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
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Around Town
Garden Club plans meeting The West Haven Garden Club will hold its first monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, 12:30 p.m. at B&B Farms, Jones Hill Road. Members will bring their lunch. The first meeting will be an open … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Please clear the numerous sections on the odd side of Hillcrest Avenue of crumbling asphalt especially in the winter as we have been dealing with this hazard for at least three years. Last year a big chunk of … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As it must, fall came last week, honey bunch. Already some trees are starting to show color, the squirrels are scampering around all the acorns on the ground, and Cobina’s allergies are running rampant until the first frost. So, it must be October! … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
The back-to-school season is often a time when families seek out enrichment opportunities for young people. Thankfully, they need not stray too far afield, as we have many right here in West Haven. Consider these offerings for those who are … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
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
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: In my last column, I published a letter of complain from residents in the Enright Street area who complained of cars “flying though a stop sign at a school bus stop at this site. The police were notified, but this breaking … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy honeybunch! Hard to believe we’re in the last weeks o’ September already. Before you can blink an eye, the leaves will be changing and falling, and we’ll be looking to batten down the hatches for winter. And I don’t know effen yew’ve seen the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
Photos One and Two: Dog Sweaters For Breeds of Many Sizes available at West Haven Farmers' Market Photo Three: Creator Nancy Todd, one of the Farmers' Market vendors, beside handmade 100% pure silk curtains - just one example of the goods for … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Historian’s corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Lucinda Sutton In past Historian’s Corners, we have touched very briefly upon the history of the four-masted schooner Lucinda Sutton. Thanks to some special help from Bill Lang, we are able to more … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner