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
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Mother’s Day This week as we honor Motherhood, your Historian defers to the thoughts of others: From a speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington on March 13, 1905, before the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am wondering if Public Works knows about half the lights are out on the Green? I was out there the other night, and it was dark with many of the light posts not working. Chris M. Dear Chris M: I … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
As we turn from April to May, honeybunch, one gets the impression that as thing git warmer, the political atmosphere in the Asylum by the Sea will heat up as well. To say things are “coming to a head” in some respects is not to overstate it. Whilst … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
When the sweet showers of April have pierced the drought of March... Thus did Chaucer's Canterbury Tales famously begin to describe that delicious first hint of real spring, a time when the earth warms and our thoughts turn to our own private … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Maritime Heritage Part VII See Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 The Quinnipiac Oystering Community When the first white settlers arrived at their “new … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
WHHS Class of ‘76 The West Haven High School Class of 1976 is having its 45th Reunion at the Polish American Club, Saturday, May 21 from 2-8. The cost is $40 per person or $75 a couple. Tickets can be purchased by check or credit … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: On numerous occasions I have been asked what the Boot Law details are and why the City of West Haven is not operating the Boot Law anymore .According to West Haven Tax Manager, Rachel A-Massih, ”The Booting Program … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Usually, I open these missives with some light chat before delving inta the political wasteland that is our Asylum by the Sea, but that can’t happen this week, honeybunch. Too much has transpired. By the time yew git this who knows what political … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Kite event honors Ziada The second annual Kite Event hosted by the First Congregational Church of West Haven will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. The event will take place on the lawn in front of Savin Rock on Captain Thomas … [Read more...] about Around Town