Hail Columbus and ignore the ‘woke’ crowd October 12 is Columbus Day – not indigenous people’s day, or some other non-descript “woke” nonsense, but Columbus Day. Hail Columbus! Christopher Columbus, explorer, privateer, complex individual was a … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Open Water Street soon The West Haven Board of Police Commissioners’ vote to reopen Water Street to traffic is a welcome decision for the thousands of city residents who have had to endure the daily traffic tie-ups going both in and out of … [Read more...] about Editorial
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The Haven Project, RIP? What everyone believes, was announced last week, but Mayor Nancy Rossi’s administration is not so sure. The 25-year attempt to redevelop the lower Elm Street area was given a death knell by Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115) in … [Read more...] about Editorial
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The primaries are over, and the winners declared. Voters and taxpayers are now going to be subjected to the general election campaign for state offices, governor, and federal House and Senate seats. We say “subjected,” because we expect little on … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Weekend festival a blast! This past weekend the residents of West Haven were able to throw off the negative, almost daily, snipes at where we live to enjoy the positive aspects of this shoreline community. The Savin Rock Festival 2022 was … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Rulings restored order Despite the hair-on-fire reaction by some here in Connecticut and elsewhere, the four major Supreme Court decisions are a much-needed reversal of the “make it up as we go along” efforts of various iterations of the court … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Are you ready for adult life? Congratulations Class of 2022! For those of you who are ending your collegiate careers, we hope you find a life’s work that will be fulfilling, and become contributing members of your community and family. … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Officials must get act together As expected, Gov. Ned Lamont approved a recommendation by the Municipal Accountability Review Board to put the city under a Tier IV designation, putting the panel in charge of the decision-making process … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Resignation? Not the time! Let us be the voice of moderation as the calls for the resignation of Mayor Nancy Rossi get louder, and, frankly, shrill. We understand and agree with the angst many taxpayers are expressing in their comments, most … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Rossi absent at wrong time Conference or no conference, Mayor Nancy N. Rossi committed what some journalists like to call an “unforced error,” by not attending last week’s City Council meeting and taking what was dished out by the public, … [Read more...] about Editorial