Joseph Colaninno was named Prom King, while Patricia Lilly was Prom Queen.
Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands
An aerial view of Savin Rock Park.
Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands
West Haven Youth Soccer League President John Vinci, left, prepares to flip a light switch to launch the fireworks from a portable stage in front of Savin Rock as master of ceremonies Brian Hayden fires up the crowd. Hayden is a program coordinator at the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
Delayed fireworks still enthrall thousands
Rockets explode over Bradley Point in a shower of red, white and blue sparks at the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 5. The half-hour pyrotechnic show, presented by the Savin Rock Fireworks Committee, was postponed from July 3 because of thunderstorms.
Borer ends speculation, runs for mayor
'Way to Go!' Award
City crossing guard Lisa Corvera receives the “Way to Go!” award from the West Haven Interagency Network for Children at Elm Street and Union Avenue on June 13. Corvera was presented with the award at her guard post on the last day of school by city Youth and Family Services Director Diane Dietman for “always smiling and waving at passing vehicles in whatever weather conditions while performing her daily duties to ensure the safety of children at the busy intersection.”
White City aglow
At the turn of the 20th Century electric lights were all the rage. Illumination by the incandescent lamp was the height of fashion, and people came out to see the wonder of the new invention. Savin Rock was aglow each night in the White City, the main section of the park, following the leads of other amusement areas. This postcard of the White City tower captures what people of that era came out to see in this most recent installment of our look back when West Haven was a resort destination.
Editorial cartoon
Fellowcraft scholarship
The Fellowcraft Club of Annawon Lodge, 115 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven presented a $500 scholarship check to Joseph Malangone, who graduated from West Haven High School last month. Malangone will be attending Texas A & M University this fall. Pictured from left to right are: Lodge Secretary and Past Master Dennis Frosolone, Senior Warden and Fellowcraft Club President Joey McVety (presenting the check to Malangone), Carrie Malangone, his mother and Worshipful Master Christopher Belous.
‘Coffee with historian’ begins fund efforts
The James Graham Hook & Ladder Company 1 model was on display during the “Coffee with the Historian” event, July.
‘Coffee with historian’ begins fund efforts
WHFD Historian William Heffernan makes his presentation on plans for the library. On the table are two helmets worn by Chief Joseph Howell during his tenure.
Historian's Corner
Even while World War II faced its first summer for Americans, this 1942 squad was able to play the national pastime at cozy Painter Park.
Stadium, track, Biondi all to get facelift
The Frank Fitzgeral Athletic Complex’s Ken Strong Stadium, the Elliott Marnell Track, and Frank Biondi Softball Field will all get a facelift this fall. Federal ARPA funds will pay for the upgrades.
Savin Rock Fest returns to Old Grove Park
Arena Rock Tribute will headline Day 2 of the Savin Rock Festival by unleashing the monsters of rock in Old Grove Park at 8 p.m. July 29 and playing a two-hour show celebrating the music, performance and spectacle of the melodic rock of the ’70s and ’80s
Savin Rock Fest returns to Old Grove Park
Shaded Soul Band will headline Day 1 of the Savin Rock Festival by performing R&B favorites and pop gems in Old Grove Park at 8 p.m. July 28.
