At long last, fellow citizens, and after that tardy bit o'winter, spring is heavy and latent in the late March air. And nothing says spring like - what else? Flowers! Easter, Mother's Day, showers of various and sundry lk - they are all on their … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
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Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Savin Rock’s Transition Part I See part 2 here. See part 3 here. See part 4 here. See part 5 here. Those of us of a certain age have fond and romanticized memories of Old Savin Rock. It was a wonderful, magical place, and … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
At a Glance
DOT to replace signal controllers The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in the city, along with installing communication equipment at … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers:: Just a reminder, this column now has a new email address. If you have been sending your gripes, questions and comments to the previous address and have not received a reply from me or a solution has not appeared in … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, hon, as we slip into April things around the burg are really starting to percolate. The trees are budding, the flowers are starting to come up, the showers are falling, and things in our corner of the universe are kicking into high gear. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At A Glance
DOT to replace signal controllers The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to replace traffic signal controllers and cabinets at select state-owned traffic signals in the city, along with installing communication equipment at … [Read more...] about At A Glance
Dear Felicia
By the time yew git this missive, hon, spring will have sprung, and we’re headed toward warmer weather – excep’ in this burg it’ll stay cold and damp for the next few weeks, at least. Yup, “cooler by the shore” will be the phrase of the day for most … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: What does the Public Works Department have against patching potholes? We still have potholes from last winter that have never been repaved yet on Fairfax Street and Ardale Street, Its pathetic. West Haven is the … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Around Town
Review celebrates 40th The 40th anniversary of the Golden Oldies Review (50's 60's 70's DooWop) is wcheduled for April 29 at the Cielo Ballroom, 85 Chase Lane, from 7;30-Midnight. Music by DJ Charles Rosenay!! of Liverpool … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven Topography Part II Scientific tradition holds that the continental glacier entered and completely covered Connecticut about 26,000 years ago. In addition, tradition holds that the Ice Age … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner