West Haven Chamber of Commerce examiner Nicole Criscio, right, expedites a verified driver’s license renewal for Mayor Nancy R. Rossi at West Haven City Hall’s DMV Express on Tuesday, the first day of the center’s expanded hours. The service center, which had operated until 3:30 p.m. two days a week, is now open Tuesday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.The center, which processes license and ID card renewals, is DMV’s first fully managed center under municipal direction. Sponsored by the city, it is operated by the chamber in the lower level of City Hall, 355 Main St.
Dominic's cited for 40 years
omenic’s Apizza owner Domenic Giannotti, center, receives a citation for 40 years in business from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, third from left, on Sept. 12 at 18 Ocean Ave. Marking the occasion are, from left, City Clerk Deborah Collins; Giannotti’s daughter, Kyle; mayoral Executive Assistant Lou Esposito; and Giannotti’s son, Domenic. Rossi recognized Giannotti, a longtime city resident who has been making pizzas and grinders for takeout in the Baybrook Shopping Center since 1978.
Historian's corner
The automatic pinsetter at Woodlawn has been around since the beginning.
Editorial cartoon
Player of the Week
Justin Medina (3) is the Vio’s Sports Plus/Westie Blue Player of the Week. To read about the Player of the Week and learn about all of your West Haven sports, including game stories, photos, videos and more, visit www.westieblue.com.
Westies top Greenies for first win
West Haven’s Tylen Jennette breaks into the open in last week’s win over Hamden at Ken Strong Stadium.
Alley-oop!
The Blue Devils’ Trey Lewis (21) goes high to stop a Shelton pass in last week’s game at Ken Strong Stadium.
Dishing off!
West Haven’s Javier Yanez (9) looks to complete a pass against Shelton in last week’s SCC match at Ken Strong Stadium.
ND harriers, gridders gain first wins of the year
Warren Murphy ran for 200 yards and two touchdowns as football beat New London 33-19 for first win of season.
Mites victorious
Seahawks’ back Tristian Crawford (20) races for the end zone in the Mighty Mite’s 24-12 win over Manchester.
Running to paydirt!
West Haven Seahawks’ back Azriel Pizarro (4) breaks away from Manchester defenders for a score. The ‘Hawks Mighty Mite team visited Manchester over the weekend and was able to come away with a 24-12 win