Department of Parks and Recreation’s Painter Park Day Camp celebrates its “Campers of the Session,” led by camp director Chuck Asarisi, back, at the end of the two-week session for ages 6-12 recently. Asarisi has been a seasonal employee of the department’s day camp program since 1987, when he was 15. Park-Rec offered four two-week sessions this year — one more than normal — because of school dismissing earlier.
Sasso Tile Co. marks a century in business
The owners of The Sasso Tile Co. of 55 Dogburn Road Extension receive a citation July 20 from Mayor Edward M. O’Brien, second from left, marking the company’s centennial anniversary. From left, Peter Sasso, Lawrence Sasso, matriarch Rosemary Sasso, 92, Anthony Laudano, Judi Sasso and Marybeth Sasso. Reading the citation aloud, O’Brien recognized the family’s successful venture in the tile business, saying, “Since 1917, Sasso Tile has enriched the tapestry of our community.” For the 100-years-in-the-making celebration, the Sassos wined and dined relatives, friends and purveyors in the rear, tent-covered parking lot with a craft beer station operated by Thimble Island Brewing Co. of Branford and pizza and cupcake trucks operated by Big Green Truck of New Haven and The Cupcake Break of Vernon.
Thompson School
In its heyday, Thompson School graduated many notable youngsters who went on to careers in various professions. The photo above pictures the graduating class of 1961. The school has been closed for years, and was finally sold.
City, contractors partner to rehab blighted houses
The blighted Harold Street house before contractor Brian Banning spruced it up.
City, contractors partner to rehab blighted houses
Mayor Edward M. O’Brien and contractor Brian Banning on July 18 stand in front of a ranch- style house at 41 Harold St. that Banning recently refurbished.
Catch of the day
Alison Frazer, 11, of West Haven, hooks a sunfish during the city’s 21st annual fishing derby for anglers 9 and older Friday at the Maltby Lakes off Route 34. The free program, which teaches the basics of fishing, is offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education, or CARE, program, which provided the instruction and fishing rods.
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Historian's corner
St. Lawrence Church as it appeared in 1947.
Historian's corner
An illustration of St. Lawrence School and Pastoral Center
