Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am sick and tired of the many commercials on television. One night, during a movie, I counted 8 commercials during a commercial break. Enough is enough because I pay a huge amount for television service and regular … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Felicia
Well hon, in case yew were under the impression the cold snap we had a couple weeks ago was gonna mean something, the words of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) came to mind, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a minute. It’ll change.” … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Ora Mason Why on earth would a librarian be vacationing on a tramp steamer?? Well, it’s like this: Born in 1904, Ora Mason began work at the West Haven Public Library in 1924 as the children’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Some of my readers have been complaining of streets that need repaving. I was able to obtain a partial list of streets that are planned to be repaved. A recent news release beginning May 21st Crews will begin … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy-do sweets! Things around the berg are now starting to get a bit more active as we get outta the purgatory that was the state shutdown. I ain’t gonna get into it again as to what Cobina’s feelings on the matter are. She’s made it perfeckly … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Part VII “Today—West Haven a town—tomorrow, a city.” --From the Town Crier, 1961 It seems that the best way to conclude this series on West Haven’s centennial as an entity unto itself … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: After reading the May 6 issue of Gripe Vine, I agree with Ruth Lombardi about opening the Senior Center. We need to get the Senior Center open with activities, especially exercises. I think you will find West Haven … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are honey-chile, heading into the Memorial Day weekend at top speed. And as if right on schedule the windy conditions that have been around the shoreline for almost two months finally gave out. Sweety, it was amazing how many days the winds … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part VI See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Since the arrival of European settlers to this area in 1638, the development of West Haven has moved along through what … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am writing to ask for your help for the seniors in West Haven. We had a senior center at Forrest School and that closed., so we went to Noble School Center and they closed that. We all need exercise, and we all … [Read more...] about Gripevine