Basins treated for mosquitos
The Health Department, together with the Department of Public Works, has begun treating catch basins and other potential mosquito breeding sites throughout the city.
The preventive action, launched late last month, is aimed at reducing the possibility of human cases of West Nile virus by reducing the number of disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Farmers Market now open
The Tony Inzero Farmers Market opened its 2023 season today next to the Oak Street Beach parking lot off Captain Thomas Boulevard.
The market, nestled on the right side of the beach lot, will include state farmers selling homegrown fruits and vegetables and crafters selling wares from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through Oct. 14.
It will feature artisan breads by Hoffman Unlimited LLC, sauces and jams by Chile King LLC, and salts, oils and vinegars by Dash N’ Drizzle.
On Saturday, the Start of the Season celebration will include food trucks and live entertainment.
The farmers market is partnering with ArtsWestCT this season to showcase a variety of entertainment, such as live performances and unique demonstrations, at the Saturday markets.
Downtown 6 plays Grove
The West Haven Summer Concert Series will continue at 7 p.m. July 13 in Old Grove Park on Palace Street with Downtown 6, “Connecticut’s premier dance cover band.”
The “Thursday Night Live!” concert is free and presented by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and the West Haven Department of Parks and Recreation.
Brush collections set
Starting this month, brush will be picked up in the first and third weeks of each month.
Trip to Aqua Turf
The West Haven Senior Center is offering a bus trip to the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on Sept. 12 for an afternoon of ’60s and ’70s classics performed by Rainere Martin as Donna Summer and The Brass Attack Band.
‘Animal Warriors’ at Vets Museum
The West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center will be having a presentation, Animal Warriors Throughout History, told by Judy Smith, on Saturday, July 15, at noon. Smith was a resident of West Haven for 34 years and has been a private tutor for ESL and elementary school students.
She was previously an ESL teacher at the University of New Haven at the Language School and volunteered at the Louis Piantino Library for over 15 years.
Smith has published a children’s book, “The Day the Earthworms Took Over.” In her presentation, she will talk about the many types of animals that have been used in the military over the years.
There is no charge for the presentation, but donations are welcome.