Editorials

WHHS reconstruction plan arrives at major milestone Last week, the reconstruction of West Haven High School took a major leap forward with the “topping off” ceremony of the last girder placed in the first phase of reconstruction. The steel … [Read more...] about Editorial

A 3-week psycho-drama The three-week psycho-drama the nation endured, finally ended with confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court,. It was a confirmation that was three weeks later than it should have been, and one of the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Readers’ complaints real The ongoing kerfuffle concerning this newspaper’s weekly column, The Gripe Vine, and members of the Rossi administration have made – in a certain sense – good copy. Gripe Vine writer Eleanore Turkington, who has written the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Kavanaugh confirmation a national spectacle, disgrace The national spectacle we now see concerning Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his confirmation to the Supreme Court is an embarrassment to everyone but the people making and fostering the charges. Let … [Read more...] about Editorial

Ask these questions before voting in November ballot The gubernatorial and state legislative elections are coming up in November, and the campaign has gone into full swing. Gov. Dannel Malloy will be retiring after this term, putting the chief … [Read more...] about Editorial

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City’s newest tradition fosters better relations This weekend, the City of West Haven and the University of New Haven co-sponsor WestFest, a celebration of the community in general, and the specific relationship between the university and the city. … [Read more...] about Editorial

Politicizing the law Last week, the main stream media and the never-Trump faction of the political spectrum were in near-euphoric spasms in that Paul Manafort, a short-term campaign chairman for President Donald J. Trump, and his personal attorney, … [Read more...] about Editorial

School year begins Monday Sometimes it feels as if the year crawls by until about May, and then from May until September time speeds up just a bit to point that the days and months feel noticeably shorter. Of course, that is not what happens, but … [Read more...] about Editorial

Herbert marks 100 years West Haven has always had a knack for honoring its many great citizens. Next Tuesday, the West Haven Community House continues the tradition with a 100th birthday celebration for Patricia Herbert, longtime WHCH board member, … [Read more...] about Editorial