The week in photos – April 4, 2019

Nick Milas in his new location.

The new spot took nine months to renovate.

Cardio Drumming was a big hit with students, parents and staff from West Haven Community House’s after-school program at Seth Haley School

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon March 13 with Sweet Cookie Bakery owner Jesus Manuel Paredes, far right, to celebrate the bakery’s grand opening at 543 Campbell Ave., formerly Lebanese Cuisine. Also marking the occasion are, from left, Tax Collector Dorothy Chambrelli; Manuel’s nephew and business partner, Aneury Minaya Paredes; Rossi’s executive assistant, Lou Esposito; and Sweet Cookie baker Leyla Ward. The new downtown bakery, open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays.

Community Connections’ Residential Services, a program of the West Haven Community House, recently celebrated 35 years of service providing community integration and staff supports for adults with intellectual disabilities in West Haven. The Community House operates two state-licensed group homes, five apartments that off er 24-hour supervised living arrangements and individualized home supports. The 35th anniversary celebration, which took place at Anthony’s Ocean View, included more than 75 family, friends and staff of the program. Shown in photo, from left to right, are four residents who have been in the program since its inception in 1984; Sharon, Enaida, Barbara and Michael.

The First Church sanctuary as it looked circa 1891.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz addresses the opening of the 2019 Women’s Leadership Confernce sponsored by West Haven and Orange Women in Business, a networking group of the West Haven and Orange Chambers. The conference had 200 female high school and college students, as well as local area businesswomen and chamber members and adults from across region to hear inspirational speakers from the University of New Haven, United Way of Greater New Haven and People’s United Bank. Four scholarships were awarded as part of the event.

West Haven’s Angela Borelli checks Sacred Heart’s Elizabeth Tine in. last week’s season opener. Angela’s Westies fell in the opener, 15-5.

Goalkeeper Nicole Gatison hopes teammate Caitin Walker can lend a hand on defense in the Westies’ opening season match last week against Sacred Heart Academy.

Notre Dame baseball starting pitcher Ryan Sullivan in action in the Green Knights season opening win at Immaculate at Saturday.

Connor Smith making a save in the Green Knights lacrosse win over Pomperaug to complete double-header sweep. The lacrosse team took home a 12-4 win.