Veterans Day observed at Pagels Elementary School

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 8, 2019 — Students, teachers, faculty and staff of Pagels Elementary School participate in a Veterans Day ceremony Friday.

The morning event, led by Principal Gary R. Palermo, included the raising of the American flag, the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of a patriotic sing, as well as a student from each grade reading about a veteran. It culminated with students placing small flags along the sidewalk in front of the Benham Hill Road school.

Lou Esposito, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi’s executive assistant, delivered remarks on her behalf, saying: “Veterans are an important part of our city, and Mayor Rossi says ‘thank you’ for honoring all veterans. The mayor also invites you to join the tribute at Bradley Point on Monday, Veterans Day, at 10:45 a.m.”

Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.

(City Photo/Lou Esposito)

Final e-waste drop-off day of 2019 on Saturday at city garage, 1 Collis St.

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 5, 2019 — For electronic items, including TVs, the final e-waste drop-off day of 2019 is Saturday.

City residents can drop off electronic recyclables — typically anything that contains a circuit board or needs a battery — from 8 a.m.-noon at the highway maintenance garage, 1 Collis St.

Anything that has refrigerant, including air conditioners and dehumidifiers, is not accepted. Those items are considered white goods, and residents are asked to schedule a pickup on their weekly curbside collection day by calling the Highway Department at 203-937-3644 or 203-937-3585.

The city is partnering with Take 2 Inc. of Waterbury, a recycler and collector of universal e-waste devices, to collect residential electronic items on a quarterly basis.

Details at E-waste Drop-off.

The e-waste drop-off is free for residents who have such items as TVs, hand-held video games, computers, monitors, copiers, scanners, microwaves, toaster ovens and other small appliances.

The Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh, File)

Walk of Honor is site of Veterans Day tribute Monday

WEST HAVEN, Nov. 5, 2019 — The city and the West Haven Veterans Council will hold a Veterans Day tribute at 10:45 a.m. Monday on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park.

All veterans are invited to participate in the annual ceremony, which will feature remarks from Mayor Nancy R. Rossi and Veterans Council President Dave Ricci.

Rossi’s executive assistant, Lou Esposito, will serve as the master of ceremonies.

The event will begin with a presentation of the colors by the West Haven Police Color Guard and a flag-raising by the West Haven Fire Department Honor Guard. It will follow with the national anthem and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by West Haven High School junior Nora E. Mullins and opening and closing prayers by Sean P. Ronan, senior vice commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422.

The tribute will also include a bell-ringing at 11 a.m. and taps played by retired West Shore Fire Department Lt. Kevin McKeon.

Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.

To coincide with the solemn ceremony, the Veterans Council will officially launch the 13th phase of its popular Brick Campaign.

In November 2006, the council began the first of 13 campaigns selling bricks to memorialize veterans on the 100-yard Walk of Honor between the William A. Soderman and Vietnam Veterans memorials.

The bricks, which cost $75, have charcoal lettering for personalized messages.

More than 2,700 bricks have been installed so far, including 51 for the 12th phase, which was dedicated May 25.

Download a Brick Application.

Applications, due March 16, are also available in the mayor’s office at City Hall, 355 Main St. For details, call 203-937-3510.