Category: Politics
Budget Referendum Passes
**UPDATE: The budget referendum passed by 734 votes (1,020 voted Yes; 286 voted No). There was an 8.6% voter turnout. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the Recreation Center on Linsley Street will be open from …
Sen. Fasano and Rep. Yaccarino Support STEAP Grant
State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) support the Small Town Economic Assistance Program for a grant of $470,267 awarded to the town of North Haven. The STEAP grant will be used to …
Local Leaders Visit North Haven’s “Story Walks”
[box]Pictured from left to right: Assistant Library Director Katherine Donahue, North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda, Senator Len Fasano (R-34), Senator Martin Looney (D-11), Representative David Yaccarino (R-87) and North Haven Library Director Lois Baldini.[/box] As …
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal awarded honorary degree and addresses Quinnipiac University School of Law graduates
[box]U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds his honorary degree as Mark Thompson, executive vice president and provost at Quinnipiac, placed the doctoral hood over him during the commencement ceremony.[/box] U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal encouraged members of …
Rep. Yaccarino Donates to Homeless Veterans
HARTFORD – On Wednesday April 30th 2014 State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, ranking member of the Veteran’s Committee, attended the Help-A-Hero event at the state capitol in Hartford. Yaccarino donated several health care and hygiene items …
Yaccarino Joins Republican Caucus In Putting Forth A Fiscally Responsible Budget
HARTFORD – State Rep. Dave Yaccarino joined the Republican caucus today in putting forth a more fiscally responsible budget plan; one that would ideally negate the gimmicks that flow freely throughout the Democratic Budget. The Republican budget …
National Work Zone Awareness Week: State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Attends UPFFA Fire Ops 101
[box]State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and President of North Haven’s Fire Department, Local 2987, Brian DeSimone at UPFFA Fire Ops 101 Training in Hartford.[/box] The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut (UPFFA of CT) held …
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino – On Hunger, Homelessness and Early Education
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino[/box] Homelessness and hunger are struggles our society deals with every day. While many of us are fortunate to never experience this reality, it is far too convenient to forget those who …
Local Leadership That Listens
State Sen. Len Fasano and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and North Haven residents discussing current issues at a monthly “coffee with your legislators” event at McDonalds on Washington Avenue. On Marth 7th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) …
Rep. Yaccarino, Sen. Fasano and AT&T Invite Local Seniors Learn New Technology
State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87), State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and AT&T hosted an event on Friday, Feb. 28 to help seniors stay connected with family and friends by learning how to use cell phones and other new …
Common Core: Seeking to Correct the Flaws by Listening to Our Teachers
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino 87th District, representing North Haven[/box] Amid concerns about Common Core Standards being implemented in public schools across Connecticut, I am making an effort to hear the voices of: teachers, parents, students …
2014 Session Begins, Budget Talks Heat Up
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, North Haven[/box] In early February the 2014 legislative session officially began and we have some difficult issues to tackle during the next three months. As a “short session” our main focus …