By Bill DeVries A slew of recent announcements suggests that the self-driving cars of the future have arrived. Google sibling Waymo is rolling out paid autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Elon Musk announced plans to unveil … [Read more...] about Are self-driving cars ready for prime time?
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At a Glance
Assessment appeals to be heard The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet in open session from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the assessor’s office at City Hall, 355 Main St., to hear appeals of motor vehicle assessments on the 2023 grand … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Dear Felicia
Here we are hon, at the end o’ the summer for all intents and purposes, lookin’ smack dab into another Memorial Day. Whilst the calendar gives us all a few more days of Awgus, with school starting for the kiddies next week, Labor Day – and the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In a June Gripe Vine Column complaint was published describing a plight that neighbors living on the side streets opposite the beach was posted. Evidently, signs were posted on these streets alerting motorists not to park … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Obituary
Ralph Ferrucci, Jr. Ralph Ferrucci, Jr., 85 of West Haven entered into rest on July 31, 2024. He was the beloved companion of the late Beverly Gianelli. For many years Ralph worked security for the UI Co. until his retirement. He proudly served … [Read more...] about Obituary
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Dairy Farming in West Haven By 1900, West Farms had become a borough of Orange, and was now named West Haven; it would not become a separate entity until 1921. And also by 1900, people had been … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Teen phone use and keeping them safe
When it comes to kids and phones, the discussion focused on what age was appropriate for them to get their first one. Now, it centers more on how to keep them safer using them, and for good reason. There are many risks involved with our youth using … [Read more...] about Teen phone use and keeping them safe
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Malley Murder Mystery Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 By now it was becoming clear that Blanche Douglass was guilty of perjury, as much of her testimony was contradicted by eyewitness accounts … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituaries
Marianne Stern Marianne Jane Boswell Stern departed for Heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024. We know she was welcomed by those closest to her heart who predeceased her. Born August 16, 1929, the daughter of Dorothy Lennon Boswell and … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: It has been some time since you have heard from me, and I must begin my column today with an apology. Your issues are of the most importance to me, and I will address them in each future column. However, my … [Read more...] about Gripevine