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
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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
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Girls’ Hockey League 1972-1980 Part IV The name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back. ~ Herb Brooks. (As written by Maureen McDaniel Celone.) … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Hidden Gems
By Bonnie Posick West Haven EDC Although she bakes “a little something” every day, on Friday nights Roberta Garlock’s West Haven kitchen is alive with bubbling sourdough starter and the enticing aroma of loaves of bread in the … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems