Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have begun to become impressed with the cooperation my readers have received from out Councilmen and Councilwomen recently. Most of these city representatives have been responding promptly to your inquiries. It can … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, things in the Asylum by the Sea are a bit on the quiet side as one would expeck at this time o’ year. Even though we ain’t had much in the way of snow, we’ve had cold and rain and that leaves things indoors fer most, including the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
The Quinnipiac Oystering Community This week we continue our discussion of New Haven Topography. When the first white settlers arrived at their “new haven” in 1637, they encountered the broad flat land that would become the original Nine … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
‘Soup’s On’ The West Haven Historical Society is sponsoring a "Soup’s On" luncheon on Sunday Feb. 23 from 12-2 at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave. Cost is $8 per person. The luncheon will feature special soups prepared by the … [Read more...] about Around Town
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: There is more than just this picture. There are three more potholes on Everett Street. This is bad; we have kids that take the bus to school. They walk the street everyday and this is the condition we have. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Around Town
‘Soup’s On’ The West Haven Historical Society is sponsoring a "Soup’s On" luncheon on Sunday Feb. 23 from 12-2 at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave. Cost is $8 per person. The luncheon will feature special soups prepared by the … [Read more...] about Around Town
Dear Felicia
Well now that we’re in a two-week rotation, sweetie pie, there is plenty to tell yew. Of course, though we mentioned it in the papyrus and in our online edition, people sometimes don’t git the message, or missed the edition. Soooo, we did hafta field … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Our Congregational Roots: The New Haven Colony The New Haven Colony, settled in 1638, was the strictest of the colonies in its adherence to Puritanism; indeed, New Haven clung to the Puritan way … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I read in your column a couple of weeks ago about the laws in Connecticut regulating when motorists should turn their car lights on. After dusk, poor weather, etc. After reading this item in Gripe Vine, I have become … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Mid-Winter Brunch The annual Mid-Winter Brunch, sponsored by the West Haven Historical Society, is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 26 at Duffy's Tavern, 241 Campbell Ave. Time is 11 a.m. and the cost is $22 per person. Brunch … [Read more...] about Around Town