Editorials

New ‘fee’ on bags is tax So, now they’ve gone after our plastic bags. The General Assembly has imposed a 10-cent tax on the bags that supermarkets and dry goods stores give customers. Ostensibly it is an environmental move. “We must protect … [Read more...] about Editorial

Nazi epithets get old Many pundits, columnists, and just everyday people see that political discourse has become toxic. Where there was once discussion with those on either side of a question respecting the argument – though disagreeing – now … [Read more...] about Editorial

Public attention needed as parties make choices Over the next week, the city’s two political parties will begin the process of determining who will be sitting in the various seats of power in City Hall. Both the Democratic and Republican town … [Read more...] about Editorial

Renewed idea for tower a winning notion for Rock Anyone passing by Savin Rock has to be impressed with the clean-up that was done in April. Over the decades the landmark had become overgrown and was far from the way it was depicted in bygone … [Read more...] about Editorial

‘Personhood’ is the key Don’t look now, but the pro-abortion movement, particularly those with radical ideas about second- and third-trimester abortions, have opened the door to a conversation it has attempted to avoid, and from which it may never … [Read more...] about Editorial

Summer means safety With the final days of school, comes the anticipation of summer vacation. The heady days of fun and sun beckon the thousands of school students looking forward to the final bell. Unlike other years, the city’s student … [Read more...] about Editorial

An open letter to MARB Dear Municipal Accountability Review Board: Listen, we get it. The City of West Haven has used a Ponzi scheme of tricks, budgetary sleights of hand, and lots of state money over the last two and a half decades to balance … [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

The push to erect tolls just another $$ source The push has begun. Anyone listening to radio or watching TV should have noticed the public service announcements now being sponsored by groups concerning the proposed imposition of tolls on the … [Read more...] about Editorial

MARB nixing budget should be no surprise The news that the Municipal Accountability Review Board rejected city’s approved budget ordinance should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the financial machinations the city has experienced … [Read more...] about Editorial