Gripe Vine Readers: In last week’s column, a letter was published complaining of a noisy leaf pickup at 4:30 a.m. If you recall, I had asked this reader to let me know if there was any recurrence and the following letters tell the story. Dear … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Honey bunch the area was hit with a snowstorm over the weekend, and it reminded any and all that whilst we’ve had good weather lately, Ole Man Winter is getting closer and closer to making his official appearance. Here in the Asylum by the Sea we got … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Soderman fought with cunning
Bill Soderman’s engagement with German panzers and infantry lasted over 16 hours, until mid-morning on Dec. 18. The environment that night and morning was a perfect match for Bill’s stealth and cunning, with almost no moon and very heavy fog after … [Read more...] about Soderman fought with cunning
Remembering Pearl Harbor
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city observed the 76th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor during its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony Dec. 7 at the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole on the Veterans … [Read more...] about Remembering Pearl Harbor
Seahawks move to national semi
The West Haven Junior Varsity football team (11-1) has advanced to the National Pop Warner Semi-final championship game with a 19-0 win over the Almaden Mustangs (San Jose, CA). The Seahawks will now face the Ohio Village Wildcats out of the … [Read more...] about Seahawks move to national semi
Squirt A winning streak ends
The West Haven Squirt A travel hockey team went into the Thanksgiving break on a 17-game winning streak and had not tasted defeat since Oct. 1. As play resumed this weekend, the Westies faced two of the top teams in the region with both games at … [Read more...] about Squirt A winning streak ends
Blue Wave outlasts Devils
The West Haven football team went into Tuesday night’s CIAC quarterfinal matchup at Finn Stadium with the hopes of avenging its 38-28 regular season loss to the Shelton Gaels and advancing in the postseason. The game did not start off like the Blue … [Read more...] about Blue Wave outlasts Devils
Historian’s corner
The Peterson Farm Part II See part 1 here. See part 3 here. The following was written for the New Haven Register on April 20, 1980, by Israel Amitai; it was saved for many years, and recently it was sent to your Historian by George W. … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a glance
City issues snow rules for parking To help expedite snow removal, the Department of Public Works is reminding residents and businesses to observe parking regulations during and after snowstorms. Under normal snow conditions, once snow begins to … [Read more...] about At a glance
Around town
New Year’s Dance The West Haven Italian-American Civic Association will hold its New Year's Eve Dinner Dance on Sunday, Dec. 31, at the club, 85 Chase Lane. A full-course sit-down dinner with dessert and coffee will be served at 6:30, by Cusano by … [Read more...] about Around town