By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Rose Majestic said her 30 years of food banking have been challenging but fulfilling. Majestic, who studied at Yale Divinity School, has been the director of the West Haven Emergency Assistance Task … [Read more...] about For Rose Majestic it is a vocation
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Landmark settles into new digs
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Customers who have gone to Nick’s Luncheonette long enough have a good chance their orders will be on the grille as soon as they are seen walking through the door. Owner Nick Milas said his customers … [Read more...] about Landmark settles into new digs
Lt. Bill Heffernan is a busy guy
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Bill Heffernan describes himself as a busy man. Heffernan, who holds the rank of lieutenant at the Center fire district, wears many hat and is involved with a myriad number of groups and projects in and outside … [Read more...] about Lt. Bill Heffernan is a busy guy
Skeens ready to take over May opus
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter While students from the high school prepare for the debut of Cinderella next week, another show is in the works, and this one is a bit different. Courtney Skeens, a senior at WHHS, was chosen as the director … [Read more...] about Skeens ready to take over May opus
Everone keeps facilities in shape
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter From his office in the Anna V. Molloy School, Board of Education Supervisor of Facilities Chris Everone and his staff work behind the scenes to ensure schools are clean and everything runs efficiently. He … [Read more...] about Everone keeps facilities in shape
Bill Slater moves to next chapter
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Bill Slater, former Director of West Haven Parks and Recreation, is ready for his next adventure. Slater, who worked for the department for 41 years, finished his last day Friday. Slater, who led … [Read more...] about Bill Slater moves to next chapter
Happy at WHHS
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter West Haven High School Principal Dana Paredes knew she wanted to teach by the age of five and started by setting up her stuffed animals and dolls to teach class. She still remembers how cool it was when her … [Read more...] about Happy at WHHS
Robinson’s gambit a success
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter John Robinson, CEO of GHP Media – still known locally as “Herlin Press,” believes smart commercial printers used to find a narrow niche in the business and focus on that. Dumb commercial printers, such as … [Read more...] about Robinson’s gambit a success
Purmont teaches the city its history
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When questioned as to why he has remained in West Haven his entire life, Jon Purmont responds with a quote from Governor Ella Grasso. “Bloom where you are planted,” said Purmont. “So, that has kept me … [Read more...] about Purmont teaches the city its history
Cieplinski settles into role
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter He was prepared for the numbers. He was prepared for the meetings. But no one could be prepared for what came his way less than a month ago. City Finance Director Frank Cieplinski said his background in … [Read more...] about Cieplinski settles into role