column, you are discovering various members of your city government are not responding or recognizing your complaints either through Gripe Vine or personal contact with the mayor’s … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As Iyam scribing this week’s missive to yew, Felicia, the biggest thing on everyone’s mind ain’t what is gonna happen in the election. Though, you’d think that might be the foist query in everyone’s mind. Nope, the foist thing is, “Thank goodness, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Deadline extended for easement funds
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and Superstorm Sandy, the U.S. Agriculture Department has authorized assistance through the Emergency Watershed Protection Floodplain Easements Program. The program, managed by USDA’s Natural Resources … [Read more...] about Deadline extended for easement funds
Officials weigh-in on 5-year plan
Last week, the City Council approved a five-year plan for putting West Haven on a path to balancing its books. If anyone thought the plan would be easy, they were wrong. The plan calls for tax increases in both the city’s mill rate, the Fire Dept. of … [Read more...] about Officials weigh-in on 5-year plan