“Some members of the Democratic Town Committee asked me if I’d consider running for state representative.I thought about it and made the leap.”
Familiar face
The West Haven Eco-Camp has been one of the most popular summer programs offered in the city -- and its gone on for three decades. One of the faces that was there at the beginning is that of Gerry Frumento, former WHHS science teacher, who still takes part in the program he helped found with the late Mike Paone . The camp was in its third session.
O'Brien wants to pick it up from '17
Eco-Camp continues success
The West Haven Eco-Camp has been an educational and fun way to spend part of the summer for youngsters over a span of almost three decades. Founded by the late Mike Paone and Gerry Frumento, the camp has educated and entertained thousands. Children learn the ecosystem that is part of the shore area with walks along the beach, while getting hands-on instruction about various plants and animals. This year is no exception as the camp is currently in its third weeklong session. Shown here: Senior counselors meet to discuss the Food Fest and other activities.
Eco-Camp continues success
The West Haven Eco-Camp has been an educational and fun way to spend part of the summer for youngsters over a span of almost three decades. Founded by the late Mike Paone and Gerry Frumento, the camp has educated and entertained thousands. Children learn the ecosystem that is part of the shore area with walks along the beach, while getting hands-on instruction about various plants and animals. This year is no exception as the camp is currently in its third weeklong session. Shown here: Camp Director Pat Fallon holds court before the day begins.
Editorial cartoon
Gripevine
Linden St sidewalk - before....
Gripevine
Linden St sidewalk - after.
Historian's Corner
P.T. Barnum, who came from Bridgeport, is shown with one of his most famous “attractions,” Charles Sherwood Stratton, also known as Tom Thumb. Stratton had relatives in West Haven.
Steve Harris tapped to succeed Morrell
Harris named new head coach for West Haven hockey.
Shore Haven champions
The Duffy’s Tavern Red Sox completed a banner year, going 14-1 in the regular season and then went undefeated in postseason play. They upended the Pirates to take home league championship. They are shown with their trophies following the Championship Game.
Keeping cool!
Levi DeMayo, age 1, a student at the West Haven Child Development Center, Inc., keeps cool with outdoor water play. The most recent heat wave had temperatures in the high 90s in our area, while topping triple digits inland. He seems pretty content to play just outside the wading pool.
New sidewalks for Center
From left, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, Public Works Commissioner Tom McCarthy and Rossi’s executive assistant, Lou Esposito, look on as a crew from the city’s sidewalk contractor, Elm City Materials Inc. of Spring Street, finishes the first pour of concrete for replacing a stretch of sidewalk in front of the Savin Rock Conference Center at 6 Rock St. on Friday. The work, which will include a new crosswalk of stamped concrete that resembles red brick pavers, is being financed with a state Local Capital Improvement Program grant and supervised by city sidewalk inspector Ernie Chiarelli.
