Editorials

Mayor Rossi takes oath, promises a new course With the pomp and ceremony expected at such events, the peaceful transition of power, albeit on a municipal level, took place Sunday at West Haven High School. Nancy Rossi became the twelfth … [Read more...] about Editorial

Culminating a process that began more than a year ago, Nancy Rossi will be sworn in as the city’s first female mayor in ceremonies at West Haven High School at noon on Sunday. Along with Rossi will be the incoming City Council, Board of Education and … [Read more...] about Editorial

Thanksgiving 2017 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 believers in … [Read more...] about Editorial

Following her stunning victory in the September primary, Nancy Rossi won last week’s municipal election in convincing fashion, capturing 48 percent of the vote in a three-way race. The vote ended one of the most contentious intramural fights the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Saturday 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 then known as “The Great … [Read more...] about Editorial

Tuesday the voters of the city will be asked to take part in the biennial ritual that is called Election Day for the purposes of selecting new leadership for the coming two years. This election is a pivotal one in the life of the city in a way not … [Read more...] about Editorial

Demolition for The Haven 'just happened' this week Depending on who does the talking, last week’s announcement demolition is beginning on the much-awaited Haven project along the Water Street-Elm Street-First Avenue-Main Street corridor, it … [Read more...] about Editorial

So, the question is the same: What will the candidates do to make West Haven a better place? What will they do, if elected, to make us safer, happier and more prosperous? To say the mayoral campaign, which ends in three weeks, has been something … [Read more...] about Editorial

Mayor Edward M. O’Brien has had two unfortunate revelations in the last few days, and he must explain – very clearly and concisely – why voters in next month’s mayoral elections should not be concerned. A story in the local daily about a special deal … [Read more...] about Editorial

The NFL has put itself into the middle of a situation from which it is trying desperately to extricate itself. The explosion of “protests” by players following President Donald J. Trump’s comments he would fire players who did not stand for the … [Read more...] about Editorial