The week in photos – February 19, 2026

Moses and Roberta Douglas, the West Haven Senior Center’s longest-married couple, hold up a citation they received from Mayor Dorinda Borer during the city’s “Share the Love Luncheon” at the West Haven Italian American Club on Feb. 12. At the two-hour celebration, presented by the Department of Elderly Services, Borer honored the Douglases, who have been married for 70 years, and 25 other senior center couples who have been married for at least 50 years.

From top left, Elderly Services Director Alyssa Maddern, Mayor Dorinda Borer and Councilman Peter Rivera, D-at large, celebrate with long-married West Haven Senior Center couples at the city’s “Share the Love Luncheon” at the West Haven Italian American Club on Feb. 12.

Branch Librarian Rebeca Wilson and Children’s Librarian Tatiana Franklin show off our brand new Toy Library at the Ora Mason Library, made possible by a grant from Traveling Toys! Come check out some toys for the family!

Mayor Dorinda Borer has been elected as the new chairman of the South Central Regional Council of Governments. Borer was officially nominated for the leadership post by North Haven First Selectman Michael J. Freda and Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey, receiving unanimous support from the 15 regional mayors and first selectmen of the municipalities in the Greater New Haven region. Borer, who recently began her second term as West Haven’s mayor, brings extensive regional experience to the role. She previously served as the chair of SCRCOG’s Executive Committee and was a dedicated member of its Transportation Committee.

Bailey Middle School Principal Taryn Driend and band director Rachel Mekeel, left, and Carrigan Intermediate School Band director Matt Lupoli and Principal Rich Weber, right, receive oversize $4,000 checks for new musical instruments from West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, center left, and mayor’s office volunteer Beth Sabo at City Hall on Monday, Feb. 9. The $8,000 donation was made possible by the proceeds of discounted tickets from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s sold out Holiday Extravaganza concert, which was presented by Borer’s arts initiative in the West Haven High School auditorium Dec. 19.

The Hubbard Family was a pillar of the Borough of West Haven and well known in the community. Left -- A young Bertha and William are shown in their buggy around the turn of the 20th Century.

The family of Edward Eugene Hubbard.

Left to Right: Alan Olenick, Rob Bohan, Ereionna Brown, Marc Anthony Gallucci.

The West Haven Seahawks cheer teams were on full display during the December national competition in Charlotte, NC. Two teams, the Tiny Mite, and the Mitey Mite squads were crowned National Champions. The competition is part of Pop Warner football, a national program to develop athletes in both gridiron competition, and for those who desire the expertise associated with cheerleading.

The West Haven Seahawks cheer teams were on full display during the December national competition in Charlotte, NC. Two teams, the Tiny Mite, and the Mitey Mite squads were crowned National Champions. The competition is part of Pop Warner football, a national program to develop athletes in both gridiron competition, and for those who desire the expertise associated with cheerleading.

Perez Rosario takes a shot in the Westies’ win against Hand.

West Haven boys swim celebrated Senior Night for Nate Charron.

WH/SHA girls hockey celebrated their Senior Night prior to their game against Wilton.

Family gathered with the senior members of the WHHS girls basketball team for the annual Senior Night Celebration prior to the game v. Hand.

The families and members of the wresting celebrate the senior members.