Voice Profile

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

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Meg Kingston said walking into the new kitchen at West Haven High School on the first day of school this week was like walking downstairs to see the presents under the tree on Christmas morning for herself … [Read more...] about Kingston puts her customers first

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter Jennifer Murillo described her sister, Gabby, as a bubbly person with a contagious smile and a heart of gold. “I feel like any time my sisters or my family or friends needed something, Gabby would always be the … [Read more...] about Murillo fights against adversity

By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When a West Haven resident has a fallen tree in their backyard, Scott Silver said they should do the natural thing: call their pharmacists so he can chop it up and sell the wood to raise money for charity. … [Read more...] about Silver doing Challenge for kids