The week in photos – February 22, 2024

City Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Sabo, who called it a career Feb. 15 after 46 years of service with the city, receives a plaque from officers and members of the West Haven Veterans Council at City Hall on Feb. 8 for her “dedication” and “support throughout the years.” From left, member Howie Chernikoff, member Howie Thomas, member Mark Levine, Vice President Al Beck Sr., President and Treasurer Dave Ricci, and member Steve Carney. All are also members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc., which along with the city’s other veterans groups is overseen by the Veterans Council.

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The late Thomas Gallagher, Jr. will be honored by the New Haven St. Patrick’s Parade Committee on Parade Day, March 10 as the famous corner of Church and Chapel streets will be named in his honor

Mayor Dorinda Borer swears in new Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana at City Hall on Feb. 6.

Raymond Collins III has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the 117th Assembly District. The longtime police commissioner will, if elected follow his father in that seat.

From left to right: Etoornam Adukpo, Justin Perez, Superintendent Neil Cavallaro (back), Cayden Joseph, Destiny Crisco, Daniel Stewart

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, joins members of the West Haven Fire Department of the First Fire Taxation District during a promotional and swearing-in ceremony at fire headquarters Feb. 7. From left, Deputy Chief Ronald Pisani Jr., Board of Fire Commissioners Treasurer John Carew, newly sworn-in recruit firefighter Deerick Arzola-Torres, newly promoted Lt. Joseph Wendland, fire board Secretary Herbert Hill, fire board Chairman Bruce E. Sweeney, newly promoted Capt. Andrew Bennett, Chief James P. O’Brien and Deputy Chief William S. Johnson IV.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, presents a citation to West Haven’s oldest married couple, Walter and Myrna Clinton, at the city’s 34th annual Valentine’s Day party at the Johnson Community Center on Friday. The Clintons, who live on Maple Street and have been married for 70 years, were among 22 married couples of at least 50 years honored by Borer during the two-hour celebration, presented by the mayor’s office and the Department of Elderly Services.

Twenty-two West Haven couples who have been married for at least 50 years are honored at the city’s annual Valentine’s Day party.

Recently, West Haven Veterans stopped by West Haven High School to deliver Vietnam War posters to students in Jason Kirck’s U.S. History class commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The posters helped the students understand the war and the issues surrounding it

Recently, West Haven Veterans stopped by West Haven High School to deliver Vietnam War posters to students in Jason Kirck’s U.S. History class commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The posters helped the students understand the war and the issues surrounding it

City resident Helen Norman receives a citation in honor of her 100th birthday from Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration with family and friends at Apple Rehab West Haven on Feb. 9. With them are, from left, Norman’s children, John Norman Jr., Nancy Marsh and Gary Norman.

The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tre Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contest, which was a big part of the evening. Bill and Anne Heffernan, co-chairmen, kicked off the event.

The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tre Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contest, which was a big part of the evening. Bill and Anne Heffernan, co-chairmen, kicked off the event.

The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tre Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contest, which was a big part of the evening. Bill and Anne Heffernan, co-chairmen, kicked off the event.

The West Haven Historical Society first annual Mardi Gras fundraiser was held on Feb. 9, at the Cielo. The event included music by the Tre Paul Band, dancing, and refreshments. A raffle was held along with a competitive Mask Contest, which was a big part of the evening. Bill and Anne Heffernan, co-chairmen, kicked off the event.

Left to Right -- Kathy Lenahan Hurley, Bud Conlan, Maryellen DiBianco Launder, Maureen McDaniel Celone

Chyanne Matheney, a WHHS student in Matthew Laydon’s Freshman English class, recently won a writing competition and received a ‘Talent for Writing’ certificate. Chyanne is now a finalist in a Young Writers creative writing contest and will have her short story published in a book called Hunted - Chasing Daylight. The book will be available for purchase in April. Chyanne’s story is called The Woes of the Prey.

Mayor and longtime Justice of the Peace Dorinda Borer, holding a marriage certificate, officiates the marriage of Christine Gonda and Mickey Kross in the Harriet C. North Community Room at City Hall on Feb. 14.Gonda and Kross, who live on West Walk, were among five West Haven couples united in matrimony on Valentine’s Day as part of an annual service sponsored by the city clerk’s office, which offers free weddings to couples who apply for a marriage license at City Hall.Kross, a retired New York City Fire Department lieutenant, responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the twin towers in Manhattan’s World Trade Center complex and survived the collapse of the north tower. He later donated the black FDNY lieutenant helmet he wore on 9/11 to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at ground zero.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, welcomes city employees to an interactive training session on the West Haven Code of Ethics and other governmental ethics best practices led by Executive Director Peter Lewandowski of the Office of State Ethics and Sarah R. Clark, the office’s director of education and communications, in the Harriet C. North Community at City Hall on Feb. 1.

City employees attend a mandatory ethics training session in the Harriet C. North Community Room at City Hall.

La Antillana Meat & Produce owner Eduard Tejeda cuts the ribbon with Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, and his business partner, Nelson Chalas, behind Borer, to celebrate the grand opening of the Latin American grocery store Feb. 15 at 519 Campbell Ave., the former longtime home of Silver’s Drug Shop. With them are, from left, city Economic Development Commission member Frederick Brown, former Councilman Victor M. Borras, Tejeda family members and employees, commission Vice Chair Elinor Slomba, and Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Regina’s Originals has graced Campbell Avenue for more than 45 years. Regina Bohn offers repairs and alterations as well as new creations.

Regina’s Originals has graced Campbell Avenue for more than 45 years. Regina Bohn offers repairs and alterations as well as new creations.

West Haven celebrates a thrilling 2-1 victory over St. Dominic’s Academy of Maine. The Westies improved to 9-7 with the win, following a heart-breaking 2-1 loss just a couple days before. The regular season is winding down, and tournament pairings will be announced.

With the winding down of the regular season and move toward state competition, several West Haven winter squads celebrated Senior Night, honoring outgoing teammates.

With the winding down of the regular season and move toward state competition, several West Haven winter squads celebrated Senior Night, honoring outgoing teammates.

With the winding down of the regular season and move toward state competition, several West Haven winter squads celebrated Senior Night, honoring outgoing teammates.

With the winding down of the regular season and move toward state competition, several West Haven winter squads celebrated Senior Night, honoring outgoing teammates.