This week in photos – April 21, 2022

Town and City Clerk Patricia Horvath, hosted a welcome reception in her office for a Ukrainian refugee family. Yevgemly and Kristina Bizyayev and their three sons, ages 6,4, and 1, escaped from the war in Ukraine. The Bizyayev's arrived in West Haven two weeks ago. They are the guests of West Haven resident Gaye Hyre and her family. From left to right Horvath, Hyre, Kristina Bizyayev, Yevgemiy Bizyayev and their sons and Planning & Zoning Commissioner Steven R. Mullins

Volunteers receive instructions prior to Sandy Point Beach Cleanup.

SPNA President Michelle Coletti, L, with Peck Avenue resident, Lisa Avellino, R, remove a box frame that had washed up on the beach.

Volunteers scour the barrier beach for plastic bottles and trash that could impact nesting birds.

Chief John Carew

University of Bridgeport (UB) announced the appointment of William Guerrero as Vice-President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Guerrero will be responsible for managing the financial stability of the University. As a member of UB’s Senior Cabinet, he will report directly to President Danielle Wilken, Ed.D. “Bill’s track record as a proven senior finance leader in higher education will enable him to make immediate contributions to UB,” said President Wilken. “We have made tremendous strides as an institution in the ten months following Goodwin University’s acquisition of UB, and Bill will be an important member of our leadership team as we take the next steps in our strategic planning process.” Guerrero has more than two decades of financial leadership in higher education. He joins UB from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he served as Vice President for Finance and Administration. He also previously served as Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO at Ithaca College in New York and Vice President for Finance and Treasurer of Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut. A life-long resident of Southern Connecticut and current city resident, Guerrero earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from Sacred Heart University. “This is an exciting time in the history of University of Bridgeport, and I look forward to joining the leadership team to help UB achieve its financial and operational goals,” said Guerrero. “I have many personal connections to University of Bridgeport and understand the important role UB plays in higher education in Bridgeport and throughout the region.”

Danielle Ricketts sports her new college colors.

Potholes are a problem all over the city at this time of year, and many complaints have been received concerning overflowed trash bins at the bike/walk path. Here are two examples.

Potholes are a problem all over the city at this time of year, and many complaints have been received concerning overflowed trash bins at the bike/walk path. Here are two examples.

The Fellowcraft Club of Annawon Lodge, 115, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of West Haven presented 60 Easter baskets to the children of the Roman Catholic Parish of St. John, XXIII, St. Louis campus. The Rev. Jose Mercado and Religious Education Administrator Monica L. Pang (far right) accept the baskets from from club members Senior Stewart Jeremy Borelli (far left) Past Master Steven R. Mullins, Senior Warden Chris Belous and Club President Junior Warden Joey McVety. Missing: Worshipful Master Johnny Garcia

The Quinnipiac oyster industry was part of the region’s large area of fisheries. West Haven was a leader in the industry and had close ties with the New Haven-based firms.

Nabina Khan and Henry Slomba celebrate their accomplishments

Two businesses in the city have been very successful in keeping the agrarian industries alive. The Golden Acres Farm goes back generations, while Soundview Landscaping (shown here) offers a variety of commodities to the public.

Two businesses in the city have been very successful in keeping the agrarian industries alive. The Golden Acres Farm (shown here) goes back generations, while Soundview Landscaping offers a variety of commodities to the public.

New University of New Haven police Officer Edward Bednarz, Jr. is sworn in by Mayor Nancy R. Rossi at City Hall on April 5. Attending the ceremony was UNH Police Chief Adam Brown. Bednarz served in the Connecticut State Police for 32 years before retiring recently

Christian Mullins competes in the hurdles for the Blue Devils at Law.

Jamaine Galloway, Jr., of West Haven with coach Rich Boshea.

Justin Simoncek from Notre Dame with parents Trista and Joseph and coach Joe DeCaprio.

Hannah Burrows slides safely into home to score for the Westies against Lyman Hall.