The week in photos – February 6, 2025

The members of Teach Kids Music All-Star Band played in front of enthusiastic crowds during the NAMM Conference in Anaheim

Following the successful performance, the musicians and adults celebrated their success.

Mayor Dorinda Borer and assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko show the city’s newly installed solar-powered charging station on the Campbell Avenue steps of City Hall on Jan. 30. The downtown charging station joins two others that have been installed near the bathhouse on the shoreline boardwalk and on the Allingtown Green.

West Haven High School Band director Donata Lupacchino-Nelsen, second from left, and choral director Jason Thomas, fourth from left, receive oversize checks for $4,000 from Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, on Jan. 29 as school district fine arts coordinator Scott Shand and mayor’s office volunteer Beth A. Sabo look on. The $8,000 donation was made possible by the ticket sale proceeds from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert, which was presented by Borer’s arts initiative on Dec. 13 in the school auditorium.

Duffy’s Tavern owner Chris Walsh thanks United Illuminating for supporting his business’s recent energy efficiency upgrades and Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, for supporting local small businesses during UI’s West Haven “Main Street” event at Duffy’s, 241 Campbell Ave., on Jan. 30

Mayor Dorinda Borer is combining two traditional Valentine celebrations this year for the city’s senior residents. Members of the West Haven Senior Center are invited to a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, where the city will also recognize couples with anniversary longevity.

Mayor Dorinda Borer celebrates the 100th birthday of long-time resident Rose Houde, left, and the 90th birthday of longtime resident Dolores Consorte.

The Rev. Orsella Hughes, pastor of St. Luke’s AME Church, Harlem, delivers her passionate sermon to the churchgoers.

The Heritage Chorale performing The God of Angel Armies.

Carroll E. Brown ends the tribute by talking about the need for collaboration in communities.

Mayor Dorinda Borer visits with fourth graders at Pagels Elementary School on Jan. 24 to help wrap up their class lesson on civics. Borer’s visit included a fun Q&A follow-up with the students.

Artic overshoes, or “boots” with the clasp ties were standard fare for adventuresome boys in the 1950s and 1960s.

Ella Morgan pulls up for a jumper versus Amity.

Aaron Johnson gets the dunk in the Westies’ 49-44 win over Foran.

Brady Price scores in the Westies’ 3-2 loss at ND Prep.

Brady Price celebrates his goal with Thomas Porto and Brody Dinuzzo.

Alessandra Picard looks for the tip in the Westie Sharks victory at Hamden.

Taryn Lattanzi tries for a wrap-around versus the Hamden Green Dragons.

Brandon Bellamy directs traffic for the Blue Devils against Foran.