The week in photos – November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Day means a lot of things: giving thanks for the many blessings we have, enjoying family and friends, and, of course, football. And longtime readers know the two teams grace our front page as they have for the better part of 50 years. For the local teams the holiday means the end of the regular season, and the possibility of more competition in the state tournament, set to begin Tuesday. West Haven played Fairfield Prep at Prep last night, while Notre Dame heads to Hamden for the annual Green Bowl to do battle with rival Hamden High.

Thanksgiving Day means a lot of things: giving thanks for the many blessings we have, enjoying family and friends, and, of course, football. And longtime readers know the two teams grace our front page as they have for the better part of 50 years. For the local teams the holiday means the end of the regular season, and the possibility of more competition in the state tournament, set to begin Tuesday. West Haven played Fairfield Prep at Prep last night, while Notre Dame heads to Hamden for the annual Green Bowl to do battle with rival Hamden High.

From left, West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program Chairwoman Beth A. Sabo receives a $332 check for the program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund from co-owners Amanda Forst, holding 3-month-old son Neo, and Mandy Hutchinson of Westies Nutrition at 153 Sawmill Road on Nov. 11. The fund was founded in March 2003 to raise breast cancer awareness in honor of Ruickoldt, who taught third grade at Savin Rock Community School before dying of breast cancer in 1997. Each spring since 2003, scholarship organizers have awarded $2,000 in Ruickoldt’s memory to a female high school senior from West Haven who plans to continue her education.

From left, Mayor Dorinda Borer helps Vertical Church Outreach Pastor Paul Bronson and Senior Pastor Ken Vance unload boxes of turkeys for West Haven residents in need as part of the church’s annual turkey drive at the former Molloy Elementary School at 255 Meloy Road on Monday. In all, 800 turkeys, along with fresh produce, were delivered to needy families across the city. Borer, Bronson and Vance were assisted by West Haven police Capt. Joseph Romano, not pictured.

Mayor Dorinda Borer gives a thumbs-up to first and second graders of Washington Elementary School as violinist Stephan Tieszen of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra plays his instrument while telling a story, “Mole Music,” on Monday. The literacy and music event were part of the orchestra’s “Creating Musical Readers” program, in which musicians bring musical stories to life as they read to students and their instruments become part of the story. The NHSO is performing a special “Holiday Extravaganza: Joy to the World!” concert at West Haven High School on Dec. 13. Tickets cost $20 for orchestra seating and $15 for mezzanine seating. Tickets are sold only in advance on the GoFan website at https://gofan.co/event/1728128.

The cast and crew of West Haven High School Theater Workshop’s recently completed its weekend presentation of “Lend Me A Tenor.” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand to take some shots.

The cast and crew of West Haven High School Theater Workshop’s recently completed its weekend presentation of “Lend Me A Tenor.” Voice photographer Todd Dandelske was on hand to take some shots.

Surfside Veteran and Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy, 544 Campbell Ave., distributed thanksgiving boxes to Veterans’ homes in the area and more than 20 bags of nonperishable food items and dozens of coats to local veterans in need.

Surfside Veteran and Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy, 544 Campbell Ave., distributed thanksgiving boxes to Veterans’ homes in the area and more than 20 bags of nonperishable food items and dozens of coats to local veterans in need.

Surfside Veteran and Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy, 544 Campbell Ave., distributed thanksgiving boxes to Veterans’ homes in the area and more than 20 bags of nonperishable food items and dozens of coats to local veterans in need.

Surfside Veteran and Carolyn Sires of Physicians Physical Therapy, 544 Campbell Ave., distributed thanksgiving boxes to Veterans’ homes in the area and more than 20 bags of nonperishable food items and dozens of coats to local veterans in need.

During a reception attended by dozens of City Hall coworkers on Friday, Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, congratulates West Haven Youth and Family Services Director Diane Dietman and Parks and Recreation Director Mark E. Paine Jr. for winning an award from the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association.

City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Chief Michael R. Terenzio and Mayor Dorinda Borer, left, receive an oversize $2,000 check for new firefighter gear from Government and Community Affairs Manager Nicolett a Blevins, fourth from left, and Operations Director James M. Hill of the Regional Water Authority on Nov. 19 at City Hall. With them for the check presentation are, from left, city assistant grant writer Vanessa Hruszko, who obtained the RWA grant for the city, and grant writer Olivia Bissanti.

Mayor Dorinda Borer poses next to the newly dedicated cornerstone with Annawon Lodge Worshipful Master Joseph F. McVety, Jr. at her right and Connecticut State Most Worshipful Grand Master Edward Page to her left as Board of Education member Patricia Libero and Lodge members look on.

The cornerstone of the Washington Elementary School encompasses the West Haven City Seal and the Masonic square and compass.

Depictions of the first Thanksgiving came into the popular culture as the holiday, which was just a New England affair, gained popularity in other parts of the growing United States. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving during the Civil War.

Depictions of the first Thanksgiving came into the popular culture as the holiday, which was just a New England affair, gained popularity in other parts of the growing United States. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving during the Civil War.

West Haven’s Freshman Football team defeated Fairfield Prep, 16-14, to finish their season a perfect 10-0.

CJ Sutton celebrates his touchdown.

Ja’kyi Wright (5) breaks his touchdown run.

The West Haven High School Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2024 last week during the annual dinner. Shown are: Sitting -- Diana Pimer Ross, Kelly McLaughlin, Nicole Pacapelli, and Kelly Stratt on. Standing -- Tom Lawrence, Joe Morrell (accepting for Joe Morrell, Sr.), Todd Williams, and Tom DeMorro.

West Haven’s final home game two weeks ago v. Cheshire was also senior night for various teams and organizations. The WHHS senior Blue Devils were honored with their families.

West Haven’s final home game two weeks ago v. Cheshire was also senior night for various teams and organizations. The WHHS senior Blue Devils were honored with their families, along with the cheerleaders.

West Haven’s final home game two weeks ago v. Cheshire was also senior night for various teams and organizations. The WHHS senior Blue Devils were honored with their families, along with the members of the dance team.

West Haven’s final home game two weeks ago v. Cheshire was also senior night for various teams and organizations. The WHHS senior Blue Devils were honored with their families, along with the instrumentalists of the Blue Devils Band.