Mayor Nancy R. Rossi receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from West Haven Fire Department Chief James P. O’Brien at City Hall on March 3. Rossi, 62, took the injection of Moderna vaccine at a clinic for city employees 55 and older in the Emergency Operations Center to demonstrate the importance of getting the inoculation. Under the state’s March 1 rollout of Phase 1c, those ages 55-64, along with educators and child care providers of all ages, can start receiving the vaccine.
City resident finds fulfillment in art.
Tom Aschenbach and wife Jamie came to the area when she was hired at SCSU.
‘Fill-A-Bag’ expands in city schools
Designed like a store, students can “shop” for their needs. The program has grown beyond expectations, with city middle schools joining the project.
Black Heritage Awards
The West Haven Black Heritage Committee recently honored four West Haven High School students for their academic achievements and community service. Seniors Mussie Abraham and Annabel Obas and juniors Aissatou Diallo and Abdourahim Mbengue were recommended by high school Principal Dana Paredes. The ceremony took place on Feb. 26
as part of the end of Black History Month. It was attended by Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins, Chairman of the Black Heritage Committee as well as committee members Councilwoman Trenee’ McGee (D-7) and Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton (D-5).
Black Heritage Awards
The West Haven Black Heritage Committee recently honored four West Haven High School students for their academic achievements and community service. Seniors Mussie Abraham and Annabel Obas and juniors Aissatou Diallo and Abdourahim Mbengue were recommended by high school Principal Dana Paredes. The ceremony took place on Feb. 26
as part of the end of Black History Month. It was attended by Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins, Chairman of the Black Heritage Committee as well as committee members Councilwoman Trenee’ McGee (D-7) and Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton (D-5).
Black Heritage Awards
The West Haven Black Heritage Committee recently honored four West Haven High School students for their academic achievements and community service. Seniors Mussie Abraham and Annabel Obas and juniors Aissatou Diallo and Abdourahim Mbengue were recommended by high school Principal Dana Paredes. The ceremony took place on Feb. 26
as part of the end of Black History Month. It was attended by Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins, Chairman of the Black Heritage Committee as well as committee members Councilwoman Trenee’ McGee (D-7) and Councilwoman Robbin Watt Hamilton (D-5).
Editorial Cartoon
Historian's Corner
Colonists came to the New Haven area in 1638, four years after Connecticut was founded.
Creative painter
Zack Pagnani, with his mother, Debra Rich, and his mentor, Mark Nilson, shows his painting as part of West Haven Youth and Family Services’ virtual Picasso Paint Party on Feb. 27. A total of 77 budding artists from 26 West Haven families participated in the Zoom event, the first of the agency’s newly established CAFE program, which stands for Children and Family Events.
Duncanson hits hoop milestone
Malcolm Duncanson records his 1000th career point against NDWH, the senior three-year varsity player was a big part of the team’s recent success, and its 63-47 win over Notre Dame-West Haven last week.
Jump!
Anthony Vendrella competes in the 55 hurdles against Fairfield Prep at the Floyd Little Athletic Center. The indoor track season along with other winter sports is having a curtailed year due to COVID-19.
