Editorials

Hail Columbus and ignore the ‘woke’ crowd October 12 is Columbus Day – not indigenous people’s day, or some other non-descript “woke” nonsense, but Columbus Day. Hail Columbus! Christopher Columbus, explorer, privateer, complex individual was a … [Read more...] about Editorial

Open Water Street soon The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners’ vote to reopen Water Street to traffic is a welcome decision for the thousands of city residents who have had to endure the daily traffic tie-ups going both in and out of … [Read more...] about Editorial

The Haven Project, RIP? What everyone believes, was announced last week, but Mayor Nancy Rossi’s administration is not so sure. The 25-year attempt to redevelop the lower Elm Street area was given a death knell by Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) in … [Read more...] about Editorial

The primaries are over, and the winners declared. Voters and taxpayers are now going to be subjected to the general election campaign for state offices, governor, and federal House and Senate seats. We say “subjected,” because we expect little on … [Read more...] about Editorial

Weekend festival a blast! This past weekend the residents of West Haven were able to throw off the negative, almost daily, snipes at where we live to enjoy the positive aspects of this shoreline community. The Savin Rock Festival 2022 was … [Read more...] about Editorial

Rulings restored order Despite the hair-on-fire reaction by some here in Connecticut and elsewhere, the four major Supreme Court decisions are a much-needed reversal of the “make it up as we go along” efforts of various iterations of the court … [Read more...] about Editorial

Are you ready for adult life? Congratulations Class of 2022! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Officials must get act together As expected, Gov. Ned Lamont approved a recommendation by the Municipal Accountability Review Board to put the city under a Tier IV designation, putting the panel in charge of the decision-making process … [Read more...] about Editorial

A Memorial Day prayer Memorial Day was begun as a way to honor the Civil War dead in the 1880s. Known as Decoration Day until fairly recently, it is a way for the nation to remember all those who fight for the nation, and especially those who pay the … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer