The week in photos – August 4, 2022

The British Legends of Rock Show headlines Day Two of the Savin Rock Festival in West Haven’s Old Grove Park on Saturday night. The band delved into the pantheon of British rock royalty and played the crown jewels of the British music catalog of the ’60s and ’70s. The shoreline festival, sponsored by the University of New Haven and New England Brewing Co., attracted crowds of 2,500 and 3,000, respectively, and featured a row of food and dessert trucks.

The Navels warm up concertgoers by playing the best of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks on Friday evening, along with ’Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry,” Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker.”

Day One headliner Parkway Diner performs favorites by Elton John and Billy Joel on Friday night, turning the Grove into a giant dance party.

Chloe O’Connor sprinkles powdered sugar on a fried dough as Marissa Franco takes an order from a customer and her husband, Mark Franco, prepares homemade fried dough inside their Franco’s Fried Dough-Licious food truck Friday evening.

West Haven lifeguards Lauren Blake, 16, and Issac Gorske, 20, receive citations from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, third from left, on Friday evening for their “prompt response and extraordinary heroism in action” during two rescues on Oak Street Beach recently. With Rossi and the lifeguards are, from left, state Rep. Treneé McGee, D-(D-115); Councilman Robert Bruneau (D-9); Councilwoman Sarah J. Ackbarali (D-3), with son Christian, 5; Councilwoman Bridgette J. Hoskie (D-1); Margaret Ruggiero, the city’s pool and waterfront coordinator; and Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton (D-5). Blake rescued a drowning 8-year-old girl who was struggling with the current on Oak A Beach at 2:50 p.m. July 7, and Gorske rescued a drowning 11-year-old boy who jumped off the pier of Oak B Beach at 1:05 p.m. June 29. Lifeguard Madison Hobart, 18, also received a mayoral citation for the June 29 rescue but could not attend the presentation.

The midway of rides and games by Marenna Amusements on Friday night.

Echoes of Sinatra, fronted by Frank Sinatra tribute artist Steve Kaz, perform swing renditions of the Sinatra songs you know by heart Saturday evening. The 90-minute show traced Sinatra’s life and career through music and storytelling.

Mason Dechio, 5, of Orange, sits behind the wheel of a front loader from the West Haven Department of Public Works at the festival’s first Touch-a-Truck event Saturday afternoon.

The Old Grove as it appeared in a postcard, dated from the first decade of the 20th Century.

West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon with West Haven Democratic State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), second from right, to set the Cove River bridge aglow. With them are, from left, state Reps. Charles J. Ferraro ($-117), and Treneé McGee (D-116), and state Sen. James J. Maroney (D-14). 

People walk across West Haven’s new Cove River pedestrian bridge, illuminated with red-and-white LED lights, for the first time in more than 20 years during a “light the bridge” celebration to mark its official opening July 19. The drone photo was donated by Jow Films LLC of West Haven.

An aerial view of people lining up to cross the Cove River bridge. The drone photo was donated by Jow Films LLC of West Haven

The West Haven Summer Concert Series comes to a close in Old Grove Park at 7 p.m. today with R&B favorites performed by Shaded Soul Band. The two-hour concert is free. The rain date is Monday at 7 p.m.

West Haven Community House Board President Katie Farrell, Executive Director Amy Guay-Macfarlane, State Rep. Dorinda Borer (D-115), Development Director Alan Olenick stand with Gov. Ned Lamont after approval from the State Bond Commission of $680,992 on Friday for various capital projects including drainage, paving and roof repairs at Head Start, HVAC improvements and driveway repairs at group homes. For the past 81 years, the West Haven Community House has existed to facilitate healthy, productive, independent, and meaningful lives for children, adolescents, families and individuals with disabilities.

Surfside Veterans at 200 Oak St. recently had a carwash fundraiser at Budget Car Wash. Co-sponsors Sammy Rivera from Budget Car Wash and Barry Cohen from Launch Communications aided in the effort. The organization is headed by Rich Deso, who also organized the event. Shown are: Deso, Cohen, Tom Whitlock, Paul Buel.

Surfside Veterans at 200 Oak St. recently had a carwash fundraiser at Budget Car Wash. Co-sponsors Sammy Rivera from Budget Car Wash and Barry Cohen from Launch Communications aided in the effort. The organization is headed by Rich Deso, who also organized the event. Group shot: Rivera, and Surfside Veterans blue, Al Ter, Mr. Bubbles, Paul Buell, Doug Daniels, Tom Whitlock, Deso, and son, Ray Deso.

Antonette “Dolly” Cambino was a fan favorite during Powder Puff Derby nights.

Morgan Montz (center) took first place and $1,000 in the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government’s Forrest Palmer High School Essay Contest. She is flanked by Connor Hummel and Vittoria Favia, who won $50 Honorable Mention prizes.

Dan Shine, Voice Columnist and sometime shutterbug is part of that early-riser group of residents that jog or walk, getting their day started with a familiar route to Bradley Point. Just around sunrise, runners can be seen, as can be walkers with their dogs, or just loners, looking for some quiet. Many of the same people can be seen daily at the same places at the same times. Shine caught an explorer, who traveled over to Bradley Rock during low tide.

Dan Shine, Voice Columnist and sometime shutterbug is part of that early-riser group of residents that jog or walk, getting their day started with a familiar route to Bradley Point. Just around sunrise, runners can be seen, as can be walkers with their dogs, or just loners, looking for some quiet. Many of the same people can be seen daily at the same places at the same times. Shine caught a jogger near Prospect Beach.

The Shore Haven Junior Baseball League recently awarded its 2022 scholarships to alumni players. The seniors are moving on to college and other post-secondary studies. Those shown in the photo are: Madison Molster is the recipient of the Dini Family Scholarship and will be attending Arizona State University; Domini (DJ) Carfora is the recipient of the David Terese, Sr. Scholarship and will be attending Quinnipiac University; Robert Vets III is the recipient of the Shore Haven Junior Baseball Scholarship and will be attending the University of Rhode Island; and Hannah Davey is the recipient of the Joseph Morrell, Sr. Scholarship and will be attending Fordham University.

Chase Supan pitches in a win against Middletown in American Legion Super Regionals at Palmer Field in Middletown. The Zone II champions ended with a 20-6 season record.

Chase Supan delivers in a win against Middletown in American Legion Super Regionals at Palmer Field in Middletown.

West Haven celebrates after a play at the plate ended the game in a win against Middletown in American Legion Super Regionals at Palmer Field in Middletown.