Holiday Fair The Historical Society's annual Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Poli House, 686 Savin Ave., opposite the Green. Admission is free and the fair will run from 10-4. The traditional Giving Tree will be part of … [Read more...] about Around town
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The week in photos – October 25, 2018
Charter Revision update offered
By Edward Granfield Chairman, Charter Revisions Commission The West Haven Charter Revision Commission has reached what we consider our midpoint in the process and is conducting a review of our work to date. Our approach from day one was to … [Read more...] about Charter Revision update offered
‘43 tragedy revisited in clippings
Ed. Note: The following is part of an intermittent series on the sinking of The HMT Rohna off Algeria in World War II. Three West Haven residents were lost in the attack, and most details were withheld from the public for more than half a century. It … [Read more...] about ‘43 tragedy revisited in clippings
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City mourns death of GOP’s Marchitto
The Republican Party and the City of West Haven lost a longtime friend, mentor, and ambassador with the death of Jennie Rechhia Marchitto, last week. The longtime resident, known as Aunt Jennie to many, was laid to rest Friday with funeral services … [Read more...] about City mourns death of GOP’s Marchitto
Now it’s Iran’s turn for ‘fury’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's Tehran's turn for the "fire and fury" treatment. In response to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani telling Donald Trump not to "play with the lion's tail" because "war with Iran is the mother of all … [Read more...] about Now it’s Iran’s turn for ‘fury’
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Savin Rock Festival future rests with private take-over The first Shoreline Festival is now history, and it is an open question as to whether organizers were successful enough to plan a reprise for next year. We tend to doubt it. Based on anecdotal … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Supreme Court decisions affirm First Amendment In the week where we celebrate the founding of this country In the week where we celebrate the founding of this country, the Supreme Court reinstalled Free Speech as the cornerstone of the republic with … [Read more...] about Editorial