By Dan Shine Voice Columnist I’ll be Home for Christmas I'll be home for ChristmasYou can count on mePlease have snow and mistletoeAnd presents on the treeChristmas Eve will find meWhere the love-light gleamsI'll be home for ChristmasIf … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripe Vine Readers, This is the time of year when we all reflect on the past days and months and for years, going on 17 years, at the end of each year, I publish in Gripe Vine, the highlights, both good that had occurred during 2019. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Before we git onto the pre-Christmas gift list to the politicos around town. Cobina has to correct something. Last week, yores truly said one Andrea Tallamelli was chairman o’ the Bored of Ed. It is, in fact, Cebi Waterfield. Cobina made a mistake in … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
GOP holiday party The West Haven Republican Town Committee is hosting a Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Johnny's Grille from 6-9. Price is $15 per person, cash bar. Those attending are asked to bring food items for WHEAT or a toy … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
Y2K, The Year 2000 By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Any child who grew up in the 1950s or 1960s will remember a popular cartoon program about a family known as The Jetsons. The Jetson family reflected the vision that most of us … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have received complaints concerning this illegal dumping and have sent them out to the affected councilmen. No results: I thought I would like you to read the following notes and look at these photos. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
It look as if we’re gonna have a bit o’ the white stuff on the ground by the time yew git this missive, honey bunch. Whilst we’ve had two big days o’ rain – someone said about two inches were expected – it looks like it’s gonna git cold quick and … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Christmas Fest First Congregational Church is hosting its annual Christmas Fest on the Green on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 to 2:30. The festival will have exciting craft and candy vendors, lunch, bake sale, and a kids’ activity table and … [Read more...] about Around Town
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Hurricane of 1950 Note: This week, we defer to a past First Church Historian, Marjorie Phelps, and part of a narrative she gave to the Vacation Bible School in August, 1960: … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I saw your question in the Nov. 28 edition of the West Haven Voice asking who runs the Apple Festival and whether it would be possible to relocate it to the Grove. I am the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the … [Read more...] about Gripevine