The week in photos – November 13, 2025

West Haven Fire Department Lt. Gerald Barosy, an Army veteran who served in Bosnia in 2003-04, rings the department’s chrome bell 11 times at 11 a.m. in observance of Veterans Day in Bradley Point Park on Tuesday morning as the West Haven Police Honor Guard stands at attention and people bow their heads. Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.)

Savin Rock Community School prepares for a complete roof replacement.

Students from the West Haven Community House’s Children and Youth Services After School program at Forest Elementary School prepared cards for Veterans Day last Friday thanking the veterans for their service. All the programs at WHCH prepared cards that were dropped off to the Veteran’s Hospital.

Meet Shane Maher, the new Reference Associate in our busy Reference Department!

Mayor Dorinda Borer and state Rep. Bill Heffernan (D-115), join singers of Yale University’s Whiffenpoofs at the group’s benefit concert Nov. 1 at the West Haven Veterans Museum. The Whiffenpoofs, the nation’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, performed a wide range of old-time Yale tunes, jazz standards and other hits from its acclaimed songbook in front of a sold-out crowd. The concert was presented by the city and raised funds for the Hood Terrace museum, a living history of America at war.

A fun and nostalgic night was had by all who attended the ‘’White Street neighborhood Reunion’’ held recently at Lorenzo’s Ristorante Italiano. Former (and some current) residents from the old White Street block between Union and Third Avenue and surrounding streets from the 1970’s got together after all these years to share good ole stories about wiffle ball and touch football games, St. Lawrence Church carnivals, building and racing go-karts, riding their bikes to Morse & Painter Parks, the old Mosquito sprayer and so much more. No internet, no cell phones, simply great memories from a much simpler time from former neighbors reminiscing about growing up as Westies in this special West Haven hometown.

Borer administers the oath of appointment to new City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown firefighter/paramedic Paul FungFook, left, and firefighter Luke Vechiarelli at City Hall on Monday night.

Mayor Dorinda Borer swears in Keith T. Flood as the new deputy chief of the City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday night.)

The West Haven Fire Department has offered Christmas Tree ornaments for several years. This week the Historical Library, a part of the WHFD unveiled its 2025 edition.

Two views of the damage done by the Hurricane of 1951. The entire steeple of First Church came down, including the bell. It survived the fall and was replaced in the tower after reconstruction.

Two views of the damage done by the Hurricane of 1951. The entire steeple of First Church came down, including the bell. It survived the fall and was replaced in the tower after reconstruction.

Mayor Dorinda Borer, dressed as a witch, joins students from St. Lawrence School on the front steps of City Hall during the Halloween Community Trick-or-Treat Parade on Oct. 31. The fourth and fifth-graders and their teachers, along with preschoolers from Kids Club Learning Center and their teachers, not pictured, paraded through the first-floor hallway of City Hall to show off their “spooktacular” Halloween costumes while costumed city employees handed out candy and other treats.

Borer, dressed as a witch, strikes a pose with employees of the assessor’s office during City Hall’s Halloween Community Trick-or-Treat Parade on Oct. 31. From left, Ann Marie Gradoia, assessor; Patricia Fusco, assessment auditor/deputy assessor; Kathy Dorman, assessment data entry specialist; Marla Petruzziello, assistant to the assessor; Elizabeth Duplay, assessment technician; Kristy Gargiulo, deputy assessor; and Robin Shepard, assessment data entry specialist.

Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count contest.

Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count contest.

Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count contest.

Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count contest.

Scenes from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Halloween Hunt at the Painter Park tennis and pickleball courts Oct. 28. The annual event, for city children ages 3-12, included music, games, treat bags and face painting, as well as a candy count contest.

The cast of the West Haven High School Theater Workshop has been rehearsing its fall production of Almost Maine!, billed as a “heartwarming and whimsical play set in a small, remote town where the Northern Lights dance above and extraordinary moments happen in the most ordinary lives.” Through a series of vignettes, strangers become friends, hearts break and mend, and love appears in the most unexpected ways. The production has a three-performance run: Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 22 at 2 or 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at whhstw.org/events or can be purchased by emailing pbc.whhstw@gmail.com

The cast of the West Haven High School Theater Workshop has been rehearsing its fall production of Almost Maine!, billed as a “heartwarming and whimsical play set in a small, remote town where the Northern Lights dance above and extraordinary moments happen in the most ordinary lives.” Through a series of vignettes, strangers become friends, hearts break and mend, and love appears in the most unexpected ways. The production has a three-performance run: Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 22 at 2 or 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at whhstw.org/events or can be purchased by emailing pbc.whhstw@gmail.com

The cast of the West Haven High School Theater Workshop has been rehearsing its fall production of Almost Maine!, billed as a “heartwarming and whimsical play set in a small, remote town where the Northern Lights dance above and extraordinary moments happen in the most ordinary lives.” Through a series of vignettes, strangers become friends, hearts break and mend, and love appears in the most unexpected ways. The production has a three-performance run: Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 22 at 2 or 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at whhstw.org/events or can be purchased by emailing pbc.whhstw@gmail.com

The seniors of the West Haven High School football team, cheerleading squad were honored prior to the game against Amity, while the dance team was honored at halftime. Parents, family and friends were introduced prior to the SCC contest. The Spartans spoiled the night with a 23-0 win.

The seniors of the West Haven High School football team, cheerleading squad were honored prior to the game against Amity, while the dance team was honored at halftime. Parents, family and friends were introduced prior to the SCC contest. The Spartans spoiled the night with a 23-0 win.

The seniors of the West Haven High School football team, cheerleading squad were honored prior to the game against Amity, while the dance team was honored at halftime. Parents, family and friends were introduced prior to the SCC contest. The Spartans spoiled the night with a 23-0 win.

This 1935 bubble gum card from the National Chickle Company was part of a set of baseball and football cards produced between 1934-36. The high school stadium was opened in 1967, dedicated to the Hall of Famer.

Ball carrier CJ Sutton flattens a Fitch defender

Abrahan Orejuela makes a save to preserve the shutout in the Westies’ 2-0 win over Glastonbury.

Pedro Furtado bends a corner kick into the top corner for a goal versus Glastonbury in the CIAC playoffs.

No. 18 Matt Pasacreta gets the header against NDWH.

Sam Close celebrates a point for the Blue Devils versus the Green Dragons

Mia Roman gets the dig in the Westies’ playoff game at Hamden.

Amir Daniley returns a punt for a touchdown, one of his three TDs in the Blue Devils’ win over Fitch of Groton.