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Archive: August 3, 2017

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A sporting life

Around town

Dear Felicia

Ferraro calls for the privatization of DMV

Festival 36 brings out thousands

GOP still the ‘Stupid Party’

Historian’s corner

Letters

Smith joins UNH Journalism School

State’s fiscal problems need more than stop-gap deals

Upgrades at Sandy Point get A-OK

West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field

WHCH partners with Authority for kids

This week’s photos

  • Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Elements, featuring a 12-piece band, are shown headlining the 36th annual Savin Rock Festival Saturday night, performing funky Earth, Wind & Fire nuggets in front of 10,000 spectators and setting Old Grove Park ablaze with a 90-minute-plus set of dance party favorites.
  • Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Festival 36 brings out thousands
    There were rides galore to thrill a young heart during the weekend Savin Rock Festival.
  • Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Festival 36 brings out thousands
    From left, Shane-O, Pauly, Joey and Reese of Pauly and the Goodfellas perform a high-energy, wise- cracking mix of music and humor, including Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1957 hit “Great Balls of Fire,” during “the ultimate show from the gangstas of soul” before a crowd of 5,000 happy faces Friday night.
  • A day of fun
    A day of fun
    City residents Ryan Walsh, 7, and his mother, Stacie Walsh, ride Marenna Amusements’ “Up, Up and Away” Samba Balloon Saturday afternoon.
  • Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Festival 36 brings out thousands
    Festival master of ceremonies Brian Smith battles Abbey Lonergan, 15, of Milford, and Mayor Edward M. O’Brien in Marenna Amusements’ “Rock Around the Clock” Water Gun Fun game Sunday afternoon
  • Music program gets a boost
    Music program gets a boost
    From left, Board of Education member Patrick R. Leigh receives a $5,000 check on behalf of the school district for the district’s music program from Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish, founder of the WimBash Beach Festival, on Saturday evening during the Savin Rock Festival. For the second year, organizers of the benefit music festival, held last August in the Grove, gave all event proceeds to the music program.
  • Nora and friends
    Nora and friends
    Nora Mullins, 13 recently organized a benefit concert for the West Haven Emer- gency Assistant Task Force (WHEAT). The concert, billed as “Nora and Friends,” featured singers Piper Birney, 14 of Wallingford, Jenna Earl, 13 of Hamden, Caitlin Gallagher, 13 of Hamden, Lexi Davidson, 13 of Hamden and Nora’s little brother, Christian Mullins, 10 of West Haven. The concert, which took place at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit raised around $400. Shown are: Nora Mullins, the Rev. Dr. Lisa D. Hahneman, rector of Holy Spirit, Christian Mullins, Jenna Earl, Lexi David- son, Rose Majestic, executive director of WHEAT, Caitlin Gallagher and Piper Birney.
  • Paddlin' along
    Paddlin' along
    Walking along the Arlington Street area Tuesday morning, Voice columnist Dan Shine caught this lone paddler getting in her early exercise. It was a good day to be on the water as temperatures and humidity began to soar as the fourth heat wave of the summer promised to arrive this week.
  • Mock trial MVPs
    Mock trial MVPs
    At a recent Mock Trial Team luncheon, three WHHS seniors were honored as most valuable persons. Pictured in the front row are: Front row -- Andrew Gordon, who will attend Cornell University; Evelyn Fabian, who will attend the University of Pennsylvania; and Paige Sheridan, who will be attending the UConn Honors Program. Second row – Keynote speaker Kharl Raynado, UConn Honors Program ’19 and next year’s Mock Trial Team captain Bobbie James. West Haven’s Mock Trial team has reached the quarterfinals more than any other team in the state, and holds the most state championships (5).
  • WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    Exploring nature along the Maltby Lakes was part of the day’s adventure for kids from the West Haven Community House Summer Program. Aided by guides from the Regional Water Authority, the kids fished, hiked and enjoyed a day in the outdoors.
  • WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    Exploring nature along the Maltby Lakes was part of the day’s adventure for kids from the West Haven Community House Summer Program. Aided by guides from the Regional Water Authority, the kids fished, hiked and enjoyed a day in the outdoors.
  • WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    WHCH partners with Authority for kids
    Exploring nature along the Maltby Lakes was part of the day’s adventure for kids from the West Haven Community House Summer Program. Aided by guides from the Regional Water Authority, the kids fished, hiked and enjoyed a day in the outdoors.
  • Editorial cartoon
    Editorial cartoon
  • Upgrades at Sandy Point get A-OK
    Upgrades at Sandy Point get A-OK
    Mayor Edward M. O’Brien praises city officials and West Haven Watershed Restoration Committee members July 26 for the recent improvements in the Sandy Point municipal parking lot on Beach Street as Councilman Nicholas W. Ruickoldt, D-2, looks on.
  • Historian's corner
    Historian's corner
    An artist’s rendering of St. Lawrence School, marking 100 years since its founding.
  • West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    On many a summer night the roar of engines could be heard along the shore as thousands came out to the West Haven Speedway to see such favorites as Bob Wilson and Jack Seither. Also known as Donovan Field, the covered grandstand surrounded a site that once housed West Haven High School football and baseball games. Years before there was an idea to play Hillhouse at Yale Bowl on Thanksgiving, the game was played at the field off Beach Street. The park, like so much else that was part of the Savin Rock area was closed and swept away with urban renewal.
  • West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    On many a summer night the roar of engines could be heard along the shore as thousands came out to the West Haven Speedway to see such favorites as Bob Wilson and Jack Seither. Also known as Donovan Field, the covered grandstand surrounded a site that once housed West Haven High School football and baseball games. Years before there was an idea to play Hillhouse at Yale Bowl on Thanksgiving, the game was played at the field off Beach Street. The park, like so much else that was part of the Savin Rock area was closed and swept away with urban renewal.
  • West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    West Haven Speedway aka Donovan Field
    On many a summer night the roar of engines could be heard along the shore as thousands came out to the West Haven Speedway to see such favorites as Bob Wilson and Jack Seither. Also known as Donovan Field, the covered grandstand surrounded a site that once housed West Haven High School football and baseball games. Years before there was an idea to play Hillhouse at Yale Bowl on Thanksgiving, the game was played at the field off Beach Street. The park, like so much else that was part of the Savin Rock area was closed and swept away with urban renewal.

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