The week in photos – April 17, 2025

West Haven and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are photographed at the West Haven Water Pollution Control Plant at 2 Beach St. on June 10, 2024.

A rendering of the new Pompea School of Business, which was aided by a donation from alumus Dennis Martin ‘81.

Subdeacon Steven R. Mullins carries a wooden crucifix as the Rev. Thomas Jackson leads the choir and parishioners of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in the Palm Procession down the church aisle; commemorating Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem.

The Friends of the West Haven Library recently gathered for the annual volunteers luncheon. Shown are: Robbi LaBelle, Wun Wong, Karl Ulsamer, and Melissa Marguy.

Schools throughout the system participated in the 23rd annual National Healthy Schools Day, April 8. Various activities were included, giving the children hands-on lessons, and young adults science-oriented presentations and experiments.

Schools throughout the system participated in the 23rd annual National Healthy Schools Day, April 8. Various activities were included, giving the children hands-on lessons, and young adults science-oriented presentations and experiments.

The First Church of Christ, otherwise known as First Congregational Church, recently rededicated and blessed its iconic steeple, which underwent a nine-month restoration. The new steeple has inset lighting to keep the building in view during the night as well as a fresh paint job and polishing of the weathervane. Afterward parishioners and city officials gathered in the Fellowship Hall. Shown are: Steve Hildrich (Church Historian), Ruth Costa (Chair of Deacons), Christopher Vargo (Chairman of the Board of Trustees), Councilwoman Anne Heffernan, Rep. Bill Heffernan, Mayor Dorinda Borer, John Lewis (City Clerk) and Councilman Gary Donovan.

The First Church of Christ, otherwise known as First Congregational Church, recently rededicated and blessed its iconic steeple, which underwent a nine-month restoration. The new steeple has inset lighting to keep the building in view during the night as well as a fresh paint job and polishing of the weathervane. The Rev. Carl Howard, pastor, is shown offering the Prayer of Rededication following the regular service.

Kittikhom "Bank" Tighe performs a routine in the Mr. Westie competition.

Ismael Alvarez-Xocoytl performs in the Mr. Westie competition.

Mr. Westie 2004, Levi Jordan crowns Mr. Westie 2025 Ismael Alvarez-Xocoyotl.

From left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine, Jr. and assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko on the dock of the April Street boat launch Monday.

The Collonade as it appeared, circa 1910s, in a photo with the words, “Mardi Gras, Savin Rock, 1911.

The Collonade as it appeared, circa 1910s, in a full view postcard.

Sophie Mazuroski returns a backhand against North Haven.

Sarah Davey stretches at first base to get the out against Guilford.

Toomy Vets blocks the progress of a Sheehan player.

Tyler McColgan sprints around a Sheehan Titans defender.

Delaney Johnston takes a crosscheck to protect the ball versus the Branford Hornets.

Natalie Gallo deals from the circle versus Stratford.

Chloe Whelan gathers the ball and tries to evade a Branford defender.