The week in photos – July 4, 2024

Michelle Carmody is an advocate for reading in the city. She currently stewards her own Little Free Library and has worked closely with schools and libraries to make access to books. She accepts donations and regularly stocks all of the LFL's in town and has made flyers for schools to hand out that maps them all out. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of her Little Free Library, there will be a book exchange event on Alexander Drive on July 13 from 1-3 p.m. (rain date July 14). It will feature raffle prizes (those who donate books received raffle tickets), activities for kids, and a special appearance from the West Haven Bookmobile. She is shown with daughter, Cora.

Greater New Haven Chamber representatives Gary Ciarlegio and MacKenzie Vinci flank CEO Josh Wechsler and wife Jordan along with Executive Chef Erica Puerre during the ribbon cutting.

Edibolic Kitchen’s new “Grab and Go” service allows those on the move to have a nutritious meal with several varieties of offerings on the menu.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from left, congratulates Grammy-winning jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis, center, before presenting a citation recognizing Zuraitis’ “exceptionally meritorious musical excellence” during a reception at City Hall on June 26. With them are, from left, Councilman Gary Donovan, D-4, Councilwoman Michelle Coletti, D-2, and City Council Chairman Nicholas A. Pascale, D-at large. Zuraitis, who lives on the West Haven shoreline, won best jazz vocal album for “How Love Begins” at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.

Westie John Merola will perform from 9:30-11 a.m. July 7 at the Oak Street deck, off Captain Thomas Boulevard, as part of the city's Acoustic Sunday Morning Concert Series. Grab a coffee and a beach chair and chill out to smooth-sailing ditties from one of West Haven’s favorite troubadours.

“Bowlin’” Bob Nugent, the owner of Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling Alley at 240 Platt Ave., center, receives the “Way to Go!” award from West Haven’s Youth and Family Services and Interagency Network for Children on June 26. WHINC Parent Support Group members and families presented the framed award to Nugent for “providing duckpin bowling fun to families of children, youth and young adults with disabilities. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary serving West Haven.” The presentation took place during a pizza party marking the culmination of WHINC’s five-week duckpin bowling league, which consisted of 14 bowlers ages 9-13. The Way to Go program recognizes those who go above and beyond to offer services and resources.

The Rev. Thomas C. Jackson, Vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit celebrated Mass at the parish's annual open-air mass at Bradley Point on June 23, assisted by Eucharistic Minister Steven R. Mullins. During the liturgy prayers were said for the recovery of the twin toddlers that were nearly drowned by their father in Dawson Beach early the previous day, as well as the first responders involved in their rescue.

The Malley Murder Mystery

Troop 899 Boy Scouts Aadi Neujahr (left) and Lucia Maier (right) rake and shovel mulch to make a walking trail on Marginal Drive in Allingtown.  Neujahr organized the neighborhood project to earn his Eagle Scout degree.

The First Congregational Church of West Haven and the Rev. Vance Taylor, standing in for church Pastor the Rev. Carl Howard welcomed the brothers of Annawon Lodge 115, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven on Sunday, June 23 as the Masons celebrated the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. The official Feast Day is June 24. Freemasonry venerates two saints, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, whose feast day is Dec. 27. They are collectively known as "The Holy Saints John of Jerusalem. Pictured before the altar with Pastor Taylor (center) are from l-r Branford Widow Son Lodge, 66 Entered Apprentice Leo Calancio, Past Master William C. Lang, Past Master Steven R. Mullins, who represented current Worshipful Master Joseph F. McVety, Jr., Senior Warden Douglas Turcotte, III, past Master David Fletcher, current Widow Son Lodge 66 Master and Annawon Past Master Richard C. Memmott, Jr. and Brother Stephen Hildridge.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.

Make Music Day was sponsored by ArtsWest on June 21, the summer solstice. A wide range of musical talents performed in several locations at Old Grove Park. A drum circle (above was part of the fun), while tap dancing was another learning site.