The week in photos – June 3, 2021

Grand Marshals Frank J. Corso and Eric Pimer sit by the reviewing stand after leading the city’s Memorial Day Parade up Campbell Avenue. After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the parade made it back on schedule now that the state is moving toward lifting most of the restrictions imposed during the pandemic. A large crowd lined the 1.5-mile parade route, and some late-season cold and rain left the area just before the march stepped off.

Grand Marshals Mike Pimer, wearing sunglasses, and Frank J. Corso steer 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.

Though a bit chilly, the locals seemed to be enjoying it.

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and grandson Arthur Rossi, 11, hold American flags while waving to paradegoers along Campbell Avenue in the heart of downtown.

West Haven High School Theatre Workshop proudly presents “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview” a one-act comedy by Ian McWethy. The performances take place on Friday, June 4, at 6 and 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Admission is free. Donations will be happily accepted for the Senior Activities Fund. The production is directed by Margi Maher and Tracy Stratton.

West Haven High School Theatre Workshop proudly presents “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview” a one-act comedy by Ian McWethy. The performances take place on Friday, June 4, at 6 and 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Admission is free. Donations will be happily accepted for the Senior Activities Fund. The production is directed by Margi Maher and Tracy Stratton.

The Notre Dame Class of 2021 participates in the traditional throwing of the mortarboards, marking the end of graduation exercises. The class was able to have a traditional ceremony with family and friends on the Tom Marcucci Practice Field adjacent to the school. The graduation season is now in full swing with colleges and private schools leading the way, and public schools scheduled for the next two weeks.

No history of the city would be complete without pictures and discussion of Savin Rock in its heyday. The amusement park and other industries will be part of the Open House.

West Haven Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins presented his annual “Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Award” to two outstanding young leaders. West Haven High School Freshmen Myles Cortes and Dana Davis were selected by Principal Dana Paredes for demonstrating leadership and civic mindedness at the high school and the wider West Haven community. The students received a framed certificate, a copy of the a United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence and a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble. The two are shown with Mullins and Parades.

Dumping on West Spring Street has been a recurring problem.

The West Haven BARKS and Meows Animal Shelter Food and Supplies Drive, held on May 22, at the Off -Shore Restaurant, 852 Jones Hill Road, hauled in thousands of pounds of food and supplies to benefi t shelter animals. Sponsored by West Haven businesses, Apple Oil and Star Distributors, Councilman Barry Lee Cohen (R-10) organized the event which also collected over $2300 in monetary donations. Shown here: Sgt. Mark Gado accepts monetary donations from Cohen.

The West Haven BARKS and Meows Animal Shelter Food and Supplies Drive, held on May 22, at the Off -Shore Restaurant, 852 Jones Hill Road, hauled in thousands of pounds of food and supplies to benefi t shelter animals. Sponsored by West Haven businesses, Apple Oil and Star Distributors, Councilman Barry Lee Cohen (R-10) organized the event which also collected over $2300 in monetary donations. Shown here: Donations spill over into the parking lot.

The West Haven High School baseball team won the first ever Ray Guarino game to close out the regular season. The Blue Devils topped Hamden, 7-2, to win the game, played to honor Guarino, who played for West Haven under George Hanchette, and coached the Hamden Post 88 American Legion team for seven seasons. Guarino is a well-respected baseball man, who completed his first year as an assistant at the University of Bridgeport. He coached as an assistant at Yale for many years. The 45-year old has been battling cancer for two years, and the game is a collaboration between Hamden and West Haven to show their appreciation for the impact he’s had on the programs.

The West Haven High School baseball team won the first ever Ray Guarino game to close out the regular season. The Blue Devils topped Hamden, 7-2, to win the game, played to honor Guarino, who played for West Haven under George Hanchette, and coached the Hamden Post 88 American Legion team for seven seasons. Guarino is a well-respected baseball man, who completed his first year as an assistant at the University of Bridgeport. He coached as an assistant at Yale for many years. The 45-year old has been battling cancer for two years, and the game is a collaboration between Hamden and West Haven to show their appreciation for the impact he’s had on the programs.

Dan Izzo pitches in relief in the SCC Championship vs Prep. The Westies lost their first game in 11 tries in the SCC championship, won by Fairfield Prep, 8-3.

Tyler Jones singles against Fairfield Prep in West Haven’s 8-3 loss in the SCC Championship

Carson Kershner defends against Fairfield Warde in their loss in the CIAC playoff s on Friday.

Charlie Miller rushes the ball in the CIAC playoff s against Fairfield Warde.