Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presents Sammy Rivera with an embroidered “Hispanic American of the Year” jacket at West Haven’s third Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Harriet C. North Community Room of City Hall on Friday.
Rivera honored for work in city
Rivera receives a General Assembly citation from state Reps. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, and Michael A. DiMassa, D-West Haven, on behalf of the city’s delegation.
Hubbard Farms marks own 100th
The regiment’s authentic reproduction of a Civil War-era campsite on the summit of the wooded park — the farm’s hayfield back in the day.
Hubbard Farms marks own 100th
Members of the 8th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Company A fire their Springfield muskets during the finale of the West Haven centennial exhibit, “Hubbard Farms,” in Hubbard Farms Park on Saturday. The regiment is a Union Civil War living history and reenacting organization that helped celebrate the legacy of the Hubbard family and farm with a Civil War encampment. The exhibit also included children’s activities, food and live music.
Hubbard Farms marks own 100th
Farm antiques on display include barn pulleys, barn building pegs and a flail, a threshing tool used to separate grains from their husks.
Adams representing state
Ms. Senior World Delegate 2021 Noreen M. Adams and Arlene DeGrand Painter, the manager of the West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center, on Sept. 11 flank a wedding dress made from a World War II parachute. The nylon gown is among an arsenal of military relics since the Revolutionary War on display in the 9,000-square-foot museum at 30 Hood Terrace. Adams, of West Haven, will represent Connecticut in the Ms. Senior World pageant from Nov. 6-10 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She will compete in the 70s age category.
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Oriental Park walking tour on Oct. 2
Oriental Park was a popular place in a bygone era. Filled with cottages, hoes and hotels, the neighborhood was a vital part of Savin Rock during the summer, but a place where people spent the year. Bordered by Peck Avenue, Thomas Street, California Street, Beach Street and Washington Avenue, it will be the subject of a walking tour this weekend by the West Haven Historical Society.
Let's go fly a kite!
A pair of kites fly over Savin Rock at the Connecticut Kite Flying Group’s “Kite Fly” on Sept. 11. Led by organizers Gary Engvall and Patrice Farquharson, group members from across the state flew kites of all colors, shapes and sizes at the event, part of West Haven’s 100th anniversary festivities.
Centennial book on sale!
Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and author Dan Shine reveal West Haven’s newly published centennial book, “City of West Haven: Village to Town,” at City Hall on Friday. The $20 book is available in the Department of Human Resources at City Hall, 355 Main St., or by calling Commissioner Beth A. Sabo at (203) 937-3558.
The West Haven Fire Department will be conducting its annual
Firemen’s Memorial ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 17.
WHHS takes top spot in state challenge
Left to Right: Holly Benedetti (WHHS counselor), Debbie Kachmar (WHHS counselor), Justin Rodriguez (WHHS senior), Anaelecea Turcio (WHHS senior), Dana Paredes (WHHS principal), and Danielle Ricketts (WHHS senior).
Centennial concert finally heard
Doobie Brothers tribute band What a Fool Believes perform one of many crowd-pleasing hits in Old Grove Park on Sept. 19. Billed as “a Doobie Brothers experience,” the two-hour show capped the West Haven Centennial Concert Series.
Westies rebound
Mya Flemming (10) goes for the block against Sacred Heart Academy
‘Hawks outlast Patriots, 37-20
Seahawk 12U running back Tyrone Stevenson (2) follows the block of Colin Murrary (44) during first half action against Hartford, The Seahawks fell, 12-7
