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
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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
Historian’s Corner
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
Historian’s corner
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
Behind the Stacks
Welcome to Behind the Stacks, your go-to column from the West Haven Library! We here at the library are always looking for fun, creative ways to provide educational and recreational experiences for children and adults alike. Part of this mission is … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Having a will necessary in estate planning
By Attorney Mark A. Healey Local Attorney For most people, thinking and talking about estate planning is unpleasant, to say the least. Taking the next step to create the plan is something many people have procrastinated about for years. … [Read more...] about Having a will necessary in estate planning