Perhaps there are only spiders there, or something of that sort. So wrote the Russian novelist Dostoyevsky in anxious rumination on what heaven might be like. Of course since then we've become too sophisticated for the one-size-fits-all … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
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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
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I don’t understand why whenever anything needs to get done in West Haven by either the City of West Haven or by the State of Connecticut it drags on or never gets done. Back in July of 2021 there was an … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are in the last week o’ March, hon. We determined to push the second isshew of the month back a week cuz Herronner was to propose her spending plan for the next fiscal year. Soooo, as we publish the details of it, we did what we had to do. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Obituary
Ralph Biondi Ralph Biondi, age 76, of West Haven, CT passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 6, 2022. Ralph was born on March 25, 1945 in New Haven, CT and is predeceased by his parents, Marie Louise (Andreola) and Pasquale … [Read more...] about Obituary
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part V See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 6 | part 7 Sandy Point Part I In the creation of this story, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of Cathie Iaccarino, Bill Breen, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 Safe Navigation One day, after they finished their walk out along Sandy Point, Father and The Boy walked along the beach … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the City of West Haven has something called the “Boot Law.” I have a friend who mentioned she had gotten “tagged” because she parks her car here but lives in Florida. Can you explain this law. I plan to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
How’re things, honeybunch? Things in these parts never cease to amaze or surprise. Jest when yew think things are calming down, another whatever pops up to make things interesting. Setch it was over this past week or so. Of course, those who wished … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
UFO
This week's episode From the archive: City artist begins new comic strip this week , City artist follows his passion Previous weeks episodes … [Read more...] about UFO