The week in photos – December 7, 2023

Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, opens the front door to City Hall on Main Street for fellow Westies Dalky Morfe and her daughter, Mia, 3, on Monday morning. Less than 24 hours earlier, Borer, who was elected for change, opened City Hall’s front and side entrances to the public for the first time since March 2020, when the entrances other than the Savin Avenue entrance were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Borer said the opening of all City Hall entrances signifies that West Haven is back open for business.

Mayor Dorinda Borer Shakes hands with Attorney-General William Tongs following his administering the oath of office. Looking on is Drew Borer, who escorted his mother.

Mayor Dorinda Borer was escorted into the WHHS auditorium by her son, Drew.

Students in the Aeronautics class at West Haven High School tried out their new flight simulator in a class taught by Eric Rice. Junior Sergio Colon is shown taking a flight into the cyber sky.

St. Lawrence School recently recognized its Students of the Month. The students were honored for their outstanding qualities and contributions to the school community. From left -- Michael Adu-Gyamfi , Finn Mclaughlin, Lesmari Brown, Natalia Buskey, Logan Power, Assistant Principal James Rullan, Gisele Rafael-Mateo, Lorenzo Hruszko, Joaquin Buskey, Zahara James, Savannah Clark, Camdyn Edward’s, Mariel Soto.

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Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, holding an electric switch, center, and master of ceremonies Brian Smith, right, lead Rossi’s special guests — Santa and Mrs. Claus, West Haven Boy Scout Troop 821 member Torianna Malangone, and members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans and Surfside Veterans — in a countdown to light the Christmas tree on the Green at the city’s annual holiday kickoff Nov. 25.

Avianna Carrano, 4, of West Haven, is all smiles with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their workshop on the Green.

Addison Root, 8, of West Haven, gets a sea queen painted on her face by Laura Feist- Roche, the owner of Happy Daze Costumes of West Haven

Victorian carolers added to the festive admosphere.

The borough of Allingtown had its official tree-lighting on the Memorial Green, hosted by former Mayor Nancy Rossi. The tree-lighting opened the holiday season for Allingtown residents, and included a visit from Mrs. and Mrs. Claus, who interrupted their Christmas preparations to attend. They met with Annabella Mendoza to hear her Christmas List.

The borough of Allingtown had its official tree-lighting on the Memorial Green, hosted by former Mayor Nancy Rossi. The tree-lighting opened the holiday season for Allingtown residents, and included a visit from Mrs. and Mrs. Claus, who interrupted their Christmas preparations to attend.

Dubel’s Cafe owner Fred Hugendubel, a co-chairman of the annual Dubel’s Golf Tournament, presents an $8,200 check for the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program to Beth A. Sabo, the program’s chairwoman and the city’s commissioner of human resources, at City Hall on Monday. The money raised at the October tournament will benefit the program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund.

Amanda Forst, left, and Mandy Hutchinson of Westies Nutrition at 153 Sawmill Road present a $207 check in support of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Nov. 13. The money will benefit the program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund.

West Haven coach Rich Boshea leads his team to the handshake as the West Haven Blue Devils defeated the Greenwich Cardinals at Greenwich 26-13, to earn a berth in Saturday’s CIAC Class LL final against Staples of Westport. The game is set for Central Connecticut State University’s Arute Field for a 5 p.m. kickoff. The Westies are making their first finals appearance since 2002.

Brian Oliver hoists QB Nick Conlan after his touchdown rush. The Blue Devils play Staples of Westport for the Class LL state championship on Saturday at Arute Field at CCSU.

Kavonni Daniels sacks the Greenwich quarterback in the Westies’ 26-13 win.

Demarco Eady sprints for the endzone after hauling in a Nick Conlan pass.

Armani Reid slides to catch a Nick Conlan pass.

West Haven’s Brian Oliver knocks down a Greenwich pass for the Blue Devils in Sunday’s 26-13 win over the Cardinals at Greenwich. The win set up a CIAC Class LL rematch with Staples of Westport at Arute Field on the campus of Central Connecticut State University in New Britain at 5, Saturday.