The week in photos – June 6, 2024

Mayor Dorinda Borer, holding oversize scissors, cuts the ribbon with former Mayors Nancy R. Rossi, center left, and Edward M. O’Brien, center right, to mark the grand reopening of Beach Street on the city’s shoreline Friday evening after a yearlong state-bonded road-raising project.

On Thursday, May 23, the West Haven Public School District celebrated a “Topping Off” Ceremony for the new Washington Elementary School, in which a beam signed by Washington students, staff, and others, was placed to celebrate the completion of the building’s exterior steel structure.

On Thursday, May 23, the West Haven Public School District celebrated a “Topping Off” Ceremony for the new Washington Elementary School, in which a beam signed by Washington students, staff, and others, was placed to celebrate the completion of the building’s exterior steel structure.

On Thursday, May 23, the West Haven Public School District celebrated a “Topping Off” Ceremony for the new Washington Elementary School, in which a beam signed by Washington students, staff, and others, was placed to celebrate the completion of the building’s exterior steel structure.

Grand Marshal Gerald “Jerry” Cafferty steers West Haven’s Memorial Day parade up Campbell Avenue on Monday morning while riding shotgun in a black Mustang driven by city resident Kevin Gardner. Cafferty, a decorated Army veteran, served in the Vietnam War in 1970-71.

West Haven’s Top 20 students in the Class of 2024 were feted at a breakfast at West River Hall.

May 21, West Haven High School hosted its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the Auditorium. In total, 58 senior members were recognized, while 48 junior candidates were inducted into the prestigious organization. Senior Alison Frazer, the current President of the West Haven High School Chapter, moderated the event and welcomed the audience of family and friends before the program began.

On Wednesday, May 15, Bailey Middle School hosted its National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony in the West Haven High School Auditorium. In total, 137 students in grades 7 and 8 were inducted into the prestigious organization.

Mayor Dorinda Borer delivers remarks observing the 50th anniversary of National Emergency Medical Services Week and honoring first responders during a ceremony at City Hall on May 21. As part of the event, about 100 city employees received training from more than 20 paramedics and EMTs in performing hands-only CPR, using an automated external defibrillator and administering Narcan, a brand name for a device that delivers the opioid-overdose antidote naloxone.

Mayor Dorinda Borer reads a National EMS Week proclamation saluting the members of the city’s three fire departments — West Haven Fire Department, West Shore Fire Department and City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown — as well as the members of the West Haven Police Department and American Medical Response of New Haven. With Borer are, from left, West Shore Chief Stephen Scafariello, West Haven Deputy Chief William S. Johnson IV, city Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana and West Shore Deputy Chief Rafael Zayas.

In the second-floor hallway of City Hall, EMTs from American Medical Response of New Haven train city employees in performing hands-only CPR. Employees also received training in using an automated external defibrillator and administering Narcan, a brand name for a device that delivers the opioid-overdose antidote naloxone.

Addilyn, a 7-year-old, and student at Seth Haley ran a lemonade stand Memorial Day weekend to raise money for West Haven Animal Shelter. With the help of the community Addy was able to raise more than $100 and donated in excess of180 pounds of dog food. She dropped her donation off to Officer Morgan Ruggiero. She is the daughter of Kage and Alexis Distasio

A wooden case and two empty bottles of beer from Wehle Brewery, which was located in rear of where Railroad Salvage once stood on Campbell Avenue, across the street from NDHS

A Garden tool called a Circulator manufactured by B. Dickerman Manufacturing Co. of West Haven, probably from the early 20th century.

West Haven Band performed their Senior Tribute Concert under the direction of Donata Lupacchino. As the year winds down toward graduation, seniors are being honored in all extra-curricular activities.

West Haven Band performed their Senior Tribute Concert under the direction of Donata Lupacchino. As the year winds down toward graduation, seniors are being honored in all extra-curricular activities.

Buddy’s Barber shop, run by Giuseppe “Buddy” Gambino stood on Washington Avenue, steps away from Thomas’s Garage and behind Pfaff’s Market.

Getting a haircut was a time to catch up on some reading and meeting up with friends.

The members of the West Haven High School EDS team presented their report at the Connecticut Science Center, May 16.

West Haven student-athletes recently signed Letters of Intent to play for several college teams. Parents and administrators were on hand to celebrate the event. Those shown are: Front Row -- Arianna Titus, Mia Rubirosa, Isabella Fiorillo, Amber Militrano, Matt Pagan, Joaquin Smith. Back Row -- Bernett Scott, Chase Supan, Demarco Eady, Emanuel Gordon, Joaquin Baldonado, Arianna Izzo.

Rich Deso of the West Haven Veterans Commission and President of Surfside Veterans joined veterans Robert Chapin, Peter “Doc” Wright and Andrew Villiro, on the Black Mariah V with Veterans Angler Charters, run by Capt. Kathy Graham. The non-profit group offers vishing trips to local veterans.

The 2024 West Haven girls tennis team seniors were honored on senior night. The WHHS boys tennis team’s senior night was canceled due to rain and not rescheduled.

Mike Madera leaps to pull down a drive on the warning track versus Southington. despite some great defensive plays, the Westies’ season ended at Southington, as the top-ranked team in the LL State Tournament pulled away with a 7-1 victory.

Taylor Alfano prepares to fire to first to complete a double play versus Enfield. West Haven’s season ended with a 3-2 heartbreaker to Enfield.