Editorials

We have seen this before As we head toward the nation’s 250th anniversary this July 4, some may think we are beset by problems within and without that seem too much to overcome, or, at least, political and sociological factions that degrade and … [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 … [Read more...] about Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer

City budget process in view This is a week that all taxpayers, not only homeowners, should begin to take notice of the goings-on in City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer has announced her budget, which by this writing is still uncertain as to the bottom … [Read more...] about Editorial

Our children make us proud To say West Haven has not much to cheer about over the last several years is a wry understatement. Financial woes have plagued the city since the early 1990s, economic development has been stalled in the mire of high … [Read more...] about Editorial

Spring is coming, clean up! With the coming of spring next week, the annual ritual of “spring cleaning” is still practiced in many homes in West Haven and elsewhere. This could include indoor and outdoor tasks to cull out things that may have … [Read more...] about Editorial

Mitigating the guess work Auditors found an $8 million shortfall in the Board of Education’s budget, with special education costs soaring well beyond the numbers projected. It was a body blow to Mayor Dorinda Borer and her administration, which … [Read more...] about Editorial

A suggestion for Downtown Downtown renewal – and revival – has been a major issue in West Haven for decades. While there was talk to rethink the downtown area prior to 1989, the decision to move the Superior Court from City Hall that year, … [Read more...] about Editorial

Overall, a very good job! While we are sure there are people who would disagree, we thought we would take a moment to give kudos to Mayor Dorinda Borer, Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana, his department, and Department of Public Works … [Read more...] about Editorial

‘Experts’ deserve questions As we move further into 2026 an undercurrent we hope continues to grow is questioning the “expert” class when it makes sweeping pronouncements and attempts to upend the American culture and way of life. One of the … [Read more...] about Editorial