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
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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
Massaro’s trip into politics is personal
Here is a fun fact about the picture of Peter Massaro in this week's Voice who was our Profile story. Turns out it was submitted by Peter (which is not a problem) but actually taken by Mark Zaretesky of the New Haven Register (still, not a problem, … [Read more...] about Massaro’s trip into politics is personal
Charney wants to tap potential
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter City Councilman Aaron Charney has always been interested in government. He said he came to back to West have because he’s sees potential in the city. Charney, a Democrat from the Third District, said … [Read more...] about Charney wants to tap potential
‘People person’ Joyner hones skills
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter When students struggle at reading, every other subject becomes harder to grasp. One local instructor spends her professional life evaluating and honing the reading skills of local students so they can have … [Read more...] about ‘People person’ Joyner hones skills