Dear Eleanore Turkington: I guess the citywide waste program was a flop! I am all for keeping the environment clean and safe, but there had to be a better way to approach a program like this than what West Haven experienced. I don’t … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Column
Dear Felicia
Ya know, sweets, I was in a local produce section a week or so ago and someone said that she couldn’t wait until winter was over. Whilst I wasn’t part o’ the conversation, Cobina thought to herself, “What winter? Excep’ for the one week of cold … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part II See part 1 | part 3 Bennett Rink, 1980: Maryellen DiBianco spotted the puck speeding toward the goal: Immediately, she leaped into its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Hidden Gems
Regina Bohn is a West Haven resident who has been sewing as a business for 45 years this month. Offering lessons at her shop on Campbell Ave and through her own show on YouTube, she is also something of an influencer. “Time to Sew with Regina” … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I drive through West Haven every day and I am wondering when the Ward-Heitman museum will reopen and share its memories with the people in this city. Many cities in Connecticut stand with pride in offering ur early … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are in February already, cruising outta winter. From the looks o’ things, we won’t git too much snow over the next few weeks; and once we git outta this month, March is usually not too much of a threat. Though, we can … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part I See part 2 | part 3 Every story begins somewhere: This story begins on the frozen surface of Lake Phipps; And it begins along a dammed-up … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
At a Glance
2nd tax installment now overdue, includes fees The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — was due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, per … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Dear Felicia
Well, sweets, as Iyam scribing this week’s missive, I note that January is “supposed” to be a rawther quiet time o’ the year. Jest after the holidays we git into a mid-winter lull, usually, and things are slower until they pick up in March. Well, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am complaining about Highland Avenue. Cars park all the way down, once you come over the hill even though there are No Parking signs all the way down. This causes moms and kids to walk into the street. This … [Read more...] about Gripevine