Dear Eleanore Turkington: Why does the city not raise manhole covers and the frames after paving anymore? There are several in West Haven that are very deep especially at Campbell and Spring Street and by the VA. If you hit this one … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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At a Glance
Radon test kits still available By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Dear Felicia
We hafta tell ya, sweets, when we started this week’s missive we thought we were gonna hafta find things to tell yew; but in typical fashion here in the Asylum by the Sea, things have percolated to the pernt that now I hafta be selective so’s not to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Thomas’ Garage Part II See part 1 At the close of World War II, West Haven was no longer a borough of Orange; now it was a town unto itself. And this growing bedroom-community now boasted … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington There are many taxpaying residents in West Haven and from time to time I and many others wish they could make suggestions to our mayor submitting suggestions on various projects. Such as more use of the dance area at … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here ‘tis, m’dear, April just popped into the picture. With Easter early this year, we can now settle into a slight, ever sooo small, respite before the big summer slog through all the things we do around these parts. April is a time to get things … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituaries
Richard Salvatore Castiglione, 86, of North Branford passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital after being stricken at home. He was the beloved husband of Carmela Candelora Castiglione, and they would have … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Historian’s Corner
Thomas’ Garage Part I See part 2 The year was 1912, and automobiles were rapidly changing the face of America. In that year, 78,000 Fords were built, along with 3000 Chevrolets. Total U.S. automobile production was less than … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, honeybunch! Well, who’d o’ thunk it! Jest three weeks or so ago we were shoveling white stuff off the sidewalk and our vehicles with 20-degree weather. Here we are scant weeks later and spring has arrived. Of course, the thought that we … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a Glance
Radon test kits now available By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive gas … [Read more...] about At a Glance