By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Bringing Clockmaking to New Haven Chauncey Jerome, founder of the Jerome Manufacturing Company, started his career in 1816, working in Plymouth, Connecticut for Eli Terry. At this time, Terry … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
It duzzint seem possible, but here we are on the cusp of the autumnal equinox in a few days. And jest so one could sure, there are trees that are showing – already – the signs of drying up and browning leaves, ready to give up the ghost sooner … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
St. Lawrence plans corn hole tourney St. Lawrence School is hosting a fundraiser – Cornhole-by-the-Sound -- on Saturday, Sept. 30, in the gym. child/parent teams at 11 a.m., social and competitive teams, 3 p.m. Raffles, prizes, food trucks, and … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Before I begin writing today’s column, I would like to ask your opinions on what West Haven taxpayers should do with the now defunct idea of a brewery in West Haven. Do you think this building could become a money maker? … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
Clockmaking in Connecticut It is hard to believe during this, the current era, that there was a time when the extravagance of owning a clock was the sole province of the wealthy: Farmers scheduled their work around the rising and … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Hidden Gems
It's that time of day - you know it - when you're primed to quaff a delightful caffeinated (or not so) beverage, maybe even team it with a sweet bite to stave off the hangries - or maybe just because you feel that need to reward yourself for … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Back in July Gripe Vine received a gripe from a reader complaining that there were four street lights out for four years on Altchuler Boulevard. The complaint also included frustration from contacting various offices … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
September already! It jest seems like we were heralding June 1 and the beginning of summer. Boy, did that fly by as Iyam sure the kiddies who went back to school will attest. And jest like that, it seems things are going back to “normal,” whatever … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Senior Center trip offered The West Haven Senior Center is offering a bus trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard on Nov. 8. Enjoy the new Pequot Woodlands Casino at Foxwoods featuring 430 slot machines, the new high-limit slot … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
Terry’s Honey-Dew Popcorn It was one of many Savin Rock Icons: Terry’s sold popcorn, Honey-Dew popcorn, cotton candy, and candy apples. If you are a West Havener aged thirty or more, chances are you remember Terry’s popcorn … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner