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
Column
Dear Felicia
The month is rolling and we’re gettin’ closer to Turkey Day. That is exhibited by the fack that Sammy Bluejay was flutterin’ about the Green t’other afternoon and the angels and toy soldiers are out and the preparations for the annual tree-lighting … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
BPGC to meet The Bradley Point Garden Club of West Haven will hold its monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Ora Mason Library, 260 Benham Hill Road. The program will be the Gift Exchange. Call Marie at (203) 878-8428 … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: I have never written to you in the past, but I feel the need to ask for your assistance.I live on Andrea Drive, a cul-de-sac in a very small neighborhood. The houses, roads and sidewalks are approximately 20 years … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well sweets, by the time yew git this missive, the Election of 2019 will be in the books. As I scribe this week’s installment of this almost-50-year communication we’ve had with one another, I am struck by the fack that things in the berg are perty … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
At a glance
Howard ordination set Sunday The First Congregational Church of West Haven will celebrate the ordination of the Rev. E. Carl Howard on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the Church on the Green, 464 Campbell Ave. Members and friends of Pastor Carl are … [Read more...] about At a glance
Historian’s Corner
Silver’s Drug Shop Part IV By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Over the years, Silver's employed dozens and scores of West Haveners. According to Dave Silver, "Many of the part time positions were held by high school students who remained with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripe Vine
Gripe Vine Readers: Last week a reader wrote and complained of rats in her backyard as well as her neighbors, across from Colonial Boulevard Brook. The individual who complained, indicated she couldn’t see why they have to pay for an exterminator … [Read more...] about Gripe Vine
Dear Felicia
As Iyam writing this week’s missive sweets, we are between rain storms. Whilst the mavens of the boob tube were tellin’ us this morning was gonna be sunny and bright with rain later, Cobina woke up to see rain falling – yet again. The begonias can’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around town
Museum open house Ward-Heitmann House Museum is participating in Connecticut’s Open House Day.Come listen to the sounds of the museum’s Melodeon reed organ built in New Haven in the 1860’s. Then stop and make something in the working blacksmith … [Read more...] about Around town