The week in photos – June 4, 2026

Lifelong Westie, Dolores Pilletere, right, celebrates her 85th birthday with Mayor Dorinda Borer on May 16. Pilletere received a mayoral citation from Borer for “all you have accomplished and the lives you have touched.” For many years, Pilletere served as a lunch lady at Washington Elementary School and worked in the children’s department at Horwitz Department Store.

Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine Jr. shows a dark blue Park-Rec life vest at Sea Bluff Beach on May 22 as part of the city’s new life vest giveaway program. With Paine are, from left, Park-Rec Pool and Waterfront Coordinator Margaret Ruggiero, Deputy Police Chief Joseph Romano, Police Chief Joseph S. Perno, West Haven native Paul Skerritt, Mayor Dorinda Borer, West Haven Fire Department Deputy Chief Willam S. Johnson IV, and Councilmen Gary Donovan, D-4, and Ronald M. Quagliani, D-10.

Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana shows a detailed color rendering of the city’s first-ever beach lifeguard station at Sea Bluff Beach on May 22. The state-of-the-art, solar-powered station is slated for construction on a 4-foot elevated deck near Sea Bluff’s busy Charlotte Bacon playground and Cove River area.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, joined by city and public safety officials, announces an “aggressive” water safety program for beaches and pools during a news conference at Sea Bluff Beach on May 22. From left, West Shore Fire Department Deputy Chief Kevin Mullen, Capt. Collin McBurney and Chief Rafael Zayas; Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine Jr.; police Sgt. Scott Allard, Capt. Anthony Pacileo, Deputy Chief Joseph Romano and Chief Joseph S. Perno; West Haven native Paul Skerritt; and Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana.

George “Butch” Treat, a Marine Corps veteran who served in the Vietnam War in 1967-68, leads the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal, guiding the more than 50-unit procession of veterans, bands and dignitaries along Campbell Avenue on May 25.

Mayor Dorinda Borer waves to paradegoers while leading Connecticut and city officials along Campbell Avenue. From right, state Rep. Bill Heffernan, state Sen. James Maroney and City Council Chairman Christopher E. Vargo Jr

Members of the Orange-based Connecticut Air National Guard’s 103rd Air Control Squadron marched up the crowded Campbell Avenue parade route on May 25, during the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Delayed because of inclement weather, hundreds lined the streets to pay tribute to current and past service members.

Keeping up the tradition, the West Haven High School Marching Band led off the march up Campbell Avenue

The West Haven Vietnam Veterans were also part of the commemorative march.

West Haven Vietnam Veterans President Dave Ricci, right, is joined by member Howie Thomas for a reading of an Apache blessing at the city’s dedication of 50 new bricks on the Veterans Walk of Honor and eight new names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bradley Point Park on May 27. Thomas, a Marine Corps vet, is a member of the Schaghticoke Indian Tribe of Kent in the hills of northwestern Connecticut. Ricci is a Marine Corps vet and the president of the West Haven Veterans Council.

West Haven Vietnam Veterans members and Marine Corps vets Rick Foley, left, and Marty Richards salute after laying a wreath at the base of the William A. Soderman Memorial in Bradley Point Park on May 27.

A section of the Veterans Walk of Honor bricks in Bradley Point Park on May 27.

People line the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on May 27 to search for bricks purchased in honor of loved ones, both living and deceased.

Mayor Dorinda Borer delivers remarks dedicating 50 new bricks on the Veterans Walk of Honor and eight new names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bradley Point Park on May 27.

Meet Rebeca Wilson, our Branch Manager at the Ora Mason Library! Feel free to stop in for a chat with Rebeca and enjoy all the exciting new programs, books, and displays she’s set up!

West Haven Adult Education’s Class of 2026 was graduated with full commencement honors two weeks ago. The class proudly shows its diplomas following the ceremony.

West Haven Adult Education’s Class of 2026 was graduated with full commencement honors two weeks ago. Superintendent of Schools Neil Cavallaro addressed the class during the ceremony.

The West Haven Retired Teachers’ Association has contributed books to the six West Haven elementary school libraries. This year’s book is THE FUTURE BOOK. This donation is in addition to a WHHS scholarship and donations to Bailey and Carrigan’s school pantries. Dues are $20 per year to join WHRTA. Contact aglagowski@att.net if interested.

Peter Franke’s Funhouse was getting ready for the wrecking ball in the mid-1960s as urban renewal efforts closed Savin Rock Amusement Park, and set the stage for controversy over plans that roiled for more than 30 years

Former Republican City Councilman-at-large Ralph P. Lawson III has been appointed as a member of the Fair Rent Commission by Mayor Dorinda A. Borer. He is shown at his swearing-in by Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins, who is also a Justic of the Peace, empowered to administer oaths. Other commission members include West Haven Veterans Council member Richard Deso, resident Sonya Bacote, and recent UNH graduate Mason Smith as an alternate.

Daniel Davis and Ben Proano celebrate a point in their victory against Hamden.

Connor Oksenberg sprints past a Waterford player in the Blue Devils’ final regular season game. West Haven teams closed out the spring season.

Gillian Wynus pitches for West Haven against Foran.

Abby Wynus takes the throw at second base for the out against Foran. The Westies ended the year with a three-game losing streak, knocking them out of contention for a state tournament bid.

Jayda Ciliberti carries the ball around a Foran defender. The Westie lady laxers ended the year on the short end of an 18-8 tally.

The West Haven High boys tennis team honored its seniors, recently. The netters, along with the rest of Westie squads closed out the spring season. The seniors, meanwhile head toward graduation

Cam Lipford gets the victory on the mound versus O’Brien Tech.

Jayda Ciliberti carries the ball around a Foran defender.

Jocelyn Kenny makes a save against Foran.