“I came back and I’m still here. What I really like about this agency is that the work is really diversified. It isn’t boring.”
Murillo lights city Yuletide
Special guest Gabriella “Gabby” Murillo, center, joins Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, with grandson Arthur Rossi, 9, and Santa and Mrs. Claus to light the Christmas tree on the Green during the annual holiday kickoff Saturday.
'Tis the season!
Victorian carolers lead a singalong at The John C. Ireland Bandstand.
Special letter
Chris Burns helps his son, Carson Burns, 6, and his stepson, Luca Tufano, 9, write letters to Santa. The annual Tree-Lighting took place during an afternoon festival on the Green.
Editorial Cartoon
Historian's Corner
The hurricane of 1950 blew through Connecticut late in the season on Nov. 25. It damaged the steeple of the First Congregational Church, and toppled the bell from its moorings. The bell was undamaged, however, and soon a rebuilt steeple housed it to call worshippers to prayer.
Historian's Corner
The hurricane of 1950 blew through Connecticut late in the season on Nov. 25. It damaged the steeple of the First Congregational Church, and toppled the bell from its moorings. The bell was undamaged, however, and soon a rebuilt steeple housed it to call worshippers to prayer.
Church reaches out
Vertical Church, Molloy Road, served 1200 families in the greater New Haven area. On Tuesday 400 families from Savin Rock, Washington, Pagels, Bailey, Carrigan, and Forest Schools; as well as the Head Start Program of the Community House were served a Thanksgiving basket including turkey and
trimmings. Vertical Church Outreach Team with Savin Rock School Principal Taryn Driend, Mayor Rossi, Pastor Ken Vance, and Councilwomen Robin Watt Hamilton. Regina Mullings of Vertical Church Outreach team is shown bringing in bags for Community House of West Haven.
Battle for possession
Alexis Padilla leads the fight for Starzz in Mackrille action last week at the Mackrille gym. The West Haven Girls Basketball League’s Junior Division opened its 2019-2020 season.
'Hawks win 8U crown
West Haven 8U running back Tristian Craw- ford (4) drags a Dorcester defender into the endzone for his third score of the day. The Seahawks won the New England Championship game, 26-18, and finished the season
undefeated with a record of 13-0.
'Hawks win 8U crown
Seahawk defenders converge on a Dorchester Eagle running back with help from Brody Coe (40) and Kahlil Tomlinson (5). Stong defense helped the team throughout the year.
Friends renew holiday tradition
The young warriors in the early days of the “Turkey Bowl": Matt Bennett, John Bennett, Mike Hawes, Jeff Nattrass, Joe Michel, Jon Hawes, Matt Bombace, Klarn Deplama, Joe Baxter, and Ray Guarino. Front row: Bruce Berthel, Tony, Pete, Jay Perrone, and Danny Shine.
Friends renew holiday tradition
The more mature warriors, this time with their offspring.
Knights take 69th Green Bowl
The Notre Dame Knights mug it up for the camera following a convincing victory in the 69th Green Bowl at Hamden High.
Bantams take a triple on ice
Dante Hardt (2) and Dave Brown (17) celebrate a goal by Will Giaquinto (11) against Ramapo in Bantam A action Saturday.
Bounty for Thanksgiving
The true meaning of Thanksgiving was evident at Holly Hill Childcare and Learning Center in Orange. Thanks to the generosity of the children and parents of the center several parishioners of the First Lutheran Church of West Haven enjoyed bountiful Thanksgiving baskets filled with every- thing needed for a wonderful holiday dinner. Pastor Phil Krakowiak (rear right) was overwhelmed when he was presented with the baskets by Debbie Manson Fedorko, managing director (back, left)
