The week in photos – July 6, 2023

Sandy Point and the impact of the dredging was a big part of the discussions.

Rep. Dorinda Borer hears from Harbor Master Robert Pimer.

Park-Rec Director Mark Paine points out an impact dredging of New Haven Harbor has on the city’s shorefront during a meeting of coastal officials and Rep. Dorinda Borer last week.

Officials take a walking tour of local sites during the day’s conference.

From L-R City Councilman and Lions Club member Victor Borras, City Councilman-at-Large Gary Donovan, United State Senator Richard Blumenthal, national anthem singer Morgan Neff , 16, Lions Club Vice President and Master of Ceremonies Steven R. Mullins, picnic founder and honoree Antonio Lorenzo, Grille Master and honoree Gerard Grate, Lions Club President and Branford Town representative Carolyn Sires, VA volunteer services coordinator John Daniels. sitting Honoree and Korean War Army veteran Joe Grate and VA volunteer coordinator Rhiannon Oakes following Blumenthal and Donovan’s awards presentations.

Lions Club Secretary Ginette Cary and Lucia Lorenzo unload hot dogs.

Volunteers prepare to distribute hundreds of meals to VA patients and staff .

Last summer, we began to publish a series of public domain postcards and photos of old Savin Rock, particularly in the early years. This proved very popular, and we continue it this summer. We show what is now the beach/bike path as it was seen at the turn of the 20th century.

Paul Schott, chairman of the Early Childhood Council is pictured with. Tammy Theis-Satterlee, council coordinator and Dr. Loretta Long (formerly Nurse Susan on Sesame Street).

The crowd had many questions fielded by Perno and city officials.

Police Chief Joseph Perno addresses the crowd as Police Commissioner Paul Butler looks on.

Igniting Talent participant Aylin Espinoza (far left poses with Baybrook Remodelers, Inc. staff during her time at the city based company. Shown are (from left), Megan Abate, part of the Abate Charitable Foundation, which sponsors the program, Mark Homberg, Ken Carney, and Steve Flood

City resident Patricia Hall completed her degree at Gateway Community College, holding a 4.0 GPA. The wife, mother and professional woman was awarded the Board of Regents Medallion during graduation.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit and the Rev. Charles Kamano welcomed Annawon Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven to Mass this past Sunday as the Masons celebrated the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The official Feast Day is June 24. Freemasonry venerates two patron saints. St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. Collectively they are known as the “Holy Saints John of Jerusalem.” Pictured at before the church’s high altar are: Past Master Dennis Frosolone, Worshipful Master Christopher Belous, Father Charles Kamano, Past Master Steven R. Mullins and Past Master John McManus.

Marty DeGrand (left) with the late Charlie Davidson.

Marty DeGrand wowed the neighborhood when he fashioned the homestead on Benham Hill Road, complete with lighthouse-style tower

Summer got off with a bang for local youngsters as the West Haven Public Library began its vacation events. The Ora Mason Branch saw a full house attend its recent Ice Cream Social and Magic Show. The library system has many programs set for the summer months, and invites all youngsters and parents to the events.