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
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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
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part IV See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 The story of West Haven’s early growth and development cannot be told without focusing some attention on the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Countless vehicles refuse to stop or even slow down at the stop sign at Benham Hill Road at Hubbard in West Haven. This is a school zone and unsafe for children. IC Fearful Parent Dear Fearful Parent: … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, my little pretty, here we are in month number four of 2021, and spring has spring – but that ain’t the only thing in these parts that has begun. Not. By. A. Long. Shot. Whilst the trees are startin’ to show life, and the crocuses are sprouting … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part III See: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Anyone who visits the Post Office on Campbell Avenue can look up and see there in the lobby a mural painting—an … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Gripe Vine has been made aware of many motor vehicle complaints on Benham Hill Road and Hubbard Road. To illustrate complaints: “The WHPD has set up stop signs in the road and included increased motor vehicle stops … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are, Felicia, and you can tell it’s the end o’ March. The trees are startin’ to show jest a bit o’ life with a hint of what’s to come in the form o’ leaves, there is a hint of warmth in the air – though not enuff to start opening the windows, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven’s Centennial Part II See: Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 To tell the story of West Haven, we first have to start with the story of New Haven, the first planned city in the New … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner