The week in photos – December 11, 2025

Mayor Dorinda Borer and her son, Drew Borer, 24, during the inauguration of elected city officials at West Haven High School on Sunday.

After taking the oath of office for a second term during an inauguration of elected city officials in the West Haven High School auditorium Sunday, Mayor Dorinda Borer, accompanied by son Drew Borer, 24, right, leads dignitaries and attendees in donning sunglasses because the city’s future is bright.

The City Council stopped at its chambers in City Hall for a class photo.

Members of the public followed their leaders wearing sunglasses after the swearing-in ceremonies

Tim Gunning takes the oath as Probate Judge.

Rosemary Russo takes the oath as the new City Treasurer.

Members of the Board of Education get sworn in,

Representatives of the West Haven Animal Shelter on Nov. 26 receive a $2,955 check from organizers of the city’s firstever dog festival, Westie Pawlooza. From left, festival organizer Meli Garthwait, the founder of Green Fur Kidz Inc.; police Sgt. Jared Zdru, the animal shelter’s supervisor; Animal Control Officer Kaelyn Falanga; animal care technician Julia Werle; Vertical Church Outreach Pastor Paul Bronson; festival organizer Margaret Longo, a program coordinator at the Department of Parks and Recreation; and Kris Petrucci of Halfway Home Rescue Inc.

Crafters at the library worked on paper snowflakes, getting ready for the holidays and winter. Here are some examples!

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is led by Santa Claus and principal pops conductor Chelsea Tipton II.

Christmas in West Haven has had one constant, the Nativity Scene at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Main Street. Shown is the 1950s version.

A more recent version of the Nativity Scene at the corner of Campbell and Main.

“The Boy” has he was in those bygone years with his family.

Rabbi Schneur Wilhelm of Chabad of Milford-Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont, right, is joined on the West Haven Green by Mayor Dorinda Borer, from the 2023 celebration.

Ferraro was a black belt when the martial arts first became a widespread competitive sport.

Master Charles Ferraro is flanked by some of his top students.

WHHS Theatre Workshop hosted third grade students from all district elementary schools for a production of “The North Pole’s Got Talent” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand for the festivities

WHHS Theatre Workshop hosted third grade students from all district elementary schools for a production of “The North Pole’s Got Talent” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand for the festivities

WHHS Theatre Workshop hosted third grade students from all district elementary schools for a production of “The North Pole’s Got Talent” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand for the festivities

WHHS Theatre Workshop hosted third grade students from all district elementary schools for a production of “The North Pole’s Got Talent” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand for the festivities

Members of the West Haven High School cheerleading team are all smiles with Rudolph while handing out stuffed animals to children.

Members of the West Haven High School Theatre Workshop bring the holiday spirit with Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch.

A merry Mayor Dorinda Borer, center right, and Santa and Mrs. Claus cheer as St. Lawrence School fourth grader Madeline Rivera pushes down on a gift-wrapped plunger box to light the West Haven Green Christmas Tree during the city’s annual holiday kickoff Nov. 29. With them are members of the West Haven High School cheerleading team, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Arianna Simeoli, 10, of West Haven, is all smiles with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their workshop.

Families enjoy a hayride around the Green.

Longtime Westie Theresa Ciambra, center, celebrates her 100th birthday Friday with Mayor Dorinda Borer, third from right, and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ciambra, who has lived in the city for 74 years, received a mayoral citation from Borer for “leading an extraordinary life.”

West Haven Hockey hosted alumni in the 28th Annual Artie Crouse Memorial Alumni Game, which the alumni won, 8-7, in a shootout.

West Haven Hockey hosted alumni in the 28th Annual Artie Crouse Memorial Alumni Game, which the alumni won, 8-7, in a shootout.

West Haven Hockey hosted alumni in the 28th Annual Artie Crouse Memorial Alumni Game, which the alumni won, 8-7, in a shootout.

West Haven Hockey hosted alumni in the 28th Annual Artie Crouse Memorial Alumni Game, which the alumni won, 8-7, in a shootout. The 2025 varsity and the alumni posed for a group pictures.

Leo Mazurowski takes a shot versus Rye Country Day School.

Kai Lupa makes a save in the Westies’ scrimmage against Rye Country Dat School.

Madden Evangeliste dribbles around a Holy Cross defender.

Taryn Walker looks to drive to the hoop versus Holy Cross.

No. 23 Noelle Lawrence pulls up for a jumper in the Westies’ 49-34 scrimmage win over Holy Cross.

Mason Wright picks up yardage for the Blue Devils against the Nighthawks at foggy Ken Strong Stadium on Thanksgiving Eve

Abrahma Morales hoists Cordell Barrow after a successful two-point conversion versus North Haven.

West Haven’s Girls’ Flag Football team took on North Haven at Vanacore Field. It was the first-ever clash between the two schools in a warm-up to the Thanksgiving Eve game between the varsities. The two teams joined for a group photo prior to the game.

Riley Boynton sprints to the outside to find running room.

No. 24 Isabel Abrego battles on the line with a North Haven player.

Noelle Lawrence leaps to pull in a pass.