The week in photos – August 19, 2021

A group of preschoolers enjoyed arts and crafts and games and pizza at a recent field day at the Community House. Staff is gearing up for the fall and accepting applications from families. For more information, visit www.whcommunityhouse.org.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi swore in John M. Carrano to the Board of Police Commissioners and new Vice-Chairman Paul E. Butler, Jr., at City Hall on July 28. Attending the ceremony were Carrano’s wife, Lori Carrano; his mother, Elissa Carrano; his son, John Carrano; and his daughter, Jeana Carrano. They were joined by Police Chief Joseph S. Perno. Carrano, who lives in West Shore, succeeds Commissioner Keith M. Sweeney, a former West Haven police officer and detective who retired in 1990 after an 11-year career. Carrano, the son of the late city police Officer Matthew Carrano, served on the Charter Revision Commission in 2018-19. He was on the Board of Education from 2001 to 2005, including a stint as chairman in 2003-05. Butler, a resident of West Shore who has served on the commission since 2011, was accompanied by his fiancé, Ruth Figueroa; his parents, Paul E. Butler, Sr. and Sandra Butler; his son Christopher Butler, a Hartford police officer; and Perno. Shown from left, Police Chief Joseph S. Perno, Carrano, Butler and Rossi.

Incoming Notre Dame High School senior Jack Weber on Aug. 2 presents West Haven High School Principal Dana Paredes with a backpack and more than two dozen bags and bins of back-to-school supplies he collected for the Westies on Wheels program. Weber, of Milford, a member of Notre Dame of West Haven’s varsity baseball team, collected over $1,200 of supplies donated by area families for the program, including spiral notebooks, pocket folders, pencil cases, scissors, glue sticks, and pother supplies.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and author and Voice columnist Dan Shine reveal the cover of West Haven’s forthcoming centennial book, “City of West Haven: Village to Town,” at City Hall on July 28. The new book, due later this month, will chronicle the stories and photos that shaped West Haven’s past 100 years. The content was sourced from the “Historian’s Corner” series written by Shine, one of the foremost authorities on West Haven history. The cover was photographed by James Holt and designed by Toni Perry. Rossi, the honorary chairwoman of the City of West Haven Centennial Celebration Committee, said the book was commissioned by the committee to commemorate West Haven’s 1921 birth and its incorporation by the General Assembly as Connecticut’s youngest town. The committee will announce more details soon.

The West Haven Historical Society had its “Christmas in July” craft sale at its Savin Avenue headquarters recently, and hundreds of people came out to see what gifts they could buy early for the Christmas season. Crafters from all over the area took up temporary residence on the grounds of the Poli House, while shoppers looked for bargains.

The West Haven Historical Society had its “Christmas in July” craft sale at its Savin Avenue headquarters recently, and hundreds of people came out to see what gifts they could buy early for the Christmas season. Crafters from all over the area took up temporary residence on the grounds of the Poli House, while shoppers looked for bargains.

The West Haven Historical Society had its “Christmas in July” craft sale at its Savin Avenue headquarters recently, and hundreds of people came out to see what gifts they could buy early for the Christmas season. Crafters from all over the area took up temporary residence on the grounds of the Poli House, while shoppers looked for bargains.

Wilcox’s Pavilion and carousel, circa 1908, was one of the big attractions for those visiting Savin Rock

City native Nick Carlino, center, presents his oil painting of the old West Haven Town Hall to Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and her executive assistant, Louis P. Esposito, Jr., at City Hall on July 28. Carlino, now of Northford, donated the framed painting to West Haven for display on the wood-paneled wall on the first floor of City Hall. The Victorian-era Town Hall, formerly at Main Street and Campbell Avenue, was erected in 1892 and dedicated in 1893, then the Orange borough of West Haven. The Richardsonian Romanesque building, a style of Romanesque Revival architecture used for major civic buildings nationwide, was demolished in 1968 to build the current City Hall, which was constructed there in 1969 and dedicated in 1970

The 11-to-14-year-old champs of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league show their medals July 26 at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane. The league, supervised by Park-Rec program coordinator Tom Conroy, just capped its 21st season.

The 7-to-10-year-old champions of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league show their medals July 26 at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane. The league, supervised by Park-Rec program coordinator Tom Conroy, just capped its 21st season.

It was back to the drawing board for Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven Mullins recently, along with graphic designer Allen Garlock. Mullins proposed a new design of the city’s flag, that attempted to incorporate its history. The original had the stars from the American flag, but the Union Jack and the state’s fl ag. A simpler design was determined: Westie Blue and White with the city seal in the center. The current flag is yellow with the City Seal. Mullins is soliciting comments on the new emblem.

The new expanded patio at Off -Shore restaurant, multicolor umbrellas and flags waving awaiting the afternoon crowds.

Savin Rock Roasting Company’s Tuesday Trivia Night is a big drawing card for the bistro.