Editorials

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

A Veterans Day prayer Monday day, 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 … [Read more...] about Editorial

Helping the city’s needy With the coming of fall and the upcoming holiday season, which seems to start with Halloween for some people, we will note the uptick of events and collections that will aid the city’s needy by collecting foodstuffs. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Electoral College attacked Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice-president, sent the first volley of what we expect to be a barrage of criticism from members of his side of the aisle. The issue – again – the Electoral College. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Expo is a new tradition While it might be questionable to claim an event that is four years old a “tradition.” The West Haven Fire Expo has quickly become one of fall’s premier events. Only the fourth edition of the Expo set for this Saturday … [Read more...] about Editorial

City welcomes tourney After a nine-year hiatus, Special Olympics Connecticut came back to West Haven. The return of its annual Unified Sports Fall Festival and its Fall Festival bocce competition came back to the Old Grove Park bocce courts … [Read more...] about Editorial

The tyranny of majority Now that the 2024 Presidential campaign is in full swing, the amount of misunderstanding about how our Constitution was composed – through much compromise and negotiation – is quite alarming. Especially among so-called … [Read more...] about Editorial

Back to School time It may seem hard to believe, but the 2024-25 school year begins next week. It seems like only days ago we were congratulating the Class of 2024 and wishing them well in their future endeavors. The end of August means the end … [Read more...] about Editorial

Festival another success It is hard to believe it has been more than 40 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place at West Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fields. The idea was one that came from the leadership of … [Read more...] about Editorial