Howdy do, dearie. January is gone and the coldest month of the year – usually, tho’ January was setch that Cobina’s timbers were shivered on more than one occasion – and we wonder effen we’re gonna have a big snow before it’s all over. February seems … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winter Recess My, how times have changed! February, 1959 The boy leaned over the back of the sofa and steamed up the living room window with his breath; then he traced a big “D” on the glass with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
It’s been quite somethin’ this month here in the Asylum by the Sea, at least weather-wise, hon. When they said we were gonna have a cold January, the weather guys and gals weren’t kidding. Getting the ole gassamobuggy to start on any morning – heck, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine readers, I received a number of questions relating to the structure of a wooden fence on private property. According to Stephen Hotchkiss, a representative from the West Haven Planning and Zoning office, he was kind enough to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Prepare for the tax changes ahead of you
By Bill Conlan Tax Preparer It seems like President Trump will make some changes in the future that should assist all of us as far as investments and taxes are concerned. There appears to be some changes in store after 2025 when the … [Read more...] about Prepare for the tax changes ahead of you
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Boy Scout Troop 16 (As written by Bob Shine in 2002. Since that time, the troop has been disbanded and no longer exists.) It was in October 1913 that Troop 16 of the Boy scouts of America was … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
AMR offers tips against cold and frostbite
American Medical Response has important safety suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating two deadly, cold-related illnesses: hypothermia and frostbite. Both conditions occur even in areas known for warm weather and can be caused by wind … [Read more...] about AMR offers tips against cold and frostbite
Gripevine
Happy New Year! Nineteen years ago one of my first columns appeared in the West Haven Voice. I offered assistance to residents of this city. Cracked sidewalks, apartments with various irregularities, litter on the beaches, traffic violators … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Happy New Year, honeybunch. Here we are jest days since the calendar changed from 2024 to 2025. It seems like jest yesterday, we were all worried about Y2K, and whether all the computers in captivity were gonna go belly up. A quarter of a century has … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hot rod craze topic of local’s research
In the world of teen fads and fashion, none took the nation more than the hotrod craze of the 1950s and 60s. Revved up antiques, junkers, and just put-together jalopies were given new looks and shown off to friends and family. In West Haven, … [Read more...] about Hot rod craze topic of local’s research