By Bill Riccio, Jr. It came with a phone call late last week, Merle Stevens passed away. It hit hard for me, as I am sure it hard for many who knew her. It goes without saying her family mourned her death, but literally thousands of former … [Read more...] about From the desk of…
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Stephen Perrone Stephen Perrone and his twin brother were born on New Years Eve 1944- 75 years ago to a surprised mother and a father serving overseas in the US Army Air Force. This surprise was the start of many for Steve’s life. The young … [Read more...] about Obituaries
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Autumn on Derby Avenue, 1913 - 1923 By Loretta BonTempo Forte Most of all, I remember the color of the trees in our yard on Derby Avenue, in October. Our yard glowed with color, with the light shining through the leaves, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have complained in the past, about the trucks on Voss Road. Recently, an 18-wheeler was making its way toward Sawmill Road. I happened to be outside taking pictures and captured a photo of just such a truck. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are honeybunch, jest two-plus weeks till the election, and in the middle o’ October. In jest a short while the kiddies will be out trick-or-treating, effen the politicos don’t take it away from them. As it is, the youngsters are handling … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Noel Cusanelli Noel Cusanelli, 70, of West Haven died suddenly on Sunday September 20, 2020. He was the beloved husband of June Bauroth Cusanelli. Noel attended the University of New Haven and CT. School of Electronics. His family opened … [Read more...] about Obituary
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Secrets of New Haven Green It’s a bit odd that there aren’t any ghost stories associated with New Haven Green—especially when you consider that beneath all of that grass lie over 5,000 of New Haven’s … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripe Vine Readers: A recent Gripe Vine column published a request for signage on the Boardwalk requiring face masks. I am looking into this matter. Watch my next column to see if this request was received and completed. Gripe Vine … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, kiddo. Here we are after the foist week o’ fall, and after a cold spell jest before the equinox, it’s been, Indian Summer…are we still allowed to say that? It seems people are always trying to edit our language. I was told that there are … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Gertrude Harriet Dickson Beckwith Gertrude Harriet Dickson Beckwith was reunited with Donald, her late husband of 54 years, when she passed from this life on September 4, 2020. The daughter of William and Emily (Ganter) Dickson, she was born … [Read more...] about Obituaries