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The week in photos – August 6, 2020

August 6, 2020 By whvoice

  • High School construction heads into the final stage
    High School construction heads into the final stage
    Demolition of the old high school entrance and auditorium was completed after weeks of remediation under a bubble. The construction of the new school is heading into its final stages with the old gymnasium area next on the list for falling to the wrecker’s ball.
  • Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    The 148 members of Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2020 have made history, graduating in the midst of a global pandemic.
  • Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    The 148 members of Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2020 have made history, graduating in the midst of a global pandemic.
  • Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
    The 148 members of Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2020 have made history, graduating in the midst of a global pandemic.
  • Mullins leads ‘Back the Blue’ rally
    Mullins leads ‘Back the Blue’ rally
    Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins (right) thanks volunteers standing on the John Ireland Bandstand for taking time out to show their appreciation for West Haven Police by tying blue ribbons around trees and light poles on the West Haven Green.
  • Walter Camp Foundation aids needy
    Walter Camp Foundation aids needy
    From left to right: Mario Coppola, WCFF President, Allen Jackson, WCFF Past President, Carmen Colon, Alpha Community Services & Maria Valentin, Alpha Community Services.
  • Walter Camp Foundation aids needy
    Walter Camp Foundation aids needy
    Mike Madera, WCFF Immediate Past President, Lorenzo Coletta, Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Mario Coppola, WCFF President.
  • Historian's Corner
    Historian's Corner
    George Armstrong
  • Ready for opening
    Ready for opening
    Allingtown’s newest addition, Park Place, showed off the residential facilities that are part of its cooperative project with the University of New Haven. The building on Celini Place will offer apartment accommodations, while having retail facilities at street level. The Acorn Group, which built the Atwood across the street, is the developer
  • Getting ready
    Getting ready
    The West Haven Board of Education is working to implement its re-opening plans under the guidelines set up by the State of Connecticut’s COVID-19 guidelines. The plan breaks down classroom procedures and addressed frequently asked questions about school safety. The entire plan can be seen at http://www.whschools.org/. School officials, meanwhile, displayed some classroom arrangements contemplated for next month’s opening. Shown here, Savin Rock School’s classrooms show how social distancing will be implemented.
  • Getting ready
    Getting ready
    The West Haven Board of Education is working to implement its re-opening plans under the guidelines set up by the State of Connecticut’s COVID-19 guidelines. The plan breaks down classroom procedures and addressed frequently asked questions about school safety. The entire plan can be seen at http://www.whschools.org/. School officials, meanwhile, displayed some classroom arrangements contemplated for next month’s opening. Shown here, Carrigan Middle School’s classrooms are being prepared.
  • Editorial cartoon
    Editorial cartoon
  • Sea breezes
    Sea breezes
    The sweltering heat and humidity of the past two weeks had residents flocking to the shore for some relief. Temperatures have hovered near 90 since the middle of July, and the forecasts for the next few days -- following the tropical storm expected earlier this week- promise to stay in “Dog Days of Summer” mode.
  • Konareski awarded ‘Leadership’ honor
    Konareski awarded ‘Leadership’ honor
    West Haven Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presents the “Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award” to West Haven High School Freshman Dominic Konareski as high school principal Dana Peredes looks on. Missing is fellow recipient Damya Newton.
  • Westies ousted from tournament, 2-1
    Westies ousted from tournament, 2-1
    West Haven’s Lorenzo Espinal begins a delivery in a Connecticut Elite Baseba;; Association game last week. Espinal’s team was eliminated from postseason play Saturday in a 2-1 contest.

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