Dear Gripe Vine Readers: By now, you are reading this column anticipating responses from Mayor Nancy Rossi’s office. I submitted 76 complaints and gripes to the Mayor, Monday, Aug. 20. In last week’s Gripe Vine, the mayor indicated, “Your readers … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, sweets, the Labor Day holiday is history, and life in this Asylum by the Sea is starting to git outta summer mode, and back into what we’re all used to around here. As I told yew last week, yew can see things returning to normalcy cuz meeting … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
‘Singin’ on Green’ hosts Cleo Blue on Sept. 14
The city’s new summer series, Singin’ on the Green: Movies & Bands, continues at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 with dance party favorites performed by Cleo Blue. The free series culminates at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 with old-school funk hits by The Kathy Thompson … [Read more...] about ‘Singin’ on Green’ hosts Cleo Blue on Sept. 14
Boot Program resumes on Monday
City residents who are delinquent on their taxes are urged to pay their overdue taxes as soon as possible. The “boot” program resumes Monday, and those who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes risk their vehicles being immobilized with a … [Read more...] about Boot Program resumes on Monday
WestFest celebrates town and gown
WestFest 2018, a community festival aimed at bringing the West Haven and University of New Haven communities closer, will feature food, music and inflatables for the fourth year. The free event is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday on the West Haven Green. … [Read more...] about WestFest celebrates town and gown
‘Rock & Stroll’ set for Sept 22
The West Haven Community House is expanding its annual “Family Fun Walk” to include a music festival. Rock & Stroll is an all-day event on Saturday, September 22, beginning with a two-mile stroll on the historic Savin Rock Boardwalk. Walk … [Read more...] about ‘Rock & Stroll’ set for Sept 22
The week in photos – August 30, 2018
Around town
Italian Festival The West Haven Italian-American Club, 85 Chase Lane, is hosting its annual Italian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on the club grounds. Food, vendors games, and live music are … [Read more...] about Around town
Historian’s corner
School Clothes, Play Clothes, and Sunday Best: The Fedora Story School bells ring and children sing it’s back to Robert Hall again Mother knows for better clothes It’s back to Robert Hall again You’ll save more on clothes for … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
‘Grease’ next offering on Green
The city’s new summer series, Singin’ on the Green: Movies & Bands, continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a showing of “Grease,” the 1978 musical romantic comedy. The free series culminates at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 with dance party favorites performed … [Read more...] about ‘Grease’ next offering on Green