The week in photos – January 25, 2024

Olivia Twarowski celebrates her goal with Juliana Gonzalez in the girls’ 4-2 victory over the Amity-North Haven-Cheshire Blades co-op team.

Thomas Porto celebrates his goal in the Westies’ 4-1 win over Guilford.

From left, West Haven state Rep. Treneé McGee, New Haven Bank board of directors Chairperson Rolan Joni Young and West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer help bank President and CEO Maureen A. Frank cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the bank’s West Haven branch at 636 Campbell Ave. on Jan. 17.

Back Row (Standing L to R) -- New members Jonathan Jones and Heather Shea, Kimberly Kenny, Patricia Libero, Rosa Richardson, Morgan Watts; Front Row (L to R): Patrick Egolum (vice-chairman), Cebi Burns Waterfield (chairman), Robert Guthrie (secretary-treasurer).

Members of West Haven’s Interagency Network for Children and Parent Support Groups on Jan. 9 thank Housing Specialist Ronald C. Dumas of the West Haven Community Development Administration, fourth from left, for CDA’s continued support of Community Development Block Grant funding for programs for special needs children. From left, WHINC Secretary Pam Lyle, member Gio Rodriguez, English Parent Support Group co-facilitators Sharon Rodriquez and Viola Waldo, and Spanish Parent Support Group co-facilitator Lucia Salazar. The members showed their thanks during CDA’s annual public hearing and comment session at City Hall in preparation for its program year 2024-25 budget.

Students of the Month were Recognized Monday during a breakfast in their honor along with family members. Front row: Diego Gonzalez, Luke Henninger, Sunnie McLaughlin, Beatrice Adu-Gyamfi , Julia Hruszko, Zalani James and Robert Jordan. Back row: Bianca Arroyo, Ailyn Poou Garcia, Peter Mattiello, Principal Frank Arnone, Daimeon Griffin, Aria Suraci, and Parker Tetedze

The recent spate of cold weather wasn’t a time to stay inside. Students at the West Haven Child Development Center took the snow and cold to get some playtime into the schedule. Bundled up and ready for the elements, the children braved sub-freezing temperatures and had a blast.

Oyster shucking in the 19th Century was a job for the oystermen and their families.

Jayce Perry pulls up to take a three-pointer against the Spartans.

Ella Morgan drives for the layup against the Foran Lions.

Jayden Spreyer feeds the puck to #4 Brody DiNuzzo for a goal against Guilford. The Westies are in the hunt for a playoff berth, and this 4-1 win over the Grizzlies put them one win closer.

Benjamin Proano competes in the 500 yard Freestyle against Greater New Haven. The Westies are still looking for their first win of the year.

Javed Ullah focuses on making a save against the Hand Tigers.

Olivia Twarowski carries the puck on her backhand while fending off a Blades defender.

Nathan Charron gets ready to start the 100 Backstroke versus Greater New Haven.

Bernett Scott drives to the basket in the Blue Devils’ victory over Amity.

Evelyn Twarowski makes a glove save against the Guilford Grizzlies.

Ethan Griffin gets the block versus Amity.

Mike Singleton goes for the layup in the Westies’ 85-42 win over Amity.