By Dan Shine Voice Columnist George BelbustiRamey Air Force BaseAguadilla, Puerto RicoCold War, Autumn, 1953 Ed Note: With the passing of George Belbusti, this tribute was published in 2020. Air Force Crew Chief George Belbusti watched … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Felicia
In jest a few days winter will officially be over and spring will be here. Whilst things are getting a bit warmer, yew know how March is in these parts. Warm and sunny one day, and the cold, rainy and gray the next. Things really don’t warm up around … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! March marks one full year of the library having this column in the West Haven Voice! We are so thankful for the opportunity to have this article as a way to connect with our community and spread the word about all … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Jim Spina’s Savin Rock Part Two See part 1 “The Rock” Creativity in Action New legislation outlawing the spinning wheels in the stands on the waterside of West Haven was a strong motivator driving … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Nobody can say we ain’t had a winter in these parts. After not having a major snowstorm in two or three years, we’ve had two in less than a month. In fack, the storms were exackly four weeks apart, and that last one almost two weeks ago, dumped … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take and Make kits from our Ora Mason library. This month, adults can take home a Floral Infusion Bath Soak–this DIY soak is crafted to gently infuse warm water with soothing botanicals, … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist This week we are pleased to present the first-hand recollections of Jim Spina, who spent decades as an educator in West Haven, and whose family labored at old Savin Rock from 1910 until the amusement park’s demise … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Howdy sweets! Effen yew have been sequestered in that apartment of yores for a while, you’d not have noticed that the snow of more than three weeks ago is still around. Whilst the temperatures around here have gone to more “normal” numbers, nobody is … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks! We hope everyone is keeping warm and safe as this winter weather persists. We are excited to announce that we now have a Toy Library at our Ora Mason Library! This new Toy Library makes it easy and exciting for … [Read more...] about Behind the stacks
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 Hubbard Family’s Social Life Attending Church: Most of the Hubbard Family attended the First Congregational Church on the Green in West Haven, beginning around 1817. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner