The Heavenly Stars Singing group rocked the crowd at West Haven's Juneteenth Celebration at Brent Watt Park in Allingtown.
Juneteenth celebrated at 2nd annual festival
West Haven Juneteenth Celebration organizer Councilwoman Robbing Watt-Hamilton, (D-5) speaks to the crowd.
Neighborhood, church group aid Point make-over
Vertical Church members working hard at restoring Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary gardens to their former glory.
Neighborhood, church group aid Point make-over
One of nine (9) gardens at the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary that was thoroughly weeded and mulched this past weekend
Neighborhood, church group aid Point make-over
In addition to weeding all nine of the Sandy Point gardens, volunteers planted several colorful annual flowering plants that had been donated by the Savin Rock Surf Shop on Captain Thomas Boulevard to create an appealing entryway to the Bird Sanctuary.
Boardwalk VIP
Tony Orsini walks his beat on the Boardwalk mornings at 6 a.m. He refers to himself as “The Mayor of the Boardwalk.” All he dogs know him and come to him for dog cookies. You can see Tony and the other Sunrise Curmudgeons most mornings, weather permitting. He was a longtime employee of Sikorsky’s.
Patronal feast
Members of the Annawon Lodge, 115, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of West Haven, under the leadership of Worshipful Master Johnny Garcia celebrated the Feast of Saint John the Baptist at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit last week at the parish’s 9 a.m. Mass. John the Baptist is one of two patron saints of Freemasonry worldwide. The other is Saint John the Evangelist. In Masonic circles, they are known as the “Holy Saints John of Jerusalem. The guest celebrant for the mass was the Rev. Kathryn Greene-McCreigh of Christ Episcopal Church in New Haven.
Editorial cartoon
City cited for work in developing
West Haven Planning Director Christopher Soto receives the city’s “2022 Silver Certified Community” plaque from Connecticut Economic Development Association Board President Kristen Gorski at CEDAS headquarters on Long Wharf Drive in New Haven on June 8. The etched glass plaque was awarded to West Haven for exemplifying best practices in economic development and land use.
City cited for work in developing
West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Planning Director Christopher Soto show the city’s “2022 Silver Certified Community” plaque at City Hall on June 22. The etched glass plaque was recently awarded to West Haven by the Connecticut Economic Development Association for exemplifying best practices in economic development and land use.
‘Tree tenders’ mark Arbor Day planting oak at Painter Park
West Haven Tree Warden Leo Kelly tends an American white oak as Mayor Nancy R. Rossi throws a shovel of mulch to dedicate the tree planting at Painter Park’s Kelsey Avenue entrance during the city’s Arbor Day observance June 23.
GOP food distribution
Saturday, June 18 the West Haven Republican Town Committee hosted a food distribution on Forest Road in Allingtown. Twelve pallets of non-perishable food and water were delivered by a donated eighteen-wheeler from Anthony Augliera Moving and Storage Company. Goods were distributed to over 400 West Haven residents that day. Numerous candidates helped out, led by Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski and his wife Amy. Also State Senate candidates John Carlson (10th) and Kim-Marie Mullins (14th) and House candidates Representative Charles Ferrero (R-117) and candidate Aaron Haley (116th). Shown -- GOP gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski carries a case of water for a resident during the Republican Town Committee food distribution in Allingtown recently. State Rep. Charles Ferrero sets up canned food.
Historian's Corner
The West Haven Speedway/Donovan Field was a landmark in the Savin Rock neighborhood.
Historian's Corner
The West Haven Speedway/Donovan Field was a landmark in the Savin Rock neighborhood.
Historian's Corner
The West Haven Speedway/Donovan Field was a landmark in the Savin Rock neighborhood.
20 years marked
Retired officers of the West Haven Police Dept. recently celebrated 20 years in retirement with a dinner at Lorenzo's restaurant. Pictured above are (seated ) Chief George Carpenter, Deputy Chief Bill Conlan, Deputy Chief Ron Zuk. Standing Detective Sergeant Dave Ricci, Chief Tom Tranquilli, and Chief Joe Innamorato.
FUSE cast readies for show July 23
Abigail Page (Wendy) and Andrew James Bleidner (Peter Pan/Slightly) in a scene from “Lost Girl.”.
Hidden Gems
Heather LeClaire with a freshly groomed client at DeTails Dog Grooming
Post 71 has success in early Legion year
Cam Cruz (r.) gets the force at second with Gianni Gambardella (7) against Madison, last week, won by the Westies, 9-3.
