Have we learned a lesson? The recent decision by the Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) has been hailed by city officials as a banner day for West Haven, and a milestone from there is no turning back. We hope so! The … [Read more...] about Editorial
Opinion
Putin may be playing Trump
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Putin is playing Trump It was never going to be easy for President Trump to bring an end to the Ukraine war, but it's even harder when he's operating under an erroneous theory of the conflict. … [Read more...] about Putin may be playing Trump
Letters
Peace Officer Memorial proposed Thursday, May 15, marked National Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a day that we honor and remember law enforcement officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice or have been injured or permanently disabled in … [Read more...] about Letters
Trump and China the trade war
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The on-again, off-again trade war Never mind. President Trump's 145% tariffs on China ran smack into Stein's law, the late economist Herb Stein's famous axiom that "if something cannot go on … [Read more...] about Trump and China the trade war
Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
By Richard Hebert and Bonnie Posick Research by Kyle Rich West Haven residents have been vocal about the city’s revaluation of their property and the impending tax increases. But at the same time, the Water Pollution Control Authority on Beach … [Read more...] about Pollution plant needs leadership, $$$
Editorial – A Memorial Day Prayer
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 – A Memorial Day Prayer
The shots that changed history
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The shots that changed the world The iconic Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem "Paul Revere's Ride" begins, "Listen, my children ..." And, sure enough, we have long told our kids and ourselves … [Read more...] about The shots that changed history
Editorial
Blight efforts reviewed Blight – the ever-persistent problem. More than a year after the announcement of a new blight initiative, and the subsequent formation of a Blight Task Force, one can see some progress in the property upkeep in … [Read more...] about Editorial
Council Democrats review budget plan
Dear Westies, On May 1, 2025, the City Council passed the FY26 budget after weeks of careful deliberation. Over the course of four weeks, we met with each city department to understand their needs and discuss how best to allocate our tax … [Read more...] about Council Democrats review budget plan
Clearing sea lanes right call
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Is it worth it to the United States to enforce freedom of navigation on the seas? That question was a subplot in the instantly famous leaked Signal chat over an operation to hit Houthi targets in … [Read more...] about Clearing sea lanes right call