Our Readers: Apple Festival and the Italian Festival were nice events

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At 10/01/2006 3:21 PM, Strutrue said...

Not sure how to leave just a general comment unrelated to any news story that's been posted but:
On a lighter brighter note I think the Apple Festival and the Italian Festival were very nicely done.

At 10/01/2006 11:26 PM, Westie said...

I agree, they were very nice events. Just a point of interest though, neither of the events were "city" events and organized by private citizens working together. The Apple Festival was a Church event organized by the Congregational Church on the Green, and the Italian Festival was organized by a committee chaired by none other than our former first lady Dorinda Borer. No political leanings here but really a nice job by all involved. You gotta call them as you see them.

I didn't attend the Apple Festival, but I agree that the Italian Festival was a nice event. However, there was little or no publicity for either event, and very little support by city hall, including no mention in the "City Notes", which goes out to their mailing list (you can sign up at: http://cityofwesthaven.com/registerforannouncements.asp - I believe only your email address and maybe your name is required).

Ironically, according to the City Notes of 9/29 , apparently the City of West Haven is going to hold a Homecoming event:

West Haven plans first Homecoming Festival

The city will hold its first Homecoming Festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 on the Green.

The festival, featuring West Haven High School clubs, activities, athletics and organizations, will include performances by the high school’s band, cheerleaders, choir and theater group.

The public event, which will also include food, beverages, contests and games, will serve as a pep rally for West Haven’s Oct. 20 football game vs. Xavier-Middletown at 7 p.m. at Ken Strong Stadium. The festival’s rain date is Oct. 18.

Anyone who wants to volunteer for the homecoming can call festival Chairman Frank Biancur Jr. at 937-3594.