The week in photos – August 21, 2025

Flanked by West Haven’s lifeguard staff, head lifeguard Jack Miklos, center, receives a citation from Mayor Dorinda Borer on Aug. 12 for his recent rescue of a young male swimmer in distress near the pedestrian bridge off Sea Bluff Beach. With them are, from left, Councilman Gary Donovan, D-4, and Pool and Waterfront Coordinator Margaret Ruggiero of the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

Lifelong Westie Carmel Gambardella celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 9. Gambardella marked the “momentous” occasion with friends and loved ones.The centenarian received a citation from Mayor Dorinda Borer for “leading a remarkable life."

The 2025 Annawon Lodge Fellowcraft Club Scholarship Award was presented to Christian Mullins. Mullins, who graduated West Haven High School last June, was President of the National Honor Society and Co-Captain of the Boys Track and Field Team. He is attending Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, where he is studying pre-med and running Division 1 track. Fellowcraft Club President, Past Master Joey McVety presents the check to Mullins, as his father Past Master Steven R. Mullins and current Worshipful Master Douglas Turcotte, III look on

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from right, applauds as Damon Davis, holding scissors, cuts the ribbon with his mother, Samuella Marlow, holding shovel, to celebrate the grand opening of the Imani Community Garden on Terrace Avenue in memory of his 6-year-old sister, Imani Davis-Marlow, on Aug. 13. With them are, from left, “Q” Washington, Michael Miranda Sr., former 5th District Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton, West Haven state Rep. Treneé McGee, city project coordinator Ernie Chiarelli, 5th District Councilman Mackie McMillian and Levi Jordan Sr., who was Imani’s best friend.

It started with a dream: The Imani Community Garden - before.

It started with a dream: The Imani Community Garden - after.

The West Haven Police Department- Retired Officers Association recently awarded a $500 scholarship to West Haven High School Senior Quadir Blue. Quadir will attend University of New Haven in the fall for Forensic Science. The ROA presents scholarships every year to high school seniors who are pursuing criminal justice field. ROA President John Jarvie presents Quadir a check while Vice President Paul Raucci and treasurer Bill Conlan looks on.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from left, cheers as The Breakwall owners Brendan and Katrina Snow help their daughter, Emelia, cut the ribbon to officially open their restaurant’s new outdoor patio at 305 Captain Thomas Blvd. on Aug. 7. Joining the ribbon-cutting are, from left, Councilwoman Dawn Callahan, D-6, and Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. During the chamber-organized ceremony, the husband-wife owners thanked Borer and the city for awarding a grant that paid for the new concrete patio and its decorative black aluminum fencing.

The Gray Team, the champions of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Girls Summer Fun Basketball League, show their trophies at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane on Aug. 7. Front row, from left: Abigail Campbell, Laurelle George, Nanni Mitchell and Kavia Henry. Back row, from left: Reina Dormevil, Aria Cannon-Perry, coach Jaelynn Mitchell, Jaylie Dupree, Leia Santana and Jaearrah Mitchell. The league just capped its 25th season and is overseen by Park-Rec program coordinator Margaret Longo and court supervisor Gaelle Frazer.

The White 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 23. Front row, from left: Josh Jordan, Bryce Hayden, Khiry Lamothe and Carter Burrell. Back row, from left: Jack Fernandez, Nathan D’Aurio, Cayden Russell, Nicholas Pratt , assistant coach Josh Jordan and coach Colleen Jordan.

The Navy Blue 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 23. Front row, from left: coach Brian Tillman, Dante Douthit, Jay’Ceon Greene, Khylan Crawford, Luis Cruz, Jayden Lopez, Cayden Carter and coach Don Simmons. Back row, from left: Hosea Lattimore, Jayden Potter, Tristian Crawford, Zyair Vilsaint, BJ Bagley and Bryson Bagley.

Tom Unger has been on the sidelines for West Haven since 2015 and has taught math since his coming to West Haven. He has a solid resume of coaching, including on the collegiate and high school levels. He is shown on the sideline during a past contest.

Tom Unger has been on the sidelines for West Haven since 2015 and has taught math since his coming to West Haven. He has a solid resume of coaching, including on the collegiate and high school levels. He is shown following his hiring as WHHS latest head coach. Flanking him are Athletic Directors Mike Anquillare and Joe Morrell.