Category: Politics

Sen. Cicarella Named a North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy 2024 Distinguished Citizen
The award is the lodge’s highest honor, and was bestowed on Sen. Cicarella along with two additional members.

Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates New Supports for First Responders Killed or Disabled in the Line of Duty
The bipartisan effort to pass H.B. 5279 was led by North Haven lawmakers who witnessed the tragic loss of two firefighters in under one year.

North Haven Republican Town Committee Supports Successful Education Foundation Comedy Night
Overall, the event garnered a remarkable $13,000 for the Education Foundation.

North Haven RTC Announces New Leadership, Vision, And Outreach
The newly elected leaders expressed their commitment to host a welcoming and community-centered environment, that makes civic participation accessible and exciting.

Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Winner of Annual Women’s History Month Essay Contest
Virginia Tupper, a sixth-grade student at North Haven Middle School, was selected by her teachers as the winner of Rep. Yaccarino’s annual contest.

Sen. Cicarella, GOP Leaders Discuss Legislation That Affects Law Enforcement Staffing and Public Safety
H.B. 5055 is in part a response to last year’s state police ticket scandal, which was largely debunked in January after a thorough independent investigation of CSP ticket reporting data.

Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Committee Vote Certifying Ronnell Higgins as CT DESPP Commissioner
Ronnell Higgins’ appointment as Commissioner of DESPP was approved by the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, on which Rep. Yaccarino serves as Ranking Member.

Rep. Yaccarino Joins North Haven Police Department for Patrol “Ride-Along”
Of main concern was a devastating increase in property crime – auto theft, car break-ins, and a steal-and-sell scheme with catalytic converters.

Sen. Cicarella Announces 2024 Legislative Priorities
Cicarella to continue push for additional public safety, affordability, and workforce development measures for families and Veterans of the 34th District.

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Announces 2024 Re-Election Bid in North Haven
During his time as a legislator, Yaccarino has continually fought to make Connecticut more
affordable, often proposing legislation aimed at reducing costs and rightsizing state finances.

North Haven Lawmakers Join Police Department to Hear Residents’ Concerns on Crime
Police outlined the legislative impediments that they face to pursue and arrest criminals, while the lawmakers discussed what is being done at the state and local level to support police and deter crime.

Sen. Cicarella Honored by CT Police Chiefs’ Association
The CPCA Carroll J. Hughes Legislator of the Year award is named in honor of longtime lobbyist Carroll J. Hughes and is presented annually to lawmakers who have worked to support initiatives and legislation important to law enforcement.