By Dan Shine Voice Columnist May V. Carrigan Ed Note: We thank Valerie Forte Vitali for contributing to this article The following proclamation hangs on the office wall at Carrigan Middle School: At a Regular Meeting of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Around Town
Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Oak Grove Cemetery will be held on April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery office. Office Hours canceled The scheduled office hours of 10th District Councilman Barry Lee Cohen set for … [Read more...] about Around Town
Dear Felicia
It’s been quite a couple o’ weeks, honeybunch. In fack, it’s been three weeks since we last corresponded. We pushed back the second isshew of the month to this week cuz herronner was putting together the Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal. But like … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Many of you have written to Gripe Vine seeking assistance in replacing or improving the sidewalks in your neighborhoods. Conditions such as cracked, broken or crumbled sidewalks that posed dangers to pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
The Lone Sailor I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: This is the third time I have written you about commercial vehicles (dump trucks included) that park in a residential neighborhood on Jones Hill Road, Bellvue and Hillside Avenue upper and lower. I have … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Fall prevention class The Center for Disability Rights invites the public to a free event for a Balance and Fall Prevention class. The public can either attend March 12, from 10 to 11, or March 16 from 3 to 4. The classes will be held at … [Read more...] about Around Town
Dear Felicia
Hard to believe, honeybunch, but the calendar toined on Sundee, and it’s March! March! And, it came in like the calmest lamb. As usual we are havin’ a few days of spring-like weather around the burg, but that usually portends a cold snap, the likes … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Gesner & Mar Shipyard This week we continue our discussion of New Haven Topography: A visitor to Savin Rock might wonder why a statue of a lone sailor stands at the edge of the Old Grove. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have begun to become impressed with the cooperation my readers have received from out Councilmen and Councilwomen recently. Most of these city representatives have been responding promptly to your inquiries. It can … [Read more...] about Gripevine