Savin Rock’s Transition Part VSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 4 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: On July 5, 1984, the Bradley Point … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Column
Dear Felicia
As we sashay toward summer and this Memorial Day weekend – or as Granny liked to call it “Decoration Day” – things in the berg have been hoppin’ on almost every front. And the results of what has happened, and will happen, could make this one o’ the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Trip to Mohegan Sun slated The West Haven Senior Center is off ering a bus trip Aug. 1 to Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Massachusett s, to see The Edwards Twins, Las Vegas’ top impersonators and impressionists. The cost is $140 and includes … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: In the May 11 issue of the West Haven Voice, I read that the cafeteria at Bailley Middle school had been extended in size. I applaud that but I was shocked to learn that the students had to have their lunch in five … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s corner
Savin Rock’s Transition Part IVSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 5 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: During 1978, Mayor Robert Johnson … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Hidden Gems
Birds flitted and chatted. A dad played pattycake with his youngest boy, perhaps around six years old, while the oldest ran away from a bee. The middle son looked up from his phone long enough to shout gleefully, “hey, some of my classmates are … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, sweets, we’re supposed to be outta March and into May. No, I didn’t forget April – April forgot April and stayed as March, and it’s been March since March with cold, damp and windy weather with wind chills. It ain’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Spring is here and so are the baseball parents parking on the sidewalk in the fire lane at the high school causing pedestrians to have pedestrians to walk on the busy roadway. It’s very dangerous and we have … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Around Town
Trip to Mohegan Sun slated The West Haven Senior Center is offering a bus trip to the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville on July 12. No casino packages are offered at the moment. The trip costs $35. Payment is due June 16. Mohegan Sun … [Read more...] about Around Town
At a Glance
Historians looking for airport info The West Haven Historical Society is seeking historical artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia on the West Haven Airport. Those objects will be featured in an exhibit which will be held at the Poli House … [Read more...] about At a Glance