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
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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
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am responding to a gripe posted in the West Haven Voice edition dated Jan. 5 about "save the food scrap" and the article of Mayor Rossi responding in the edition dated Jan. 19. Mayor Rossi's response is … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are, sweets, at the beginning of the shortest month o’ the year. It jest seems like we had the Christmas decorations out, and it’s been six weeks-plus since. Here in the Asylum by the Sea things are jest as crackers as they’ve always been. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a Glance
Leaf bags must be composted Residents are reminded that leaf bag pickup ended Dec. 15. The city will not pick up leaf bags until the curbside service resumes the week of April 15. Until then, residents must bring all leaf … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Around Town
Soup and Trivia, Feb. 19 On Sunday Feb. 19, the Historical Society will sponsor a special "Soups On" luncheon at the Poli House from 12-2 p.m. Soups will be served along with breads, muffins, Pastries enough to take the chill out of the cold … [Read more...] about Around Town
Hidden Gems
Ah, the post-holiday slump. January, February, three-quarters of March - dreary gray days, not so much on the "What To Do in Connecticut This Weekend" website. We all need a bit of a lift, and nothing gives a lift like good cuisine and good company. … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Around Town
Ward-Heitmann fundraiser The Ward-Heitmann House Museum has launched the "Get a Hug from Ward-Heitmann." fundraiser to help raise funds for the museum's restoration and preservation initiatives. Showcasing the 501(c)(3) non-profit charity's … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The University of New Haven Part II See Part 1 The New Haven County Temporary Home For Dependent and Neglected Children Continuing the series on the University of New Haven, the story of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripevine Readers: I will begin today's column with an apology. There was a glitch in Gripevine's email address, and a new address had to be created to facilitate receipt of your email messages to Gripe Vine. Gripe Vine's new email … [Read more...] about Gripevine