Mayor Nancy Rossi reads a citation honoring Christian Sandor (center) and his colleague Joe Lombard, who saved Fred Santoro (right) at Indian Wells State Park, Aug. 1. Lombard was unable to attend the ceremony due to illness.
Centenary
Pat Herbert was honored at the West Haven Community House, Tuesday, marking her 100th birthday. Seen talking with Marilyn Molloy, the longtime board member and community activist was joined by many well-wishers and the various organizations of which she has been part.
City mourns death of GOP’s Marchitto
Jennie Recchia Marchitto
Editorial cartoon
Historian's corner
Hazy skies bring beautiful sunrises during the “Dog Days” of summer.
Grid practice
West Haven High School’s Blue Devils began pre-season practice this week at Ken Strong Stadium. The Westies are looking for a CIAC Class LL berth this season, set to open Sept. 7.
Grid practice
West Haven High School’s Blue Devils began pre-season practice this week at Ken Strong Stadium. The Westies are looking for a CIAC Class LL berth this season, set to open Sept. 7.
Shore action!
Beach soccer was the order of the day over the weekend with the annual tournament, this year played near the Dawson Avenue firehouse. Many teams from the area play their favorite sport on fields marked out by ropes, and compete for the championshipo in various age groups.
Shore action!
Dawson Avenue beach was the venue for the annual beach soccer tournament, which brings out hundreds of kids from all parts of the state.
Shore action!
Dawson Avenue beach was the venue for the annual beach soccer tournament, which brings out hundreds of kids from all parts of the state.
Fashionistas
Participants of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s fashion camp receive a certificate of completion from Park-Rec assistant Natalie Callentano, left, and a sewing kit from Hobby Quest instructor Leah Julian, right, on Friday at the department’s Painter Park office. Each girl designed, created and sewed a shirt, skirt, vest and clutch pocketbook during the five day camp, which culminated in the girls walking a runway to show off their creations.
New UNH officer takes oath
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi swears in new University of New Haven police Officer Elisa Tuozzoli, with her daughter, Adriana, on Friday at City Hall. Also attending the ceremony were Tuozzoli’s two sons; Ronald M. Quagliani, UNH associate vice president of public safety and administrative services; and UNH Police Chief Tracy L. Mooney. Tuozzoli recently retired as a lieutenant from the New Haven Police Department after a 20-year career.
