Voice Profile

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter By painting a picture in the theater of the mind, George DeMaio said he used his skills to teach student’s history and to highlight high school athletics. DeMaio was born and raised in West Haven. He … [Read more...] about For DeMaio it is about the kids

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Bert Siclari used the principles he learned on the football field to help students succeed. Siclari, who was born and raised in West Haven, said he grew up playing whatever sport was in season with kids … [Read more...] about His passion fed Siclari’s career

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When Kathryn Johnson sees people leaving out old suitcases to be picked up during bulk trash day, she sees an opportunity. Johnson is looking for partners to join her in starting “Kathy’s Suitcases for a … [Read more...] about Idea inspired resident to action

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Nancy R. Rossi presented Aniello Cappetta with a blue jacket embroidered with his new title, Italian American of the Year, as part of festivities marking West Haven’s 21st annual Columbus Day … [Read more...] about Cappetta feted as Italian of the Year

Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Since the fall of 2013, Chris Haynes has guided University of New Haven students into and through the study of political science. He said he became an educator because he saw the fulfillment his mother got from … [Read more...] about UNH prof followed mom’s lead

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Bob and Barbara Newkirk lead a life steeped in the traditions of New England. The couple has run B&B Farms for 21 years – one of the last farms in West Haven. Bob has lived and worked on the land … [Read more...] about Newkirk keeps traditions alive

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter As the city goes through a financial crisis, some people stand by and watch and others take action. Rosella Abate Crowley formed the group West Haven United to help keep the city clean and give people … [Read more...] about Crowley does more than complain

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Superintendent of Schools Neil Cavallaro’s father used to call working in education “the family curse.” Cavallaro, it seems, could not break the curse – he has been in the field for 34 years. “I come … [Read more...] about Cavallaro carries the family ‘curse’

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter For more than 40 years, Robert Morton has been the steward of a city department which has impacted the lives of thousands of West Haven residents. Morton, the director of Child and Family Services, … [Read more...] about Morton’s work has affected many

Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Marcin Stankevitch has worked under two West Haven mayors and will now be making the journey to Hartford to work in the office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. He said he has learned a lot from his time as an … [Read more...] about Stankevitch has a call to serve