Dear Eleanore Turkington: I drive through West Haven every day and I am wondering when the Ward-Heitman museum will reopen and share its memories with the people in this city. Many cities in Connecticut stand with pride in offering ur early … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, here we are in February already, cruising outta winter. From the looks o’ things, we won’t git too much snow over the next few weeks; and once we git outta this month, March is usually not too much of a threat. Though, we can … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part I See part 2 | part 3 Every story begins somewhere: This story begins on the frozen surface of Lake Phipps; And it begins along a dammed-up … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
At a Glance
2nd tax installment now overdue, includes fees The second installment of city tax bills — real estate, personal property, motor vehicle, sewer — was due Jan. 1, and payments after Feb. 1 are considered delinquent and subject to interest, per … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Dear Felicia
Well, sweets, as Iyam scribing this week’s missive, I note that January is “supposed” to be a rawther quiet time o’ the year. Jest after the holidays we git into a mid-winter lull, usually, and things are slower until they pick up in March. Well, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am complaining about Highland Avenue. Cars park all the way down, once you come over the hill even though there are No Parking signs all the way down. This causes moms and kids to walk into the street. This … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Look for these signs of bullying in children
It has been known that bullying around the country is a big problem. The statistics point to the fact that something needs to be done. People mostly look to the schools to handle the issue of bullying, but perhaps it is time for the whole community … [Read more...] about Look for these signs of bullying in children
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Oystering Part II See part 1 This week, we continue Lorraine Wood Rockefeller’s narrative of oystering in New Haven Harbor, as written in 1960: Those living on the shore and regularly … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Happy New Year, honeybunch. Hope yore plans for the year go according to schedule. It seemed a bit quieter around the homestead this year, with not as much frivolity as in past years. I know one thing, the annual setting off of M80s in the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Tax changes may affect your ‘23 return
Ed. Note: Local tax consultant Bill Conlan has worked for almost five decades filing taxes and addressing concerns. Once again this year, he has cobbled together those tax issues that may affect many local filers. By Bill Conlan Tax … [Read more...] about Tax changes may affect your ‘23 return