By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Green, 1920s Part VIII - Conclusion See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, or Part 7 On the southeast corner of Campbell and Main was the what is today known as the … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Dear Gripe Vine Readers: Quite often my readers ask, “You quote comments from West Haven’s Councilmen and Councilwomen. What I would like to know is just what do they do for our community?” A good question, readers. In my experience, I would … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are in the last week o’ November, and all thoughts are starting to turn toward the big holidays, with Thanksgiving being the beginnin’ in some ways. Here at the papyrus, we’ve noticed that the usual hullaballoo around the political scene has … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Christmas celebration New Life Church located at 255 Jones Hill Road. invite you and your children (ages 5-10) to its first Christmas Celebration on Dec. 14, from 10-1:15.The Christmas Celebration will include: Decorating of gingerbread … [Read more...] about Around Town
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist West Haven Green, 1920s Part VII See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 or Part 8 Katherine Held was born in 1915; today she is 104 years old, and still has a sharp and lucid … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: Back at the beginning of October I wrote that there are holes and crevices on Knox Street. Perhaps we are being forgotten because this is a dead end street. This complaint is specifically located at the entrance to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
We are one week to Thanksgiving, honeybunch, this time next week, the Mystick Maidens of the Marsh will be convening under the direction of Tina Peckingham at the Cove River area to celebrate the day with everyone else in the berg. Mama had it right, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Holiday Fair The annual Holiday Fair, sponsored by the West Haven Historical Society, is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10- 4. The Fair will be held at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave., opposite the West Haven Green. The event will … [Read more...] about Around Town
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Four Centuries of West Haven Green Part Six See - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 7 or Part 8 We wish to thank Peter J. Malia for contributing parts 1-6 of this series- … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I read your column regularly and wonder at the diversity of topics you are confronted with. I may as well add mine. I am sick and tired of the lack of concern for other motorists who are facing motor vehicles … [Read more...] about Gripevine