West Haven “tree tenders” gather in the shade of their newly planted red maple in West Shore’s Brennan Field Park on Oct. 15. The tree was planted near the park’s basketball court at Highland Avenue and Arlington Street as part of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Urban Forest Equity Grant award. The hole was dug by a Department of Public Works crew to give the roots the best chance to grow, said Tree Warden Leo Kelly, who oversees the volunteer group of about 30 tree tenders. The group will plant more trees next spring. To become a tree tender, email whtree@westhaven-ct.gov. For information and updates, go to the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WHTreeTenders.
Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
Students stand behind the sign announcing the school’s new food pantry awaiting the ribbon-cutting.
Bailey food pantry an effort of the school and community
Doing the honors (right) was Anthony Ouellet, an 8th grader. The new facility will aid those who are in need and brought together members of the academic, business and fraternal communities.
‘Way to Go!’ award
Special education lawyer and child advocate Jeffery Forte, left, receives the “Way to Go!” award from Viola Waldo on behalf of the West Haven Interagency Network for Children at the Johnson Community Center on Oct. 17. Waldo, the facilitator of the West Haven Parent Support Group for special needs children, presented the award to Forte for “providing services and resources to families of children with special needs.” Forte’s law firm, Forte Law Group LLC of Shelton, is dedicated to exclusively representing families and children with special needs. The Way to Go program recognizes providers who present at Parent Support Group meetings and go above and beyond to off er services and resources.
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Stefanowski visits city, pitches GOP
Connecticut Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski speaks during a rally on the front steps of West Haven City Hall as Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins and GOP Lieutenant Governor
7-Eleven complex has gala opening
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, center, cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of New England’s first 7-Eleven restaurant complex at 480 Sawmill Road in West Haven on Oct. 27. With Rossi are, from left, city Planning and Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins, developer Jed Hayes, 7-Eleven Area Leader Vipin Sachdeva, Store Leader Keith Callahan, Restaurant Leader Dawn Maclulo, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Louis P. Esposito Jr., state Rep. Treneé McGee, Councilman Gary Donovan, city Economic Development Commission Chairwoman Christine Gallo and Councilwoman Colleen O’Connor. The 5,635-square-foot complex has a gas station and two counter-service restaurants.
Historian's Corner
A crowd of almost 10,000 saw the Westies come up against the Hillhouse Academics on Thanksgiving Day.
Historian's Corner
A crowd of almost 10,000 saw the Westies come up against the Hillhouse Academics on Thanksgiving Day.
Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
West Haven Girls’ Soccer celebrated Senior Night before their 3-1 victory over East Haven.
Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
Teriq Mallory hauls in a TD pass for the Westies against Sheehan.
Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
Asia Ford goes up for the spike in the Westies’ 3-1 loss to North Branford.
Westies roll to 7-0; beat Gaels, Titans
West Haven’s Jared Yarwaye leaps for the header against NDWH. The Westies lost this contest to their city rivals, 2-1 at Veterans Field, and are completing a disappointing regular season.
Digging it out
Samantha Carrion digs one out for West Haven against North Branford. Her Westies lost this contest but were able to take the first round of the SCC Tournament with a 3-0 over Sacred Heart.
Celebrating a win!
The West Haven Squirt team celebrates following its win of the Haunted Shootout in Marlborough, MA. The Bantam team also won its Shootout tournament.
