The week in photos – August 17, 2023

An aerial view of the Frank Fitzgerald Sports complex.

One of the earliest attractions to the resort area that became Savin Rock was the Seaview Hotel. This postcard, dating from the turn of the 20th century shows the picturesque setting that was part of its charm. Well healed patrons strolled along the shore, and ate at some of the fine restaurants, including Wilcox’s Pier.

For the first time in 114 years, Washington School will not welcome a new class of students. The iconic building is scheduled for demolition later this year to make way for a new building.

West Haven Department of Public Works administrative clerk Diane Ascenzia, left, and administrative secretary Kara Comfort volunteer at the city’s designated Hometown Day at HazWaste Central in New Haven on Saturday. Ascenzia and Comfort gathered data and distributed paperwork from 8 a.m.-noon at the Long Wharf center, which collects and disposes of household hazardous waste, including oil paints, gardening products, swimming pool chemicals, antifreeze, batteries, waste oil and small propane cylinders. HazWaste is in the parking lot of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority at 90 Sargent Drive, just off Interstate 95’s Exit 46. The Municipal Planning Committee, composed of representatives from 16 area cities and towns, oversees HazWaste as part of each community’s Hometown Day. Drivers can drop off hazardous waste for free on Saturday mornings from mid-May through October.

West Haven native and now North Haven First Selectman Mike Freda was a longtime player in the West Haven Twilight League.

Recently, the long-anticipated re-opening of Coffee West at 535 Campbell Ave. Run by Bridges Health Care Coffee Haven West, is a space where patrons support young adults in their journey preparing to join the workforce. Shown are(left to right): Danelly Silva GM, Patty Horvath City Clerk, Jen Fiorillo Bridges CEO, Mayor Nancy Rossi, Simon McDonald Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Director.

Noreen Adams, the reigning Ms. Senior World Connecticut, was chosend appear in the July issue of Crowns Magaizine’s Red, White, Blue feature. The photo was taken at an event at the West Haven, Veterans Museum. She has become a voice for senior advocacy in her position. Anyone wishing to support her platform by downloading an issue or an issue of the magazine can contact her at: msnmadam@yahoo.com. She does appearances and fundraisers at no fee in order to advocate for seniors.

As many Westies are aware, Zarnowski Power Equipment, located at 301 Savin Ave, is a repair shop that services lawn mowers, snowblowers, and other power tools and sells used equipment.

So long! Board President Katie Farrell and West Haven Community House Executive Director Amy Guay-Macfarlane said goodbye to long-time board member Audrey Jefferson, whose term has ended. Jefferson, a West Haven Police Officer, was called, “a wonderful asset and advocate for us and has been a great supporter of our events and fundraising efforts,” by Guay-Macfarlane. She has agreed to help with the agency’s fundraising in the future as a non-board member.

The West Haven Community House added two named funds to its endowment at their annual meeting in June. Ellen Torello, is presented with a plaque by WHCH Board President Katie Farrell and Past President Mary Jane Morrissey for the Torello-Scannell Fund named for her late husband Thomas Torello, Rotarian and owner of Torello Tire and her late father Edward Scannell, a WHCH board member and treasurer.

The other named fund was created by former Librarian Connie Sacco, in honor of her late brother, Louis Sacco, Jr and her late sister Theresa Monaco. Accepting on her behalf is current Library Executive Director Coleen Bailie.

10-1 Gray Team, the 11-to-14-year-old champs of Park-Rec’s boys summer basketball league, show their medals at the Veterans Memorial Park courts July 31. Front row, from left, are Branko Finek, Kyle Villano, Tate Trevethan, Josh Johnson, Zeno Payton Jr. and Anthony Gagliardi. Back row, from left, are Trey Plummer, James Canavan, Faouzi Saibou, coach Phil Plummer, Kahlil Tomlinson, Kadrian Reeves and Mason Wright. 

The 12-0 Blue Team, the 7-to-10-year-old champions of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league, show their medals at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane on July 31. Front row, from left, are Venson Taylor, Bryce Rose, Bryce Hayden and Nico Pratt. Back row, from left, are Jackson Gabriele, Andrew Loehn, Giovanny Wilson, Luciano Chambrelli, coach Paul Chambrelli, Khylan Crawford, Paul Colon Jr., coach Steve DeCrescenzo, Luca DeCrescenzo and Michael Wilson.