By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven Topography Part II Scientific tradition holds that the continental glacier entered and completely covered Connecticut about 26,000 years ago. In addition, tradition holds that the Ice Age … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
Yikes, Felicia, yikes! Jest when you think things in our little corner of the universe cain’t get any quirkier – using a polite term – a bomb hits that shatters the quiet we thought we had. Effen yew ain’t heard, the city has gone through another … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Here’s a gripe -- the Orange and Green Program! With all the apartments in town who will not be participating, and as you stated, only 1600 homes so far will, will it make a difference? I compost and refuse to use … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
New Haven Topography Topography is defined the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. It is the intent of this article to describe the early topography of Greater New Haven, and to explain its influence on its … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
Trip planned to Hepburn Museum The West Haven Senior Center will offer a minibus trip to the Katharine Hepburn Museum in Old Saybrook on May 24. The one-hour docent-led tour will feature some of Hepburn’s personal wardrobe pieces, … [Read more...] about Around Town
At a Glance
DOT to replace signal controllers The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in the city, along with installing communication equipment at … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Around Town
Movie at Vets Museum The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center will be recognizing National Vietnam Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 29, by hosting the movie, Good Morning, Vietnam! in our Media Center at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Christ Church Christ Church was established in 1723; records indicate that it is the second oldest Episcopal church in Connecticut. At first, members met in their homes for worship … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington The stalling of every project that is proposed in West Haven is frustrating enough, the Havens, Hello the brewery.. Funny, housing seems to get approved quickly enough. Aren’t our resources, spread thinly enough now? … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy, honeybunch, hope all is goin’ well in your neck o’ the woods. Here in the Asylum by the Sea things are beginning to percolate on a number o’ issues, and it’s only February. And a warm one it’s been from what we usually git. I gotta feeling Ole … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia