Howdy do, sweets! Hard to believe, but here we are at the downside of May, looking into the Memorial Day weekend already. Of course, like most things that happened in the 70s – most not good – the holiday ain’t what it was. Our great aunt Judy still … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s coming up here at the West Haven Library! Feeling competitive? Join us this Saturday, May 24th for an all-ages chess tournament! This event is a fundraiser hosted by the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
New Briefs
Fireworks Committee plans fundraisers “They will be heard on the Third!” The Savin Rock Fireworks Committee is fundraising for the display in West Haven on July 3. The committee raises the funds by seeking donations from area businesses and by … [Read more...] about New Briefs
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part I Every story begins somewhere: This one begins in 1639 with the earliest organization of what would become the 102nd Infantry Regiment. Its initial role … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
May Day has come and gone. No Maypoles were tethered, no songs sung like when we were tykes, sweetie pie, but it’s good to know that May is upon us. Heck, it even seems like we’re havin’ a bit of a spring in these parts. Even though it is “cooler at … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Happy May! Spring has officially sprung, and the library is in full bloom with fresh reads, fun programs, and exciting events! We’ve got so much going on at the West Haven Public Library this month for … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
News Briefs
Tax relief applications accepted The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2024 taxable and … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist City Point Yacht Club 130 Years Young Ever since the first settlers arrived in their “new haven” in 1637, our greater community has been closely linked to the waters of the Harbor and Long Island … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Effen there is one thing that has marked our transition from March to April it’s been the weather in these parts, sweetie pie. As I scribe these notes to yew, it has rained all but one day, and has been windy and cold. Any thought o’ shutting down … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks, your go-to column for all things West Haven Library. This week, we would like to shine some well-deserved light on our wonderful volunteer organization, The Friends of West Haven Library. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks