Gripe Vine Readers: Several columns ago, I received a complaint from a reader who asked me why some of the lights on the city’s Green were not lit. I was able to contact a source that would help with this problem. Thanks to my reader who … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Column
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, honeybunch! Here we are, already celebrated the Memorial Day holiday and heading toward what Nat King Cole called the “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.” And as we know in this part o’ the universe, it’s the last adjective that seems to be … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Oak Hill Ladies Seminary On April 3, 1843, Reverend Edward Wright became the pastor of First Church. He was newly graduated from the Yale Divinity School at the age of twenty-eight, and had recently … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Hidden Gems
June is National Wedding Month, and this month’s theme is party planning. Did you know there are small businesses you can support right here in West Haven to help you create a memorable occasion? E.V. Events & Design, LLC - interview with … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Around Town
Stamp Club meets Tuesdays The New Haven Stamp Club has a stamp club meeting every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at 62 Clark Road in North Haven. There is also a coin and stamp show at the Annex Club, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven, on the 4th Sunday of … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Mining in West Haven The 19th Century was a period when movement, exploration and adventure sent many New Americans off in search of the fortunes they had come to the New World to collect. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituary
Frank Gradoia We mournfully announce the passing of Frank Francesco Gradoia, age 95, of West Haven, CT. Frank passed away peacefully at Milford Hospital on April 29th, after a brief illness. He was born on June 22, 1926, son of the late … [Read more...] about Obituary
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have received quite a few pothole complaints and have directed these to the council person representing your district. Occasionally, they are ignored, and I must send a second request for a follow up. There are occasions … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As we head into the final days of May – and it finally gits warm around here – things in our little corner of the universe are really popping, both good and bad. And we have many, many things to talk about, honeybunch. The foist thing is a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Garden Club confab The Bradley Point Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at Ora Mason Library, 260 Benham Hill Road, at noon. Members will bring their lunch and the program will be presenter Mary Ellen Abbagnara … [Read more...] about Around Town