Loretta’s Christmas Memory, 1929 (As submitted by Valerie Forte Vitali) In her years as Librarian in WH, Loretta BonTempo Forte had a knack for selecting books that suited the avid readers who patronized the library. Her love of reading … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Obituaries
Edward H. Wendland Edward H. Wendland, age 83, of West Haven entered into rest on Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a long illness at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Lucy (Gaudio) Wendland for over 61 years. Ed was born on … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Would you please look into the gauntlet at Gilbert Street? Everyday , people constantly run the light here as well as Font Street. PH Observer Dear Observer: I wrote to Councilman Peter Massaro seeking … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are in December. The tree lighting took place, people are decorating their homes, plans are being made for the Jolly Ole Elf when he comes visiting, and the nip in the air is getting a bite to it. It must be nearing Christmas … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
Pilgrim or Puritan? We today often use the words Puritan and Pilgrim interchangeably, and yet the difference in the two is quite significant: those who came on the Mayflower to found the starving colony of Plymouth in 1620 were the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituaries
Edward P. Cormier Edward P. Cormier, 73, of West Haven, beloved husband of the late Gay (Sarnick) Cormier, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in his home near the beach. Edward was born on February 28, 1949 at Bridgeport Hospital to Mary … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: The fire hydrant at 69-73 Kelsey Street was replaced a few months ago. It is now a bright yellow and no longer commemorates the 911 tragedy. Can this be repainted to do so? Does the Elm Street Firehouse have the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe it, sweets, but here we are at Thanksgiving time, already. It seems like jest last week the temperatures were 70, the breeze was warm, and it was delightful…wait a minute it was last week, or two weeks ago! Tennyrate, here at the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Veterans Day Open House at Museum The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center will be holding a Veterans Day Open House on Saturday, November 12, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with light refreshments. Come and enjoy a tour of the museum. We … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington:: I know that this is not the typical Traffic and Trash gripe you receive, but it is indeed a gripe, so it seems that you ae the proper recipient of this complaint. As you know, this year, the powers that be … [Read more...] about Gripevine