By Dan Shine Voice Columnist To Savin Rock in a Packard This week we present a young girl’s memories of a long-ago summer day, spent at Savin Rock. Our thanks to Valerie Forte for this story, written by her mother, the late … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I recent read about our mayor glorifying the accomplishment of the new park and commons buildings in the center of Allingtown. Whom does this benefit? I have yet to see anyone sing the park except the birds, parking, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, tiz the latter days of Awgus and summer is rolling to its inevitable close. Yeah, we got about a month left before it’s officially over; but let’s face it, once the kiddies are back in school in a bit more than a week, things start … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Hidden Gems
A cooperative effort of the Voice and West Haven EDC Ahhhh...that salty tang in the air is unmistakable...it's a summer day at the beach, and West Haven boasts the longest public beach in the state, a beautiful sweep around the harbor and the … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Obituaries
Joseph A. Weber Joseph Aloysius Weber, age 90, of West Haven passed away on July 30, 2021. For 69 years, he was the loving husband of Gloria Quarz Weber. Joe was born in New Haven, son of the late William and Catherine McManis Weber. He is … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Fater’s Drug Store Our thanks to Valerie Forte Vitali, who submitted these memories; Fater’s was located on Orange Avenue in Allingtown: Fater’s smelled of vanilla, strawberry, and tobacco. I remember … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There is a home on North Great Circle that hasn’t cut the lawn in two years. Is there a solution here? Disgusted Neighbor YM Dear YM: Gripe Vine often receives similar complaints, including … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, honey bunch, here we are in the dawg days of summer and before you know it, it’ll all be over. Even though it’s been a decade or four since yew and I have darkened the hallways of an educational institution, seeing the “back to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Settling of Kelsey Hill Part II See Part 1 Painter Park In 1959, The Boy lived on Kelsey Avenue: On summer nights, he was allowed to ride his bicycle up to Painter Park each night after dinner, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Several weeks ago, I was watching the TV news and they showed a news item that covered a senior center in Connecticut that had been broken into by two teenagers. I couldn’t believe what I saw but there it was, food … [Read more...] about Gripevine