By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part I See part 2 Every story begins somewhere: This one begins in 1639 with the earliest organization of what would become the 102nd Infantry Regiment. Its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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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
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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
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist When the Flying Horses Came to West Haven Part II See part 1 West Haven’s George Cameron was already a wealthy businessman by the time he met the Murphy brothers when they took rooms at Cameron’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
News Briefs
Applications for tax relief 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 … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Dear Felicia
Back-to-back missives to go with back-to-back isshews. Jest like the old days, honeybunch. Cuz of the way the budget was presented, we moved the last issue back to last week, but still wanna keep our original schedule as close to what it was as … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia