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The week in photos – August 16, 2018

August 15, 2018 By whvoice

  • Illegal dumping irks City Hall
    Illegal dumping irks City Hall
    The site of the alleged illegal dumping incident behind the former Nick’s Luncheonette at 423 First Ave. on Aug. 1. Police later arrested and charged an employee of a West Haven landscaping company with two counts of illegal dumping. The infraction carries a fine of $219 per violation, according to state statute. The employee was also ordered to properly dispose of the trash and clean up the site.
  • Illegal dumping irks City Hall
    Illegal dumping irks City Hall
    The site since being “broom-cleaned” by the employee the next morning.
  • Couple marks 60 years married
    Couple marks 60 years married
    The Wolcotts today.
  • Couple marks 60 years married
    Couple marks 60 years married
    Gene and Annette Wolcott, Sept. 6, 1958
  • Rose opus on the Green
    Rose opus on the Green
    The West Haven Council on the Arts and Theatre West are presenting a modern rendition of the classic play and movie, 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose. The play has been updated as 12 Angry HuMens to reflect current life. 12 Angry HuMens will be presented free on the West Haven Green this Friday and Saturday night. It is directed by Salvatore DelGreco and highlights the talents of West Haven native, Robert James.
  • Historian's corner
    Historian's corner
    For decades Hubbard Pond was a mecca for skaters and hockey players once the weather turned cold. In the summer, area kids wandered back there for some swimming and a fish or two. Most of the area is built up with tract houses and suburban streets where once the family farm was spread.
  • Preparing to pour
    Preparing to pour
    With the beginning of school just around the corner, workmen at the WHHS reconstruction site are working double time to get concrete poured for foundational work. The plan is to get foundations in so the new building’s construction can begin. Plans call for sections of the building to be demolished and replaced with a fall 2020 deadline
  • Continuing to prep
    Continuing to prep
    With only two weeks before school reopens workman at the West Haven High School campus are attempting to get as much done as possible. Over the last several weeks major foundational work was done so construction for the redesigned building can begin. It is hoped the new school will be open in the fall of 2020.
  • Continuing to prep
    Continuing to prep
    With only two weeks before school reopens workman at the West Haven High School campus are attempting to get as much done as possible. Over the last several weeks major foundational work was done so construction for the redesigned building can begin. It is hoped the new school will be open in the fall of 2020.
  • Editorial cartoon
    Editorial cartoon
  • My two cents
    My two cents
    The Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex is marking its 30th season with the opening of the high school year. Opened in 1989 thousands of youngsters have enjoyed its venues.
  • My two cents
    My two cents
    The Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex is marking its 30th season with the opening of the high school year. Opened in 1989 thousands of youngsters have enjoyed its venues.
  • My two cents
    My two cents
    The Frank Fitzgerald Athletic Complex is marking its 30th season with the opening of the high school year. Opened in 1989 thousands of youngsters have enjoyed its venues.
  • My two cents
    My two cents
    Graduation is one of the highlight events at the stadium each year.
  • My two cents
    My two cents
    Football games at Ken Strong Stadium have been popular since the site opened in 1967.

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