The falling leaves drift by the window. The autumn leaves of red and gold. Sweetie, I dunno what it is about this time of year, but Cobina gits a bit nostalgic, and like the “September Song,” and “September in the Rain” were weaving through my … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. The Friends of the Library want to thank everyone for the incredible turnout for our Fill-A-Bag book sale this month. Even after having to postpone it due to parking lot repairs, so many members of our community … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
News Briefs
Volunteers hosting wreath-laying The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association will host a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. on the Allingtown Green, located at Cellini Place and Forest Road. A marching procession featuring … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Harriet North’s Savin Rock This week’s column was written by beloved former West Haven Historian, the late Harriet North (1904-1998), and originally printed on Aug. 9, 1982: “On these hot, muggy days of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
“The leaves of brown came tumbling down, remember – in September – in the rain!” That old song came to mind since our last missive cuz of the monster Nor’easter we got last week. September went out with a bang and drenching. The storm was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We’d like to start with an enthusiastic thank you to all the Westies who weathered the storm and stopped by our booth at the Apple Festival this weekend. Despite the rain, the First Congregational Church once again … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist “Your Old Days Aren’t My Old Days” This is a very true statement. Every person experiences a totally different world depending on when and where they grew up. As the years pass, we recall more and more … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
With the morning air getting jest a bit nippy, yew can tell that fall is jest around the corner. September brings two things that has to do with weather, cool mornings and humid days with jest enuff heat to make it uncomfortable. Last week, we had a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We would like to extend a huge thank you to the City Council members, State Representatives, board members, patrons, and staff who showed up to celebrate the unveiling of our brand-new state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Water Street In 1638, the first white settlers entered what they would call the West Side by fording what would become the West River: To this day, an artist’s mural depiction of this event remains on the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner