By Aditya Kari Security Specialist Small businesses are the backbone of West Haven. From family-owned restaurants and neighborhood dental practices to local retailers and service providers, these businesses help our community thrive. As … [Read more...] about Local expert offers cybersecurity tips
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist World War II, Here and “Over There” Appenwihr, France Feb. 1, 1945 As the screaming artillery shells fell and exploded around them, a dozen GIs sprinted for the safety of the distant woods and their own … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy-do, sweets! It’s been a while since last we writ, but schedules change and hafta be adapted to whot’s going on in our little corner of the universe. And whilst, there ain’t a whole lotta meaty stuff going on in these Dog Days, there is enuff … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Have you ever heard of the Village Improvement Association? The Village Improvement Association, or VIA, are the governing body of the library. It was established in 1906, even before the City of West Haven was … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Expert gives public 9 tips to stay well in the summer
By Dr. Ana Stankovic UnitedHealthcare of New England Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about … [Read more...] about Expert gives public 9 tips to stay well in the summer
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part II See Part 1 Decades passed, and in 1867, George Kelsey—a force of great and positive change for West Haven--built a horse railroad which would extend from New Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Who’d have thunk it, sweetie, here we are on the verge of the 250th birthday of the US of A, and we’re still here some 55 years after we began these missives in various papyri that once graced the newsstands of various place, from the West Haven City … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! As a reminder, both West Haven Library locations will be closed on July 3 and 4 in honor of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday; and maybe you’ll see some familiar library faces down at the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part I See Part 2 Salt Grass: As the name implies, this knee-high grass grows in areas of high salinity. It is useful for reclaiming and stabilizing the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, jest like that it’s summer. Jest a couple o’ weeks ago, yew read my displeasure at the fack that it seemed like March decided to overstay it’s welcome by a month and a half. Heck in the week leading up to Memorial Day, the heat was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia