Editorials

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

Write-in candidacy repeats scenario of Campaign 2012 The future I envision is one where we celebrate our rich diversity and the rejuvenation of our wonderful city! It is one in which businesses thrive, property values increase, taxes get cut, … [Read more...] about Editorial

A funny thing happened -- nobody died from words! A funny thing happened when conservative pundit, author and intellectual Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of California at Berkeley last week. No one died, no one was injured and no one … [Read more...] about Editorial

Feinstein’s comments show a long-standing intolerance “Why is it that so many of us on this side have this very uncomfortable feeling that — you know, dogma and law are two different things. And I think whatever a religion is, it has its own … [Read more...] about Editorial

Next week’s primary is important in two ways. It will determine the final slate the city’s Democratic Party will present to the voters come November, but it also begins the march toward that general election. How the primary shakes out remains to be … [Read more...] about Editorial