The week in photos – February 8, 2024

Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, answers questions from 9th District residents in the Haley Elementary School cafeteria Jan. 30 as part of her “Conversation & Connection” series.

From front left, Board of Education members Kimberly Kenny and Heather Shea, Councilwoman Kathleen Mueller, D-9, and Board of Assessment Appeals member Suzanne Mink participate in Mayor Dorinda Borer’s “Conversation & Connection” series.

Wayne Capone (Captain) In front of his and his wife Karen's business Stowe's Seafood on 341 Beach St. Wayne’s grandfather, Cedric Stowe, started the business on Bayview Place in 1927.

Wayne Capone

State Rep. William Hefferan takes the oath of office admin￾istered by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. House Speaker, Matt Ritter, looks on.

Officials relaunch the West Haven Public Library’s bookmobile and mobile services in the parking lot of the West Haven Community House on Monday. From left, State Librarian Deborah Schander, West Haven Public Library Executive Director Colleen Bailie, Mayor Dorinda Borer, West Haven state Rep. Bill Heffernan (D-115), Libraries Without Borders US Executive Director Nina Safane, West Haven outreach librarian Melissa Marguy and Community House Executive Director Amy Guay-Macfarlane.

Students from the Community House check out the offerings.

Meanwhile, the officials take time to get pictures of the kids doing some looking around.

The Staff of Forest celebrates their institutions’ designation as a “Schools of Distinction by the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System.

The Staff of Mackrille celebrates their institutions’ designation as a “Schools of Distinction by the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System.

The Staff of Haley celebrates their institutions’ designation as a “Schools of Distinction by the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System.

Long before there was a varsity sport, girls hockey took to the ice at the Edward L. Bennett Rink with house teams and an All- local history buff. Star group named after Rink Director William “Bud” Conlan.

From left, Mayor Dorinda Borer joins Doug “the Rake” Ruickoldt to present a $14,000 check on behalf of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program to West Haven High School Principal Dana Paredes on Jan. 29 to benefit the Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund as program committee Chairwoman Beth A. Sabo looks on. The donation was made possible by the annual Dubel’s Golf Tournament, Westies Nutrition and the West Haven Youth Soccer League and will support the scholarship fund for the next 21 years, Sabo said.

Annawon Lodge, 115 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven will host an 80th birthday celebration for Past Master Willam K. Barr, commonly and affectionately known as ‘Railroad Bill’ in numerous West Haven circles. The pasta dinner will be held at the Lodge, 263 Center Street, West Haven on Sunday, February 18th at 3:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Raffle prizes will be available. Checks can be made out to the AF & AM of CT Master’s Fund. Barr, a past President of the West Haven Rotary Club is recovering well at a Milford convalescent facility after being stricken some weeks ago. Proceeds will go to assisting him financially during this time period. For more information, contact Steven R. Mullins, PM at (203) 824-4262.

Devils’ Coach Jess Moriarty and her players react to a buzzer beating, three-point shot versus Cheshire. The win inched the Lady Devils closer to a playoff invitation.

The West Haven hockey team celebrates its 4-0 win over Glastonbury with their fans.

Paige Davis leaps for the victory at the SCC Sectionals with a jump of 17 feet 7.25 inches.

Christian Mullins clears the hurdle in the 55m hurdles at the SCC Sectionals.

Seth Robinson starts the 300m at the SCC Sectionals.

Joaquin Baldonado tosses the shot put for 39 feet - 7 inches.