The week in photos – September 19, 2024

Retired FDNY survivor Mickey Kross bows his head as Mayor Dorinda Borer relates his personal story during the city’s annual 9/11 candlelight ceremony.

People hold candles at the Richard S. Gabrielle Sept. 11 Memorial on the boardwalk to mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Members of the West Haven Rotary Club distributed the candles at the granite monument, which was paid for by the service club in 2002. Gabrielle, 50, of West Haven, was killed during the 2001 attack on the twin towers in New York’s World Trade Center complex. An insurance broker at Aon Corp., he was last seen on the south tower’s 78th floor.

Police Chief Joseph S. Perno, right, helps bocce competitor Carly Schwartz of Team West Haven Inc. carry the Special Olympics torch during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fall Festival bocce competition at the Old Grove Park courts Saturday. Standing at attention holding an oversize American flag is the West Haven Fire Department Honor Guard, which presented the colors. Behind the torchbearers are police escorts, from left, Officer Abdoul Aremu, Capt. Joseph Romano and Officer Rozimara Ramos.

Chris Skeens and Joe LaDore will perform from 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22 at the Oak Street pier, off Captain Thomas Boulevard, as part of the city’s Acoustic Sunday Morning Concert Series. Grab a coffee and a beach chair and chill out to covers of all genres — with the unique sound of a custom-made cajon drum! — played by West Haven’s favorite smooth-sailing duo.

An enthusiastic, fist-pumping Team West Haven Inc. is joined by, from right, state Rep. Bill Heffernan, 5th District Councilman Mackie McMillian, Mayor Dorinda Borer and 4th District Councilman Gary Donovan.

A Special Olympics Connecticut athlete throws a bocce ball during the bocce competition at the Old Grove Park courts.

The West Haven High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50th reunion weekend. The class enjoyed a first night at the West Haven Elks, followed by a dinner at Lorenzo’s, and a class picnic at Painter Park. On hand was a special visit by the West Haven Blue Devil.

West Haven Senior Center member Christine Ruggiero receives a citation in honor of her 100th birthday from Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration with fellow members Sept. 10. Borer recognized the centenarian and “avid bingo player” for “leading a remarkable life.” Reading the citation, the mayor said, “Your rich legacy is a source of inspiration for all Westies and is rooted in the heart of the American spirit.”

Members of the West Haven Lions Club presented school supplies to West Haven Youth and Family Services Director Diane Deitman before the start of the school year. West Haven Lions and New Haven Bank Donate School Supplies. From: Left to Right are Lions Club President Steven R. Mullins, Deitman, New Haven Bank Customer Relations Representative Ann-Marie Delisser, New Haven Bank Head Teller Paul Gwlazdowski and Lions Club Vice President Richard Deso.

The Wilcox Pier Arcade

The famous Savin Rock carousel

Jaylyn Powell scores the first of her two goals on a penalty kick, in the Blue Devils' 3-2 loss at Lauralton.

Caly Nyack swims the 100 Yard Butterfly versus Law.

Emily Guthrie competes in the 200 Yard Medley Relay against Jonathan Law. Her Westies lost their opener, 84-76.

Youssouf Keira gets the header versus Amity.

Matthew Hunter celebrates his goal in the Westies' 3-0 victory over the Amity Spartans.

Goalie Lulu Sebas and the Blue Devils defend the front of the net on a corner kick by Sacred Heart.

Marly Wilson goes up for the spike versus the Foran Lions.

Nick Conlan rolls out looking for an option with #50 Brian Oliver leading the way. The Westies lost their opener to Greenwich, 24-6.

The West Haven Cross Country team starts its meet at Sheehan.