The week in photos – January 22, 2026

Resident Erin Eberhardt recently won the Board of Director of the Year Award during recent ceremonies, sponsored by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the director who has shown “exceptional dedication, leadership, and contribution to the organization’s success.” Shown with her is Kevin Wiersman, Chamber Board Chairman, who made the presentation. She is employed by West Shore Associates as a print and promotional advertising specialist.

West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer congratulates and joins newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Joseph Romano, center, and Chief Joseph S. Perno during a promotional ceremony at the Police Department on Tuesday night, Jan. 6.

Organizers and participants of the annual Dubel’s Golf Tournament gather at a post-event reception in the backyard of Dubel’s Cafe. The October tournament, co-chaired by Dubel’s owner Fred Hugendubel and Art Gilbert, raised $5,200 for the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund. The fund was founded in March 2003 to raise breast cancer awareness in honor of Susan Ruickoldt, who taught third grade at Savin Rock Community School before dying of breast cancer in 1997. Each spring since 2003, scholarship organizers have awarded $2,000 in Ruickoldt’s memory to a female high school senior from West Haven who plans to continue her education.

West Haven High School senior Joshua Stevens was recently named a West Haven Rotary Club Student of the Month. Stevens has shown steady dedication in the classroom, earning a 4.3 GPA, High Honor Roll status, and serving as President of the National Honor Society. He is a leader in the WHHS music program, taking on roles such as senior drum major, co-trumpet section leader, and an active member of the jazz ensemble, as well as Student Council, Rostrum Club, and Peer Advocate Club shows that he is someone who consistently steps up and contributes to school life in meaningful ways. Stevens volunteers at local schools, helps at town events, supports nonprofit projects, and gives his time at his church. He shows up, works hard, and looks for ways to make a positive impact wherever he can. His actions reflect the values the Rotary Club celebrates, and he represents WHHS with pride through everything he does. Shown are: Marc Anthony Gallucci, , Vocational Chairman of Rotary Club of West Haven, Stevens, Robert Bohan, Principal WHHS, Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Rotary Member Judith Dreznek, and President Alan Olenick.

West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer and Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff at the South Central Regional Council of Governments’ 2026 Legislative Breakfast at the University of New Haven on Jan. 15.

Hubbard Pond was a year-round attraction to all.

Hubbard Pond was a year-round attraction to all.

Hubbard Pond was a year-round attraction to all.

Generosity Child Care of West Haven owner Rossetty Portes, center, receives a grant from the Women’s Business Development Council’s Child Care Business Opportunity Fund on Jan. 8. From left, city Health Director Sheila Carmon, Sonique Solis, who leads WBDC’s Child Care fund program, and WBDC Child Care program manager Nicole Papadopoulos and program coordinator Stephanie Crocker Baez-Mendez.

The new Salty Tomato offers a new idea in those who crave savory pizza. Now opened, it offers a pleasant atmosphere for clientele.

The new Salty Tomato offers a new idea in those who crave savory pizza. Now opened, it offers a pleasant atmosphere for clientele.

West Haven Fire Department firefighter Brendan Carew speaks of overcoming an occupational health challenge during a news conference called by Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon, fifth from left, spotlighting Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month on Jan. 15 at the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown’s Minor Park Station. With them are, from left, Mayor Dorinda Borer, West Haven state Reps. Treneé McGee and Bill Heffernan, state Treasurer Erick Russell and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins, Bridgeport state Sen. Herron Keyon Gaston, West Haven firefighter Mike Alfano, Allingtown Deputy Chief Keith T. Flood and Chief Michael R. Terenzio, and Connecticut Police & Fire Union Vice President Chris Albani.

The centennial celebration of WHHS hockey brought together many generations of Westie pucksters at the Edward L. Bennett Rink. From the early days of the program at the historic New Haven Arena to the opening of their home facility, the hockey program stands out for its history, and community.

David Coyle, a member of a hockey family that goes back to at least the 1930s dropped the ceremonial first puck at the Edward L. Bennett Rink, Jan. 12. David, whose father, the late “Bunny Coyle” was a WHHS captain and longtime official was joined by uncle, Jack, another alum and retired rink staffer.

The New Haven Arena, opened in 1927, can rightfully be called the birthplace of Connecticut hockey. With teams playing at the 4,000-seat facility twice a week for decades, the venue hosted schoolboy games until its closing in 1972.

West Haven capped off its centennial celebration with a come-from-behind, 4-3 win over North Haven.

Noelle Lawrence is only the eighth Westie to hit the 1000-point plateau

Moujtaba Tahir clears the hurdle in the 55m Hurdles at the SCC meet at the Floyd Little Fieldhouse in New Haven.

K’naan Morris gets the basket in the Westies’ 79-61 win over Thomas Edison (Queens, NY).

Faouzi Saibou goes for the pin in the Westies’ match versus Shelton. Wrestling is a relatively new addition to the many programs offered at WHHS.