The week in photos – June 19, 2025

Class President Carmella Ruiz addresses her classmates during last week’s graduation of the Class of 2025.

The West Haven High School Class of 2025 left the building last week with traditional ceremonies at Ken Strong Stadium under the gaze of family, faculty and friends.

Class valedictorian, Justin Woychowski, makes remarks at graduation

Class salutatorian, Bedirhan Ozmen, makes remarks at graduation

Graduates mug it up for the camera

Graduates mug it up for the camera

Make Music Day 2024 drew many participants to the drum circle at Old Grove Park. The popular event is part of this year’s schedule.

United Illuminating Key Account Manager Greg Milano, standing left, and West Haven Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana, standing right, lead the annual UI Storm Readiness, Preparedness & Response meeting in the Emergency Operations Center at City Hall on June 10.

Milano and Fontana updated city and public safety officials on UI’s storm management plan heading into the Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1.

Tatiana Franklin, West Haven Library’s newest Children’s Librarian.

Commissioner Steven R. Mullins holds his doctoral diploma as Professor Dr. Alex Sherm and his children Christian Mullins and Nora Mullins look on.

Professor Dr. Alex Sherm, Chairman of the International American University Management Doctoral Program vests Commissioner Steven R. Mullins with the academic hood of Doctor of Public Policy.

The City Point Yacht Club’s had its 130th Opening Day and Life Member Day celebration, held on June 8. The milestone was marked by a ceremony that brought together members, guests, and community leaders. The event honored the history of the City Point Yacht Club, which has been a part of the West Haven community for more than a century. A special highlight of the day was the recognition of our dedicated Life Members, whose long-standing commitment has been instrumental in shaping the club’s legacy. Mayor Dorinda Borer attended and presented CPYC a proclamation and offered her remarks. She is shown with the CPYC Board of Directors.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, center, cuts the ribbon with the owners of Studio 203 — the home of On&On Radio, Outtafocus Media and Tim Brown Photography — to celebrate the studio’s grand opening in the Harborview Professional Offices at 140 Captain Thomas Blvd. on Friday. With Borer are, from left, Councilman Gary Donovan, D-4; Zach Pelletier, the owner-operator of Outtafocus Media; On&On Radio co-founder and creative director Jeff “Nusnce” Cisneros, events/productions manager Luke McDonald and co-founder and logistics manager Aldric Joseph; McDonald’s father, Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce; and chamber President and CEO Michael Moses.

West Haven’s accomplishments on the stage were recognized in this year’s Halo Awards at Waterbury’s Palace Theater. The various cast members (shown above) were cited personally and as a group for two school year productions, Lend Me a Tenor, and The Addams Family.

West Haven’s accomplishments on the stage were recognized in this year’s Halo Awards at Waterbury’s Palace Theater. The various cast members (shown above) were cited personally and as a group for two school year productions, Lend Me a Tenor, and The Addams Family.

West Haven’s accomplishments on the stage were recognized in this year’s Halo Awards at Waterbury’s Palace Theater. The various cast members (shown above) were cited personally and as a group for two school year productions, Lend Me a Tenor, and The Addams Family.

The Barnacle Restaurant as it stood prior to its closing in 1954, becoming a private home

A menu from the restaurant.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from left, applauds amid a burst of confetti as The Building Complex owners Brina and Sylvia Yanez cut the ribbon to mark the sports and event venue’s grand opening at 150 Front Ave. on June 5. Joining the ribbon-cutting are 4th District Councilman Gary Donovan, left, and Simon McDonald, the director of membership and marketing at the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony was organized by the chamber and featured welcoming remarks by Borer, McDonald and the Yanez sisters.

U10 Girls Travel Team concluded the season at Conte Tournament. West Haven defeated Cheshire 4-1 & Coginchug 5-1. Tied Wallingford 2-2. This team had an outstanding spring season winning 12 games and one tie out of 18 games.