The week in photos – October 30, 2025

Mayor Dorinda Borer, second from left, joins members of West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. at a newly installed section of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park on Oct. 22. With Borer are, from left, mayor’s office volunteer Beth Sabo, Barry Grasso, President Dave Ricci, Mark Levine, Treasurer Steve Carney, Kevin Sullivan, Howie Thomas and Howie Chernikoff. In June 2023, the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee launched a campaign to recognize additional current and former city residents who served in-country during the Vietnam War by inscribing their names on two new granite panels. Borer said the city will dedicate the panels during a Veterans Day tribute at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 11.

The Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park.

Meet Dani Valesquez, our full-time Circulation Library Assistant at the Main Library! Stop by, say hello, and ask for a movie recommendation while you’re there.

Members of the West Haven Head Start Preschool ERSEA Team (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) stand in front of a West Haven Center Fire District Ladder Truck that was on site for a Touch-A-Truck visit for the students. Here are Albalis Perozo, Family Services Manager, Jhoely Castillo, Office Assistant, Sheila Casey, Nursing Services Manager, Maria Chavez-Hurlburt Office Coordinator and Virginia Rodrguez, Family Support Worker.

Members of the West Haven Head Start Preschool ERSEA Team (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) stand in front of a West Haven Center Fire District Ladder Truck that was on site for a Touch-A-Truck visit for the students. Left -- Nursing Manager Shelia Casey volunteered to get a bird’s eye view as part of the demonstration.

One of the lessons had to do with having a plan to get out of a smoky building, using the mobile smoke room. This youngster needed a boost to get into the vehicle during the presentation.

Fire Marshal Roger Sicotte speaks to students outside the smoke trailer, speaking of the importance of having an escape plan.

Danny the Dog was a big hit with the youngsters.

The Lazy .5K “Race” to benefit Bridges Healthcare is set for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2-4pm at Dockside Brewery 40 Bridgeport Ave. in Milford. The Lazy .5K “Race” is a playful half-kilometer event filled with games and challenges to raise funds for Bridges Healthcare’s community mental health services and awareness around the mental health challenges faced in the restaurant industry. Join in for games, food and a leisurely .5K stroll to the finish line. Tickets are $23.18 per person (with fees) and include two select beverages and pizza. Buy your tickets today at https://tinyurl.com/ymn5y2zd or learn more at www.bridgesct.org.

The Rev. Judith Alexis (center) and sub-deacon and Allingtown Volunteer Firefighter Steven R. Mullins (far right) pose with personal of the West Haven Center District Fire Department and Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association following “Blue Mass” at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. Blue Mass is a liturgical tradition that prays for and honors the service of police, fire, paramedics and 911 personnel for their service to the community.

The encampment at Yale Field was a housing and training facility for the Yankee Regiment. This picture gives the depth and scope of the facility, with doughboys seen in the left-hand corner

Al and Jim BonTempo are shown in their uniforms outside their camp tents

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is led by Santa Claus and principal pops conductor Chelsea Tipton II.

St. Lawrence School recently honors our Students of the Month for September for their positive spirit, effort and commitment to being an important part of our school family. They exemplify our school motto,-“Togetherness, Engagement, Academics and Ministry.” Oct. 3, students and their families enjoyed Mass and a special awards ceremony honoring them. Shown are 1st Row -- Gr 4- Akeiza W., Gr 3- Julia H., Gr 2- Jealany C., Gr 1- Aleia G. 2nd Row -- Gr 8- Shafee J., Gr 7- Joaquim B., Gr 5- Jamere J., and Gr 6- Mia R. Back row -- Principal Jim Messina and Father Ricardo Borja

West Haven’s co-op hockey program will add yet another team in the shrinking high school sport. Branford will send its players to Bennett Rink.

Continuing the tradition as we head toward the end of the fall sports seasons, West Haven seniors were honored in their various sports. On Oct. 31 the WHHS football team seniors and cheerleaders will be given the spotlight prior to the Devils’ matchup with the Amity Spartans at Ken Strong Stadium. Meanwhile, the senior members of the girl’s swim team were feted prior to their last home meet of the year.

Continuing the tradition as we head toward the end of the fall sports seasons, West Haven seniors were honored in their various sports. On Oct. 31 the WHHS football team seniors and cheerleaders will be given the spotlight prior to the Devils’ matchup with the Amity Spartans at Ken Strong Stadium. Meanwhile, the senior members of the girl’s swim team were feted prior to their last home meet of the year.

Continuing the tradition as we head toward the end of the fall sports seasons, West Haven seniors were honored in their various sports. On Oct. 31 the WHHS football team seniors and cheerleaders will be given the spotlight prior to the Devils’ matchup with the Amity Spartans at Ken Strong Stadium. Meanwhile, the senior members of the girl’s swim team were feted prior to their last home meet of the year.

Trew Kitson leaps to pull down a pass for the Westies versus Cheshire, a 35-0 loss on the Rams’ home field.

Amiyah Jones strides to try to steal the ball from an East Haven player in her team’s 2-1 loss to the Yellow Jackets in East Haven.

Amar Sonounou scores for the Blue Devils against Amity in the SCC Playoffs, despite having a 2-0 lead, West Haven lost to the Spartans, 3-2 and awaited the CIAC pairings for the state tournament.

Brooke Loefhelm competes in the 100m breaststroke versus Hamden. The West Haven girls swim team lost to the Green Dragons, 95-83, to go 1-10 on the season.