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
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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
Gripevine
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
Dear Felicia
April has toined to May, and those April showers are bringing up May flowers effen Cobina’s allergies have anything to say about it. It’s been quite a spring so far, honey bunch. Like I sez to you a few weeks ago, for the foist time in a while we … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
West Haven’s Centennial Part V See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 At the close of the Revolutionary War, many Connecticut communities sought to achieve town privileges, and West Haven was no exception: in 1781, Amity, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituaries
Craig Edwards Craig Edwards, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on April 20, 1961 to the late Howard P. and Frieda (Pelletier) Edwards. Craig worked as a Forklift Operator for Eder … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: The road condition on Washington Avenue to First Street is in need of Repaving. The Road condition is deplorable. It is the last section of West Haven with direct water view. The Oceanside 30-units condominiums were … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, we’re into the latter days of April and it seems like for the foist time in many moons, we’re actually having a spring! Rather than jest going from cold and damp to sunny and humid, things seem to be going the way it is in … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia