The Mayflower Compact When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with … [Read more...] about Editorial
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The Week in Photos – November 25, 2021
Hidden Gems
From the Holiday Pop Up Shop (picture one and three above): Arlene Cirillo with Paparazzi, Dana Canfield with his leatherwork; Samantha Violante, organizer, with Surfin' Santa, It's that time of year, West Haven - that time when the jingle … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Nutmeg Orchestra plans concert
After Covid canceled all planned concert events for the last couple of years, Dr. Dino Ciaburri announced that the Nutmeg Symphonic Pops Orchestra and Chorale is resuming its programing with a special Christmas Concert. The concert will be held at … [Read more...] about Nutmeg Orchestra plans concert
Around Town
Lions Club collecting food for WHEAT The West Haven Lions Club will be collecting non-perishable food items for the holiday season at Physicians Physical Therapy on 544 Campbell Ave. Lions Club members will bring the items collected to WHEAT … [Read more...] about Around Town
Letters
Curb enthusiasm After recently reading an article in the New Haven Register entitled, “NEBCO hotel target West Haven’s Savin Rock with $20M to $35M plans,” I’ve come to the conclusion that our elected officials see the glass as half empty, take … [Read more...] about Letters
Peewees upend Seahawks in 11-4 romp
The West Haven Mite A hockey team played two games this weekend. On Saturday, the Mites hosted Northwest, winning the contest. Jax Guarino and Logan Minio both picked up hat tricks for the Westies, while Caden Minio scored a nice one-timer off … [Read more...] about Peewees upend Seahawks in 11-4 romp
Seahawks head to regional title contest
The West Haven Seahawks 10U (9- & 10-year-olds) football team (11-0) will advance to the New England regional championship game this Saturday with a 39-0 win over the previously unbeaten Ansonia Coppers at Veterans Field on Saturday. West Haven … [Read more...] about Seahawks head to regional title contest
Gridders hope to extend; booters outsted
The West Haven football team took a step towards playing in the postseason with a 48-0 victory over Wilbur Cross two weeks ago at Bowen Field in New Haven. With the victory, West Haven improved to 8-1 on the year. With several different … [Read more...] about Gridders hope to extend; booters outsted
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pilgrim or Puritan? We today often use the words Puritan and Pilgrim interchangeably, and yet the difference in the two is quite significant: those who came on the Mayflower to establish the starving colony … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner