City of West Haven Allingtown Deputy Fire Chief Michael Esposito speaks during the Allingtown Green Wreath Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day.
Allingtown tradition makes return
Retired West Shore Fire Department Lt. Keven McKeon (far right) plays taps as Allingtown firefighters Ian Shack, Steven R. Mullins and John Ordazzo render hand salutes during the Allingtown Green Wreath Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
Grand Marshal Emery Linton Sr. steers West Haven’s Memorial Day parade up Campbell Avenue on Monday morning from a golf cart driven by city Human Resources Commissioner Beth A. Sabo. Linton, an Army veteran, served in the Vietnam War in 1970-72.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
From left, Paul Pesco, a New York session guitarist who has recorded and toured with Hall & Oates and Madonna, jams with guitarist John McCarthy, who owns the Rock House School of Music, along with Connor Antico, a Stamford theater and film actor, and other guest performers. The mobile “stage” was one of Rock House’s three floats, all featuring musicians and performers from the West Haven music school, and were made possible by Anthony Augliera Moving & Storage of East Haven and Bruneau’s Garage of West Haven.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, holding an American flag while waving to people, leads city and state officials along the Campbell Avenue parade route.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
The West Haven High School Band.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
The national champion West Haven Seahawks cheerleading team.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
Hundreds lined the parade route Monday
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
From left, the First Fire Taxation District’s Board of Fire Commissioners, Treasurer John Carew, Secretary Herbert Hill and Chairman Bruce E. Sweeney, ride in a 1935 Mack pump firetruck driven by retired West Haven Fire Department Inspector Robert Abate. The firetruck was formerly operated by the department’s North End Hose Company.
Traditional parade celebrates our nation
West Haven resident Jacques Rossignol gives a thumbs-up while driving his 1966 Pontiac Ventura for his fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Beach people
Walking the beach is a popular pastime in West Haven, with hundreds of people taking advantage of the area during the entire year. Voice columnist Dan Shine saw this couple early one morning walking across the waterline. Mornings are still chilly despite temperatures climbing some days into the 80s.
Editorial Cartoon
Class of 2022
West Haven Adult Education recently conducted its annual commencement exercises at West Haven High School. Those graduating with high school diplomas were given the traditional sendoff, and stood for a class picture after the ceremony.
Historian's Corner
A class of young ladies who attended the Oak Hill Seminary pose for a group picture.
Historian's Corner
A woodcut of the building gives an idea of the grounds.
WHHS roundup
Paige Beurer gets the out at second and looks to turn two against the Easties in the second round of the SCC championships
WHHS roundup
The Westies mob 18 Dylan Supan after his walk-off hit in a 4-3 win over Cheshire.
WHHS roundup
Haygen Alexrod deals from the hill against North Haven.
WHHS roundup
Brian Carew clears a Branford player out in front of the Westies’ net.
WHHS roundup
Julia Tsakonas muscles her way to the front of the net versus Westhill.
Senior sendoff!
Boys’ lacrosse celebrated Senior Night prior to game against Branford/East Haven Co-op. The seniors are shown with their parents following the annual ceremony.
