By Attorney Mark A. Healey Local Attorney For most people, thinking and talking about estate planning is unpleasant, to say the least. Taking the next step to create the plan is something many people have procrastinated about for years. … [Read more...] about Having a will necessary in estate planning
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist When The Flying Horses Came To West Haven Part One See part 2 When most people mention Savin Rock -- Giuliano’s Savin Rock Arcade on Beach Street comes to mind. That’s where THE carousel … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
By the time you read this missive, sweets, it’ll be a week into the spring season. Yup, we’ve survived the winter again, and are lookin’ forward to all that the spring and summer have to offer in these parts. Of course, yew know as well as I do that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Tax relief applications accepted The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2024 taxable and … [Read more...] about News Brief
Historian’s Corner
The Oak Hill Ladies Seminary On April 3, 1843, Reverend Edward Wright became the pastor of First Church. He was newly graduated from the Yale Divinity School at the age of twenty-eight, and had recently married to Miss Susan Ames of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks, your new go-to column from the West Haven Public Library! This week, we want to showcase a hidden gem in our collection, highlight some upcoming events, and share a letter from our director, including some … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Dear Felicia
Well, dearie, here we are in March, and whilst it may “come in like a lion and go out like a lamb” we in these parts know that spring warmth is weeks, if not months, away. It don’t git warm around here until April. Like we always say, “Cooler at the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
News Brief
Tax relief applications accepted The assessor’s office is accepting applications by appointment for tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners. West Haven residents can apply for the programs, based on their 2024 taxable and … [Read more...] about News Brief
Baum’s Dorothy had it right all along!
By Natalia Ayala Resident Correspondent Have you ever felt like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? Did you ever see yourself living outside of West Haven because of a dream you thought you couldn't achieve in this great city of … [Read more...] about Baum’s Dorothy had it right all along!
Behind the Stacks
Welcome to Behind the Stacks, the go-to column from the West Haven Public Library! We’ll bring you lists of upcoming programs, book recommendations, hidden gems in our collection, and ways to make the most of your library. Whether you’re a lifelong … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks