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The week in photos – August 2, 2018

August 1, 2018 By whvoice

  • Fun sight!
    Fun sight!
    The first Shoreline Festival ended last weekend as a midway set up by George Marenna Amusements offered fun entertainment for city families and those from surrounding towns. The panorama gives a good idea of the success of the event and how it light up the night sky with fun for all.
  • Another milestone
    Another milestone
    Workers took a big step toward the reconstruction of West Haven High School this week as more than 45 concrete mixers lined up along Kelsey Avenue early Tuesday to lay a major slab, leading toward a newly designed high school, scheduled for opening in 2020.
  • Another milestone
    Another milestone
    Workers took a big step toward the reconstruction of West Haven High School this week as more than 45 concrete mixers lined up along Kelsey Avenue early Tuesday to lay a major slab, leading toward a newly designed high school, scheduled for opening in 2020.
  • Another milestone
    Another milestone
    Workers took a big step toward the reconstruction of West Haven High School this week as more than 45 concrete mixers lined up along Kelsey Avenue early Tuesday to lay a major slab, leading toward a newly designed high school, scheduled for opening in 2020.
  • Another milestone
    Another milestone
    Workers took a big step toward the reconstruction of West Haven High School this week as more than 45 concrete mixers lined up along Kelsey Avenue early Tuesday to lay a major slab, leading toward a newly designed high school, scheduled for opening in 2020.
  • Sunrise fishing
    Sunrise fishing
    Voice columnist Dan Shine caught this lone fisherman off the jetty near Lake Street last week. Dawn finds many early risers getting in an early walk, run or date with a fishing pole. Hot humid temps may prompt more to take part in the early morning rituals.
  • Editorial cartoon
    Editorial cartoon
  • Historian's corner
    Historian's corner
    The Charter Oak saved the Colony of Connecticut from turning over its Royal Charter. It fell in 1856
  • Cooling breezes
    Cooling breezes
    The city’s beaches have been busy this season, thanks to warm, humid weather that has stuck around. As we head into the so-called Dog Days of Summer, weather forecasters are calling for more hot, sultry weather that will make beach-goers, like these seen around the Bradley Rock area, looking for cool breezes and even more cooling surf.
  • Summer champs
    Summer champs
    The West Haven Park-Rec Boys Summer Basketball League recently completed its 20th season, and crowned its champions. Shown here is the 7-10 year-old 2018 winner.
  • Summer champs
    Summer champs
    The West Haven Park-Rec Boys Summer Basketball League recently completed its 20th season, and crowned its champions. Shown here is the 11-14 year-old 2018 champs.

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