Welcome to Behind the Stacks, the go-to column from the West Haven Public Library! We’ll bring you lists of upcoming programs, book recommendations, hidden gems in our collection, and ways to make the most of your library. Whether you’re a lifelong … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist A Most Unlikely Hero Our West Haven city seal shows young Thomas Painter looking out to sea through a pocket telescope—what he was looking at was the approach of a massive force of British infantry, as they … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
Here we are in the latter stages of February and land sakes, honeybunch, this has been one o’ the coldest, wettest we’ve seen in a long time. It seems we’re having a storm every two days or so, and when we think it’s over, the next one comes rolling … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: It has been an interesting twenty years writing Gripe Vine for the West Haven Voice! I have written for a number of newspapers, and I must admit, The Voice has been one of the most stimulating, interesting and … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Days of the Nickel Hot Dog Noted This week we will reprise the words of West Haven’s beloved Historian Harriet C. North, as offered on Oct. 13, 1988: Images courtesy of Marc Friedland. In our … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: West Haven’s deduction from the real estate assessment is currently $6,000. With the assessment rate going up with reevaluation, is there a chance the Veteran’s deduction could go up to $9,000 like some other towns … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy do, dearie. January is gone and the coldest month of the year – usually, tho’ January was setch that Cobina’s timbers were shivered on more than one occasion – and we wonder effen we’re gonna have a big snow before it’s all over. February seems … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Winter Recess My, how times have changed! February, 1959 The boy leaned over the back of the sofa and steamed up the living room window with his breath; then he traced a big “D” on the glass with … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
It’s been quite somethin’ this month here in the Asylum by the Sea, at least weather-wise, hon. When they said we were gonna have a cold January, the weather guys and gals weren’t kidding. Getting the ole gassamobuggy to start on any morning – heck, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine readers, I received a number of questions relating to the structure of a wooden fence on private property. According to Stephen Hotchkiss, a representative from the West Haven Planning and Zoning office, he was kind enough to … [Read more...] about Gripevine