The week in photos – June 8, 2023

Materials donated by the West Haven Seahawks of the Ray Tellier Midget Football League were used to build a large Adirondack chair by Mike Martin’s Construction Class at the high school! The chair is located on the boardwalk at the end of Altschuler Boulevard. Pictured are Naysandro Cruz, Mike Luth, Ray Gilbert, Matt Rasile, Paul Zello, Ryan Robinson, and Martin. The students not in the photo, but who helped make the chair, are Orlando Ayala, Kayla Cedeno, John Huckabey, Joe Malangone, Danae Michael, Edrian Morales, Brandon Rodriguez, Jacob Senerchia, Cassie Wadeka, and Dakota Willette.

Brother Jerry Nero (center) was named Annawon Lodge Mason of the Year, 2023. Nero has been a member of the Lodge since 2021. He currently sits as junior deacon. He also holds memberships in numerous Masonic organizations. Nero was presented his plaque by Fellowcraft Club President and Senior Warden Joey McVety (left) and Worshipful Master Christopher Belous.

Parish Historian Sue Carlson (top right) tours a group during the open house at the Church of the Holy Spirit during the parish’s 300th Anniversary celebration weekend.

Assisted by Verger Steven R. Mullins, the Rt. Rev. Laura Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan of Connecticut sprinkles the congregation with Holy Water during the Feast of Pentecost Mass celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Church of the Holy Spirit.

The new vacuum truck will help city crews in the task of keeping city storm drains and sewer lines free from debris.

Members of the Lillis family pay their respects at the Walk of Honor brick they purchased for the late Robert R. Lillis Sr., a Navy veteran who served in 1956-59, including peacetime duty aboard the destroyer USS Jonas Ingram. From left, daughter Marie Pelaccia, widow Marie Lillis, daughter Maureen B. Lillis, son Robert R. Lillis Jr. and granddaughter Bridget Lillis.

West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi delivers remarks dedicating the Walk of Honor’s 51 new bricks.

West Haven Vietnam Army veterans Mark Levine, left, and Al Beck, Sr. lay a wreath at the base of the William A. Soderman Memorial in Bradley Point Park during the city’s Phase 15 dedication of the brick Veterans Walk of Honor on May 27. Levine was this year’s grand marshal of the West Haven Memorial Day parade, and Beck is the vice president of the West Haven Veterans Council.

The West Haven Fire Department Honor Guard, composed of members of the West Haven Fire Department, the West Shore Fire Department and the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown, leads the procession of city and state dignitaries while carrying the American flag to the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole for the ceremonial raising.

An artist rendering of the school was part of the presentation given prior to to approval of the plan. The venerable Washington School building, which has stood at the corner of Washington Avenue and Brown Street for 114 years will be demolished to allow construction of the new school. Students will be transported to the Molloy School site on Meloy Road for two years while construction continues.

The Bailey 8th Grade Band recently competed in the “Music in the Parks Music Festival” at Westfield State University (MA) and Six Flags of New England. There were 14 middle school and high school music groups from Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, and Connecticut who performed and received ratings based on their performances. The Bailey 8th Grade Band received the highest rating of Superior and 1st place for the division, they also received the Overall trophy for receiving the highest score of any middle school band.

Allingtown Volunteer Firefighter Steven R. Mullins lays a wreath at the Allingtown Green War Monument at a ceremony on Memorial Day.

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown career and volunteer firefighters wearing full Class A dress uniform attend the wreath laying ceremony at the Allingtown Green.

Grand Marshal Mark Levine waves to people while guiding West Haven’s Memorial Day parade up Campbell Avenue on May 29. Levine, an Army veteran and a lifelong Westie, served in the Vietnam War in 1970-71.

Members of the New Haven County Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes & Drums are led by West Haven drum major Tony Mancini.

Rock House School of Music owner John McCarthy, center, fires up the crowd as a band from the West Haven music school performs.

West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center right, waves to paradegoers while leading city and state officials along Campbell Avenue.

The West Haven High School Band.

The Notre Dame High School Drum Line

The crowded Campbell Avenue parade route near Atwater Street.

Evan Jones pitches for the Westies versus Enfield.

Taylor Alfano rounds the bases for a triple in the Westies first round victory over Conard.

Olivia McDonnell hits a line drive for the Blue Devils versus Conard.

Chase Supan celebrates closing out the upset victory over #2 Naugatuck in the CIAC playoffs.

HEFFERNAN

Levi Jordan (CEO of Best Of The West) (left) Ellis Robertson (right). Robertson is committed to Georgia.

Rob DeMorro (2002 MVP Al- State DB) ( right) is shown with an unidentified mini-camper.

Winners of the 12-14 division flag football tournament champions.

Alumni Game participants in a special game

Rotary Club Past President Roland Depew, Janet Gaetano Carrano, (parent) Senior Honoree Kassidy Carrano, Steven R. Mullins, Senior Honoree Joseph Malangone, and his mom, Rotary Club President Carrie Malangone.

Barry Lee Cohen, Republican Mayoral Candidate announced the appointment of Stefano Guerra as Campaign Director.

Annawon Lodge 115 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven 2023 suite of officers, led by Worshipful Master Christopher Belous.

West Haven’s third annual celebration of Juneteenth will take place on Saturday, June 17, at Brent Watt Park, 24 Tile Street in Allingtown. Admission is free for all ages. The festivities will take place between 11-3 with entertainment, food and vendor booths. Entertainment includes the Heavenly Stars singing group, Rhythm of the Heart, Comedian Terrance Dill, the Village Drill Team and many others. Free parking is available at the University of New Haven Isadore Street entrance. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved black Americans. For more information, please explore westhavenjuneteenthcelebration.eventbrite.com.

Annawon Lodge Worshipful Master Chris Belous, Senior Warden Joey McVety, Hon. Past Master Jerry Calibrito and past master Steven R. Mullins welcomed Kathleen Mulkerin-Carew and the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance to the West Haven Masonic Building for their pancake breakfast fundraiser recently. The school has been rehearsing at the lodge for several years and are raising funds for an upcoming trip to Ireland. Dozens of residents enjoyed pancakes, eggs and bacon. Dance school students acted as wait staff and catered to the needs of their visitors. You can still help out by donating at: Venmo@Mulkerin or Paypal@Emeralddancers.

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 celebrated its prom, the traditional last event before graduation, May 25, at Anthony’s Ocean View, Morris Cove. School PR Director Michael O’Brien took some shots of “the Starry Night.”

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 celebrated its prom, the traditional last event before graduation, May 25, at Anthony’s Ocean View, Morris Cove. School PR Director Michael O’Brien took some shots of “the Starry Night.”

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 celebrated its prom, the traditional last event before graduation, May 25, at Anthony’s Ocean View, Morris Cove. School PR Director Michael O’Brien took some shots of “the Starry Night.”

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 celebrated its prom, the traditional last event before graduation, May 25, at Anthony’s Ocean View, Morris Cove. School PR Director Michael O’Brien took some shots of “the Starry Night.”

The West Haven High School Class of 2023 celebrated its prom, the traditional last event before graduation, May 25, at Anthony’s Ocean View, Morris Cove. School PR Director Michael O’Brien took some shots of “the Starry Night.”