The week in photos – January 9, 2025

Shown are Front row -- Matteo Perrelli, 12, Guitar; Willow Podoloff,12, Vocals; Harris Wallman, 9, Bass Guitar. Rear -- Maximus Binkoski,11, Vocals ; Ray Wallman,12, Guitar; Jake Zabawar,14, Guitar; Antonio Rivera,12, Drums; Missing: Dylan Land,13, Piano.

Paige the dog, wearing pajamas, wags its tail for Santa Claus during a Breakfast with Santa event at the Department of Parks and Recreation on Dec. 14. Paige’s mama is city resident Elizabeth Tuttle.

Local enthusiast Morgan Dunnigan is looking for information and photos concerning the heyday of the hot rod craze in the 1950s and 1960s. He hopes to put together a book on the topic based on his research

Mayor Dorinda Borer cuts the ribbon with RipTide Restaurant & Bar owner Andrew Wrzosek to celebrate the waterfront establishment’s grand opening under new ownership at 38 Ocean Ave. on Nov. 22.

The hibernation project from the students at the West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A.

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project

Students from West Haven Community House Classroom 1300A create their hibernating project

Mayor Dorinda Borer welcomes Santa Claus to the West Haven Senior Center’s “Merry & Bright Holiday Luncheon” at Cielo Banquet Hall on Dec. 6. At the catered luncheon, more than 60 senior center members received a gift bag from the mayor and a personalized belt bag from the center. The event featured entertainment by Jose Paolo and included a raffle for a poinsettia plant decorated with scratch tickets and a raffle for a bottle of wine and a fleece blanket. It also included photos with Santa, of course.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, third from left, welcomes Santa Claus to the West Haven Senior Center’s “Merry & Bright Holiday Luncheon” at Cielo Banquet Hall on Dec. 6. With Borer and Santa are, from left, senior center program coordinator Donna MacLennan, Elderly Services Director Alyssa Maddern, senior center office coordinator Jim Arria, Youth and Family Services Director Diane Dietman, youth services coordinator Coraly Colon and personnel administrative floater Lauren Kenney. At the catered luncheon, more than 60 senior center members received a gift bag from the mayor and a personalized belt bag from the center. The event featured entertainment by Jose Paolo and included a raffle for a poinsettia plant decorated with scratch tickets and a raffle for a bottle of wine and a fleece blanket. It also included photos with Santa, of course.

Many future high school and college players began their careers in the SHJBL. How many of these players can you recognize?

Many future high school and college players began their careers in the SHJBL. How many of these players can you recognize?

The West Haven Seahawks Tiny Mites left Orlando, FL with the Pop Warner National Cheerleading Championship.

Ja’Kha Little gets the layup in the Blue Devils’ victory over the East Haven Yellow Jackets. His squad began the season with a win streak.

Riley Patton battles for the puck in the Westie Sharks game versus Hall/Conard.

No. 23 Noelle Lawrence goes for the basket versus the Spartans.

Thomas Porto scores on a wrap around to tie the game against Lyman Hall.

West Haven wrestler Julian Montiel looks for an opening in his match against Amity.

Mark Aiken slams an Amity opponent in his victory at Amity.

Taryn Walker makes her own drive hoop for the Westies against Amity.