The week in photos – March 19, 2026

Mayor Dorinda Borer celebrated Read Across America Week, March 2-6, at Savin Rock Community School (above) and Mackrille Elementary School. The events featured guest readers and highlighted the importance of literacy while marking Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Thank you to the reading teams at Savin Rock and Mackrille for organizing the fun story times.

Mayor Dorinda Borer celebrated Read Across America Week, March 2-6, at Savin Rock Community School (above) and Mackrille Elementary School. The events featured guest readers and highlighted the importance of literacy while marking Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Thank you to the reading teams at Savin Rock and Mackrille for organizing the fun story times.

Collapsing walls are a big problem as well as a boiler that stopped working during the coldest days of the winter.

Deteriorating walls and exposed and deteriorating brickwork are just two of the problems residents are facing in apartments at 182 Elm St. One tenant is looking for answers from the management company, LYP Management, listed in both Wallingford and New Haven.

Deteriorating walls and exposed and deteriorating brickwork are just two of the problems residents are facing in apartments at 182 Elm St. One tenant is looking for answers from the management company, LYP Management, listed in both Wallingford and New Haven.

Mayor Dorinda Borer congratulates newly sworn-in Uni￾versity of New Haven police Officer Gregory LeBeau during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. Attending the ceremony were Ronald M. Quagliani, UNH’s associate vice president of public safety and administrative services, along with UNH Deputy Chief Brett Mahoney, Chief Adam Brown and Sgt. Kevin Holster.

The Main Library’s first book club celebrated its second birthday this past Thursday! Caroline, Shelara, Keyla, Chuck, Rose, Kate, Nick, Maria, Joanne, Anthony, and Stevie are shown posing with a list of books they read in the past year and some birthday cupcakes!

Mayor Dorinda Borer discusses school issues with Kristen Scanlon

City officers salute during the Police Department’s annual awards ceremony March 10 in the West Haven High School auditorium. Chief Joseph S. Perno and Mayor Dorinda Borer, not pictured, recognized several members of the department at the ceremony, which highlighted “the dedication, professionalism, and commitment our officers demonstrate every day while serving our community.” Perno and Borer delivered remarks and awarded certificates of commendation and unit citations to officers “who have gone above and beyond in the performance of their duties.” They also awarded such special commendations as the Lifesaving Award, the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart.

Police Chief Joseph S. Perno, left, congratulates Sgt. Joseph Riehl on receiving the department’s Medal of Honor for gallantry at the risk of life beyond the call of duty.

The students of St. Lawrence are excited to announce the launch of their new student-written newspaper, The Chargers Voice. The paper was inspired from career day at the school after the kids met with Editor William Riccio, of the West Haven Voice about publishing a newspaper. They were so inspired , that they started their own. The first edition has just been published. Written by the students, the newspaper features stories and events about the people and activities who make the school special along with articles that reflect the school’s Catholic faith and religious life.

St. Lawrence School’s Students of the Month program honored designated students recently for both February and March. February: Front Row - James H, Connor L, Sophia R, Vernon T. Back Row - Deacon Dean Macchio, Lehanna P, Omario E, Sophia F, Aria S, and the Rev. Ricardo Borja.

St. Lawrence School’s Students of the Month program honored designated students recently for both February and March. March: Front Row - Duy T, Erika H, Connor B, Helena K. Back Row - Mr. Messina, Lina D, Bianca A, Sebastian H, Sophia S, and the Rev. José Mercado

Jim Spina today. A known writer, lecturer and elderly statesmen, he taught in city schools for two decades before getting his Ph. D and teaching business at the University of Maryland.

The barrel organ that rang out along Beach Street daily and is now owned by a collector. It was one of the long-lasting memories of residents, workers and those patronizing concessions at the amusement park.

The WHHS relay team of Naomi Shubin, Nathan Charron, Benjamin Proano, and Austin Carr show off the banner that will hang at the WHHS pool, marking the record.

Will Lopez drives to the hoop versus Bassick.

West Haven's Unified Basketball team celebrates their 38-28 win over Bassick to send them to the State Championship.

Eudel Vazquez guards a Trumbull player in the CIAC SW Regional playoffs

Jordan Sirabionian gets the dunk in the Blue Devils' 71-40 win over Danbury in the CIAC Playoffs.

Luca Dilegge celebrates his goal against Farmington in the CIAC Playoffs.

Noelle Lawrence goes for the layup in the Blue Devils' 46-26 win over Newtown.

Tiranke Keita battles through Newtown defenders for the basket.

Coach Jessica Moriarty gets her team ready for their contest with Newtown.

Aaron Johnson hits the three-pointer for the Blue Devils versus Ridgefield.

Ricardo Harris takes the jump shot in West Haven's 66-56 win over Ridgefield.

Trew Kitson makes the move to the hoop in West Haven's win over Danbury.

Loshon Roman dunks in the Westies' victory over Danbury in the CIAC Playoffs.

Kai Lupa makes a glove save on a breakaway against Farmington.

Jack Wellins carries the puck up ice versus Farmington.

Leo Mazurowski throws a body check in the Blue Devils' playoff game at Farmington.