By Dan Carlin Voice Columnist The Armstrong Rubber Company (From 2009) Part I See part 2 The year was 1912. Woodrow Wilson was elected president, the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg and sank—and the Armstrong … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I’ve lived across the West Haven Beach for the last five years. I can’t tell you how many times I have called the mayor complaining about people driving and seeing people trying to cross the street. It’s a law that … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well, it took a while, but now that summer is here, it seems it wants to let us know it’s really here. For the last little while, honeybunch, we’ve been sweltering through a heat wave that we haven’t seen in these parts for a while. I say it “took a … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Life Before the Interstate Highway System In Connecticut, most of Interstate 95 was opened for travel on January 2, 1958; on that same day, construction of Interstate 91 was just beginning. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
West Haven and high taxes: a short history
By Bill Riccio, Jr.Voice Editor If I had to admit it, the number of times this writer has gone onto the West Haven Voice Facebook page can be counted on the fingers of one hand. While I do have a Facebook account, and do peruse it occasionally – … [Read more...] about West Haven and high taxes: a short history
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I am aware that a lot of people walk around (the Boardwalk). It is a scenic route off the road that is peaceful and away from noisy cars and road pollution. If you haven’t noticed, both the walking lane and bicycle … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Top o’ the week to ya, honeybunch! Hard to believe we’re already in the midst o’ July. But we knew that cuz the Fourth o’ July not only passed, but Cobina’s neighborhood sounded like a re-enactment of the third Battle of the Marne. For two weeks … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Pfaff’s Family Market Part II There are times when many of us navigate the Sea of Life in the manner of a rudderless ship, drifting at the whim of the wind and the tides. But this was not the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: For the past three months there has been no American Flag at Seth Haley School. This is a public building and I have noticed some public schools have the flag up and some do not. This is a disgrace during a … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, sweets, but here it is the end o’ June and – finally – life seems to be getting back to what we can term “normal.” Of course, the barbarians are storming the gates, tearing down statues and causing ruckuses that they themselves can’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia