By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Settling of Kelsey Hill Part I See Part 2 When the first white settlers arrived in the area presently known as West Haven, they found broad marshes that were bordered by what the mariners of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Loud, rude, obnoxious party on Leete Street till wee hours of the morning. It sounded like a bad 10-piece orchestra that played to the max. Cups and debris tossed all over the place. Neighbors take notice … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Before we start with the description of all things city, I jest wanna tell yew that effen yew try to contact the office, or have tried, this week, it will be hit or miss. Our esteemed editor will be outta the office for a few days as he is at a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Rivoli Theater Back in 1959, the boy could spend all of a Saturday afternoon watching black-and-white television—for there were two wonderful channels available, 3 and 8! And on … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
Liberty Coin Club The Liberty Coin Club of West Haven is relocating its coin shows previously held at the West Haven Elks Club to the Hilton Garden Inn, Milford, as of its next scheduled show on June 6. The remainder of the scheduled shows for … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
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
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
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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