To say this has been quite a week or so, honeybunch, wouldn’t be the half of it. Since last week corresponded much has happened and is still going on. Usually after an election most places settle back down and get to the usuals of everyday life, not … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Hidden Gems
Continuing our tour of the city, highlighting local businesses, we visit some establishments dealing in various interests. Elm CIty Materials. - 7 Spring St. Driving by, you might (rightly!) figure that this business mainly caters to large-scale … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Milton Cochran, USMCPart II See Part 1 | Part 3 So, Milt Cochran became “Doc” to a platoon of Marines. He followed them through the jungles of Vietnam where temperatures over 120 degrees were common. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
Stamp Club meets Tuesdays The New Haven Stamp Club meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at 62 Clark Road, North Haven. Also, there is a stamp and coin show on the fourth Sunday of each month. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 554 Woodward Ave., … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: West Haven was once referred to as “Waste Haven.” Now as I drive the city streets, I realize that West Haven has become “Trash Haven.” It is heartbreaking to see street after street lined with trash and litter of all … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are, sweetie pie, and by the time yew git this missive, it’ll be jest days before the voters go out to pick who will be the mayor and council for the next two years. Whilst some may think it’s a shoe-in for the incumbent, there is some angst … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Milton C. Cochran, USMCPart I See Part 2 | Part 3 Antoinette “Toni” Cochran awoke suddenly; she sat bolt upright in the darkness and shook her husband: “Bus, Bus, wake up! Something terrible has happened … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
Garden Club plans monthly meeting The West Haven Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, at Ora Mason Library, 260 Benham Hill Road, at noon. Members will bring their lunch and the program will be presenter, Jo-Ann … [Read more...] about Around Town
Hidden Gems
Life tends to get busier in the Fall. One glance at the average household’s calendar will reveal how much we get to be like those squirrels darting around - easily double and triple-booked this time of year. So, it makes good sense that we might look … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I just finished reading a news release in a local paper that contained a full description of the safety hazards on Campbell Avenue. I have received numerous complaints from my readers describing the dangers of this area and … [Read more...] about Gripevine