The week in photos – July 2, 2026

Fire-ball 4

The Fire-ball 4 awaiting its rebuild. The vehicle was a regular attraction at the West Haven Speedway.

Members of Scout Troop 802 got some pointers en route to earning their Athletics Merit Badges from Savin Rock Athletics Gym Coach Ryan Kononchik. The boys get an overview and then some personal tutoring.

Members of Scout Troop 802 got some pointers en route to earning their Athletics Merit Badges from Savin Rock Athletics Gym Coach Ryan Kononchik. The boys get an overview and then some personal tutoring.

The West Haven Retired Teachers’ Association (WHRTA) awarded scholarships of $500 each to two WHHS seniors who are pursuing their education. They are pictured with Rob Bohan, principal. Nathan Charron (UPitt ) and Sofia Bongiorni-Nucci (UConn) are the chosen recipients. Flanking them are group officials Alicia Glagowski (left) President, and Patti Fusco (right) Vice President.

Kids had a blast at the Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff on the West Haven Green. Rachel Lee is seen here posing with the R.I. Pirate Guy during a day of dress up, designing pirate flags, playing pirate games, and hunting for pirate treasure.

The TKM Music All-Star Band headlines the July 17 concert on the Green

While the ceremony had all the pomp expected, it ended with another traditional rite – the tossing of mortarboards when the event reached its completion.

Grads stood for the National Anthem

Graduates planning to enter the military were cited during commencement ceremonies last week.

Valedictorian, Hudson Axelrod addresses his fellow students.

Salutatorian, Carly Morabito speaks to the graduating class.

Class President Elena Curtis addresses her fellow students.

Jennifer Ngo leads to Pledge of Allegiance.

Congratulations and best wishes were part of the post-graduation scene before leaving Ken Strong Stadium.

A 2021 image of Campbell Ave looking south.

An early map showing what was along the Borough of West Haven's main road.

The Union Hall where candidate Abraham Lincoln spoke in 1860, in New Haven as it stood before demolition.

The home of New Haven Palladium publisher James F. Babcock at 92 Olive St. The location is now the site of modern residential properties and businesses.

Land Trust of West Haven President Marilyn Wilkes, holding scissors, gives city Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine Jr. a high-five after cutting the ribbon with Mayor Dorinda Borer on June 16 to celebrate the grand opening of Eco Park, a new coastal environmental space created through a partnership between the city and the Land Trust. Holding the blue ribbon are, from left, Councilmen Gary Donovan (D-4), and David Beaton (D-9).

Amir Daniley gets off the blocks in the first leg of the 4 x 100 relay.

Justus Richardson takes third in the 100m to advance to the New England Championships, where he finished 4th overall.

Josiah Richardson competes in the 200m at the CIAC State Open Championship.