By the time yew read this missive, hon, it’s gonna be summer! Yup! We crossed over inta summer a week ago, and now wait all the balmy – and barmy – weather our section of the universe has to offer. Around these parts one can say June has been one o’ … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Historian’s Corner
Sgt. John Jarvie, WHPD It was just after midnight, and the police officers assigned to the 12-8 shift were gathered for their customary briefing when an emergency call came in on the radio from another officer: “I’m at the corner of Washington … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
After two months of March, spring finally arrived in these parts, hon. We’re having some hot days and some not-so-hot days, but you know how things are around here. We’ll be in a heat wave before you can unscrew the suntan lotion bottle. The kiddies … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Trip to RiverQuest slated, Aug. 30 The West Haven Senior Center is offering a trip aboard the RiverQuest in Essex on Aug. 30. The trip includes a one-hour narrated cruise on the Connecticut River. The cost is $125 and includes transportation, … [Read more...] about Around Town
At a Glance
Correction In the May 25 edition of the Voice, Joy Giordano was inadvertently referred to as Joy Giordano Clark. We regret the error. Nonresident parking rules announced Nonresidents must pay to park in all shoreline lots in West Haven by … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Historian’s corner
Savin Rock’s Transition Part VSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 4 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: On July 5, 1984, the Bradley Point … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
Dear Felicia
As we sashay toward summer and this Memorial Day weekend – or as Granny liked to call it “Decoration Day” – things in the berg have been hoppin’ on almost every front. And the results of what has happened, and will happen, could make this one o’ the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Trip to Mohegan Sun slated The West Haven Senior Center is off ering a bus trip Aug. 1 to Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Massachusett s, to see The Edwards Twins, Las Vegas’ top impersonators and impressionists. The cost is $140 and includes … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: In the May 11 issue of the West Haven Voice, I read that the cafeteria at Bailley Middle school had been extended in size. I applaud that but I was shocked to learn that the students had to have their lunch in five … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s corner
Savin Rock’s Transition Part IVSee part 1 here.See part 2 here.See part 3 here.See part 5 here. The following is presented as submitted by Steve Hildrich from news clippings and his personal recollections: During 1978, Mayor Robert Johnson … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner