The week in photos – January 19, 2022

Stalled by Covid, Ward-Heitmann House Museum’s rehabilitation project is up and running, again.

The 2020 Covid shutdown hampered renovation and rehabilitation work at the Ward-Heitmann House Museum. The Board of Directors has begun a fundraiser and re-started the work on the city’s oldest building. The forge was open during the shutdown during special events.

The 2020 Covid shutdown hampered renovation and rehabilitation work at the Ward-Heitmann House Museum. The Board of Directors has begun a fundraiser and re-started the work on the city’s oldest building. Drainage problems were compromising part of the building. The foundation has been rebuilt, with drainage work continuing with completion set for the spring.

This notice caused 900 calls to City Hall.

The International Save A Life Tour visited West Haven High School in December to inform students on the dangers of driving impaired and distracted. The program included hands-on Distracted Driving Virtual Reality Driving Simulators.

Last week, the 2022/2023 WHHS Career Center Eli Whitney Scholarship recipients registered for their first course at the Eli Whitney Adult Apprenticeship Program. Three students received a check for their tuition to begin the coursework in either the electrical, plumbing, or heating and cooling trades. Students will take courses this spring in the evening at Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden. The three students are (from left): Richard Meza, Nicholas Gerbase and Ty Murphy.

WHHS hosted its Alumni Homecoming on Dec. 13, in the Career Center. High School counselors helped alumni reach their career goals by helping with job opportunities, financial aid, resume writing, and apprenticeship programs.

Before the holiday break, Seth Haley’s PTA hosted “Pancakes in Pajamas,” which included story time, pancakes, wearing pajamas, and more!

Forest Elementary School hosted a Winter Wonderland night in December for students and families. Even Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance. Schools ended the calendar year with many holiday events with focus on the students and their families

St. Lawrence School recently honored students selected for Student Recognition in the month of January. Shown are: Vivian Andrade. (1st), Sophia Hernandez (2nd), Isabella King (3rd), Lesmari Brown (4th), Camdyn Edwards (5th), Nicholas Mantilia (6th), Naveah Vaughn (7th), and Desiree Jackson (8th). James Rullan, sixth grade teacher, hosted January’s celebration breakfast, attended by family members. During the breakfast, he summarized the accomplishments the teacher and classmates shared about their student and presented the recipient with their certificate and St. Lawrence pin.

The New Haven County Home as it appeared in 1946. It was to become the permanent home of New Haven College. Over the years the one-building institution would grow to what we know today as the University of New Haven.

The food and atmosphere at two of the city’s newest bistros have people coming back in the short time both have been open. Moby Dick’s on Campbell Avenue, and the Oak Beach Bar and Grill on Captain Thomas Boulevard are welcome additions to the city’s many fine restaurants.

The food and atmosphere at two of the city’s newest bistros have people coming back in the short time both have been open. Moby Dick’s on Campbell Avenue, and the Oak Beach Bar and Grill on Captain Thomas Boulevard are welcome additions to the city’s many fine restaurants.

Cici Harp defends for the Blue Devils in their 72-49 win over the Academics.

Ella Morgan battles for position under the hoop versus Hillhouse.

Jayden Spreyer celebrates his game-tying goal as time expired versus ND-Fairfield.

Adam El Kharraz goes through two, Cross defenders for the basket. The Governors won this one despite the effort.

Thomas Porto clears the front of goalie #35 Javed Ullah against Notre Dame of Fairfield. The Westies lost this one in a nail-biter, but got in the win column with a 3-2 win over East Haven