The week in photos – June 14, 2018

Crews were preparing to pour the slab for part of the new foundation that is to be the West Haven High School reconstruction. Workers have been digging out the new foundation, which includes the former courtyard. The new school’s axis will be changed so the entrance will be facing the current student parking lot area

Crews were preparing to pour the slab for part of the new foundation that is to be the West Haven High School reconstruction. Workers have been digging out the new foundation, which includes the former courtyard. The new school’s axis will be changed so the entrance will be facing the current student parking lot area

The Altschuler family stand in front of the Altschuer Law Offices- Rick, Don, Barbara Altschuler Cohen, and her husband Alan Cohen in front of the Thompson Block designated one of the city’s Historic Treasures. Click title for story

Bill and Nancy Barr stand in front of their home on Court Street, which will feature the landmark designation

The mansion was destroyed by the fire, with little of building left. It was eventually razed, and the bricks were used by developers for nearby properties on Third Avenue. Click title for story.

Town residents came out to see the blaze once the alarm went off. Click title for story.

West Haven Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presented the “Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award” to West Haven High School freshmen Tejean Campbell and Farah Najjarah at a recent ceremony. The award is presented to two freshmen that have demonstrated leadership qualities at West Haven High School and the wider community. In this photo, Mullins presents award to Tejean Campbell as his father Carlington Campbell and Assistant Principal Dana Paredes look on.

West Haven Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presented the “Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award” to West Haven High School freshmen Tejean Campbell and Farah Najjarah at a recent ceremony. The award is presented to two freshmen that have demonstrated leadership qualities at West Haven High School and the wider community. In this photo, Mullins presents the award to Farah Najarah as Assistant Principal John Dellacamera looks on.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, receives a poppy corsage from Wayne Morgan, commander of Hughson Miller Post 71 of the American Legion, and his wife, Ruth Morgan, president of Unit 71 of the American Legion Auxiliary, on May 25 at City Hall. Before presenting Rossi with the corsage, the couple collected donations for poppies outside Walmart at 515 Sawmill Road in observance of National Poppy Day. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for the U.S. in all wars. The poppy became the official flower of the Legion in 1920, and the distribution of poppies became a national program of the veterans organization four years later.

West Haven’s Jordan Berrios (24) blocks a pass in last week’s annual Blue-White scrimmage at Ken Strong. The annual scrimmage caps off the spring football practice period.

Columbus Auto’s Nick Gardino winds into action in the first inning of his team’s game with Flanagan Ambulance. The West Haven Twilight League opened its 87th straight season last week.

Erin Blake (center) accepts a check from West Haven ParkRec official Tom Conroy representing the first installment for scholarships sponsored by the Tinker Blake Family Committee. The committee, formed after the passing of the popular coach and mentor last year, will offer a scholarship to a boy and girl each year from West Haven High School. WHHS Athletic Director Jonathan Capone, a member of the committee, was part of the presentation.