This week I am going to publish your gripes before I investigate them because they are timely and happening all too often. I have already forwarded these complaints to the councilmen/women in these areas and you can expect a follow up in upcoming … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Around Town
Shore Haven scholarships Shore Haven Jr. Baseball will be accepting scholarship applicants from June 2020 high school seniors pursuing further education. The league will be awarding scholarships in the amounts of $250 in honor of Dave … [Read more...] about Around Town
Dear Felicia
Well sweetie pie, effen I was a bettin’ kind, I’d say we are finally gittin’ out of this lockdown, which a local cleric termed, “Covid-tide,” and might actually be going back to normal. I hafta say effen traffic on the I-95 corridor betwixt Greenwich … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Captain Thomas Boulevard For years I have wondered about the origin of the name of Savin Rock’s primary thoroughfare; the following was found in the 1968 Annual Report of the West Haven Redevelopment … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituaries
Eleanor O. Carter Eleanor O. Carter, born in Akron, Ohio January 27, 1927 passed away peacefully in Birchwood, Minnesota at her daughter Lori’s on May 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Howard Arthur Roberts and Hazel May. She is predeceased … [Read more...] about Obituaries
Gripevine
I have had a number of complaints from my readers about the dog droppings on the Green. I have had the opportunity to cross West Haven’s Green, sometimes on business and often just to sit awhile. I had to agree with my letter writers, it is not a … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, well, and more wells. Here we are in Memorial Day weekend, and it’s gonna be one o’ the strangest holidays we’ve seen here since forever. With the Wuhan Virus still besetting the state, and only in Phase I of the “reopening” under the diktat of … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Wolfe’s Bakery Part II See part 1 Fred Wolfe, Sr., today fondly remembered as “Pop” was known for his energy and enthusiastic conduct in the world of business, for he was certainly driven to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Obituary
Frank Zukoff Frank Zukoff, 61, of West Haven, Ct. passed away suddenly on May 15, 2020. He was loved by all for his comical personality. He leaves behind a son, Frank Zukoff of Florida, sisters, Patty (Dave) Muir of East Haven, Linda Konopka … [Read more...] about Obituary
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: I have received requests from readers interested in learning what efforts the local Chamber of Commerce and city officials utilize to bring new businesses into the city of West Haven. Several months ago I posed this … [Read more...] about Gripevine