It’s the middle o’ the month of June, and with it, the kiddies are outta school for the next 8-10 weeks. It’s a lesson in how fast life can git when your having fun. Tempus does fugit, and the older yew git, it’s not whether your having fun, that’s … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We are gearing up for a fantastic summer with lots of programs and events for our community to take part in. As you may have heard, Connecticut’s state-wide summer reading theme is “Level Up at Your Library”, where … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Bradley Point and The Barnacle Restaurant The Barnacle Restaurant and its cottages are remembered as “those red buildings out on the end of Bradley Point.” In the early 1900s the outer half facing the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, m’dear, it’s the beginning of June! It seems hard to believe in many ways. It seems Cobina was shoveling the slush out of her way jest weeks ago, when, in fact it was three months ago, already. Tempus does very much … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
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 Around Town
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We had a wild and wonderful month of May, culminating in the West Haven Library marching in West Haven’s Memorial Day Parade! This was the first time the library had been in the parade in over a decade, and we must … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Obituary
Edna D. Hall, 90, of West Haven, entered into rest on May 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert K. Hall. Edna’s devoted family includes her daughter Roberta Hall; grandson Craig O’Connor-Hall, … [Read more...] about Obituary
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Veterans Museum Part II See part 1 In anticipation of these changes, history buff and Korean War Veteran Frank A. Carrano, sought to locate and move the New Haven Grays’ artifacts to a new … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
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
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