Dear Eleanore Turkington: What is being done about all of the out-of-state registered vehicles of people living in West Haven? A lot of tax dollars being lost!! BG Dear BG: I contacted West Haven's Assessor, Ann Marie Gradoia … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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Dear Felicia
Howdy do, sweets. It’s been a while since we communicated so there is plenty of stuff to report. Of course, before that, here we are in June already. It seems like we were just shoveling the last of the snow off the veranda, and here we are setting … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a Glance
Juneteenth celebration June 8 West Haven’s fourth annual celebration of Juneteenth will take place on Saturday, June 8th, at Brent Watt Park, 24 Tile Street in Allingtown. Admission is free for all ages. The festivities will take place between … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Buddy’s Barber Shop Sometime during the years just before 1920, Ray Thomas opened Thomas Garage on Washington Avenue; it was a place where he fixed flats, charged batteries, and sold nineteen-cent gasoline to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Most people I know are fed up with the high cost of electricity. As a matter of fact, I read that in July our bill are going up by $39. I get very confused with my electric people and wonder where all the extra … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy, sweets. Hard to believe we’re in the middle o’ May already. It seems like jest a week or so ago we were bringing in the New Year. Don’t look now, but careening toward the half-way mark. The older we git, the faster it goes. With that … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a Glance
Memorial Day ceremony in Allingtown The Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association will host its annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Allingtown Green on Memorial Day morning, Monday, May 27. at 9. A marching procession of … [Read more...] about At a Glance
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Sacrifice of Abraham “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Near Dusseldorf, Germany April, 1945 Private Daniel R. “Bob” Shine sat in his … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Hidden Gems
By Bonnie Posick EDC member About a mile up the Boston Post Road in West Haven, next door to a used car dealership, Shana McCarthy has created an oasis. Inner Essence Spa and Wellness Center moved to this location in March of 2019, after … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Recently I spotted a huge billboard in our state that displayed a warning to motorists that there was a law in Connecticut that showed a penalty to drivers concerning driving and texting. I wasn't aware that … [Read more...] about Gripevine