By Bonnie Posick EDC member About a mile up the Boston Post Road in West Haven, next door to a used car dealership, Shana McCarthy has created an oasis. Inner Essence Spa and Wellness Center moved to this location in March of 2019, after … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
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Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Recently I spotted a huge billboard in our state that displayed a warning to motorists that there was a law in Connecticut that showed a penalty to drivers concerning driving and texting. I wasn't aware that … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
We have lots to talk about, honey bunch, but ain’t it something! We’re already in the month of May, and as I tell yew often, Granny used to say once we git past Memorial Day (she called it Decoration Day), the rest of the year just flies. Well, it’s … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Goffi’s Egg Farm We would like to thank those whose assistance made this column possible: Polly Rockefeller, Dave Goffi, Katherine Held and Bob Newkirk. August 1958 It was one of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the city not raise manhole covers and the frames after paving anymore? There are several in West Haven that are very deep especially at Campbell and Spring Street and by the VA. If you hit this one … [Read more...] about Gripevine
At a Glance
Radon test kits still available By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Dear Felicia
We hafta tell ya, sweets, when we started this week’s missive we thought we were gonna hafta find things to tell yew; but in typical fashion here in the Asylum by the Sea, things have percolated to the pernt that now I hafta be selective so’s not to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Thomas’ Garage Part II See part 1 At the close of World War II, West Haven was no longer a borough of Orange; now it was a town unto itself. And this growing bedroom-community now boasted … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington There are many taxpaying residents in West Haven and from time to time I and many others wish they could make suggestions to our mayor submitting suggestions on various projects. Such as more use of the dance area at … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here ‘tis, m’dear, April just popped into the picture. With Easter early this year, we can now settle into a slight, ever sooo small, respite before the big summer slog through all the things we do around these parts. April is a time to get things … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia