The week in photos – July 23, 2020

West Haven campers participate in a painting activity provided by Picasso Parties of 944 Ocean Ave. The recent event is the first of three offered at the Department of Parks and Recreation’s playground camps this summer.

On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and was honored with a parade.

On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and was honored with a parade.

On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and was honored with a parade.

On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and was honored with a parade.

On Thursday, July 9, Gerard “Jerry” Canadeo celebrated his 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends, and was honored with a parade.

The sand the surf was a big drawing card over the last week as sweltering temperatures enveloped much of the nation, and all of New England. The heatwave saw temperatures top out over 90 with heat-index numbers well over 100. Heat advisories have been the norm over the last few days, and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in the next few days. This was taken by Voice Columnist Dan Shine toward the beach area near Tyler Street.

Before the Interstate took over long-distance travel, state roads were the means of transportation, and with them a new innovation, “motels” or “auto parks.”

Friends of the West Haven Public Library kicked off a Sidewalk Chalk Project at the Main Library, 300 Elm St, on July 15. Originally intended for when the library opened back up on July 1, some pesky rain was in the forecast. The first phase of the project is at the front entrance and includes inspirational quotes. It will soon wrap about the Campbell Avenue side.

Friends of the West Haven Public Library kicked off a Sidewalk Chalk Project at the Main Library, 300 Elm St, on July 15. Originally intended for when the library opened back up on July 1, some pesky rain was in the forecast. The first phase of the project is at the front entrance and includes inspirational quotes. It will soon wrap about the Campbell Avenue side.

Friends of the West Haven Public Library kicked off a Sidewalk Chalk Project at the Main Library, 300 Elm St, on July 15. Originally intended for when the library opened back up on July 1, some pesky rain was in the forecast. The first phase of the project is at the front entrance and includes inspirational quotes. It will soon wrap about the Campbell Avenue side.

Friends of the West Haven Public Library kicked off a Sidewalk Chalk Project at the Main Library, 300 Elm St, on July 15. Originally intended for when the library opened back up on July 1, some pesky rain was in the forecast. The first phase of the project is at the front entrance and includes inspirational quotes. It will soon wrap about the Campbell Avenue side.

Young laborers from the West Haven Summer Youth Employment Program were out on Beach Street Tuesday morning picking up debris all the way to the Sandy Point parking area. The action was captured by resident Ginny Barrett . The team went up Second Avenue as well, which has seen in increase in traffic and debris because of storm drain reconstruction on Beach Street. Each summer the city hires young people to help keep the city cleaner, and, despite the heat, these teens worked hard.

Young laborers from the West Haven Summer Youth Employment Program were out on Beach Street Tuesday morning picking up debris all the way to the Sandy Point parking area. The action was captured by resident Ginny Barrett . The team went up Second Avenue as well, which has seen in increase in traffic and debris because of storm drain reconstruction on Beach Street. Each summer the city hires young people to help keep the city cleaner, and, despite the heat, these teens worked hard.

Tyler Jones lines a single in Connecticut Elite Baseball League action last week. The West Haven entry is 7-3 going into this week’s play.