By Dr. Ana Stankovic UnitedHealthcare of New England Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about … [Read more...] about Expert gives public 9 tips to stay well in the summer
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part II See Part 1 Decades passed, and in 1867, George Kelsey—a force of great and positive change for West Haven--built a horse railroad which would extend from New Haven … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Who’d have thunk it, sweetie, here we are on the verge of the 250th birthday of the US of A, and we’re still here some 55 years after we began these missives in various papyri that once graced the newsstands of various place, from the West Haven City … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! As a reminder, both West Haven Library locations will be closed on July 3 and 4 in honor of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday; and maybe you’ll see some familiar library faces down at the … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rise of Campbell Avenue Part I See Part 2 Salt Grass: As the name implies, this knee-high grass grows in areas of high salinity. It is useful for reclaiming and stabilizing the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, jest like that it’s summer. Jest a couple o’ weeks ago, yew read my displeasure at the fack that it seemed like March decided to overstay it’s welcome by a month and a half. Heck in the week leading up to Memorial Day, the heat was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! Summer is right around the corner and staff here at the library are gearing up for an eventful season! We are very excited to be hosting Cathy Alfandre for an author talk on the evening of June 23rd at the Main … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Savin Rock’s Transition Part II See part 1 Note: Steve Hildrich is gifting the City of West Haven with several copies of a very large and detailed compendium of articles, letters and other documents … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Greetings, sweets! Here we are in the month of June – by the time yew git to see this missive – and as I gold yew last time, the year jest flies after May. What with summer sun and fun, and holidays and vacations, things jest seem to speed up. People … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! It was amazing to see so many friendly faces of our community members cheering us on as we joined in the Memorial Day Parade this year! We are grateful to the city for welcoming us on board to take part in this … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks