Category: Politics

Dancing Under the Stars 2014

North Haven Celebs Put on Their Dancing Shoes for the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut

Once again the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut (RMHCT) is proud to partner with Kids for Kids, Dancing for Life! Inc. and present the 5th Annual Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser.  The black tie optional event

MacKnight and Rep. Sharkey

Breakfast with the Legislators, 2014

Hamden’s Miller Library rotunda was bursting at the seams Jan. 18 morning for the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven “Breakfast with the Legislators”. Jackie MacKnight, organizer of the event, had a few anxious

Len Fasano

On Eve of Budget Address Senator Fasano Calls On Governor to Get Serious

On the eve of the opening day of the 2014 legislative session, State Senate Minority Leader Pro-Tempore Leonard A. Fasano (R-North Haven) harshly criticized Governor Malloy’s recent publicity tour and called on the governor to

Len Fasano

Beware of Election Year “Surplus”

[box]By State Senator Len Fasano[/box] The State of Connecticut has bills to pay; lots of bills. We have roads, schools and hospitals to maintain, police and public works employees to pay, prisons and public institutions

Dave Yaccarino

Rep. Yaccarino Announces Re-Election Bid

Today, State Representative David Yaccarino publicly announced that he will seek a third term in the Connecticut General Assembly representing North Haven’s 87th Legislative District. Yaccarino, a small business owner and former member of the US

League of Women Voters

Breakfast with the Legislators, 2014

Hamden and North Haven residents are invited to a “Breakfast with the Legislators,” the annual League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven event for interacting with the state Senators and Representatives whom we have sent

Steve Fontana Named New Haven’s Deputy Director of Economic Development

[box]By Mary E. O’Leary, New Haven Register[/box] Jason Bartlett, Mayor-Elect Toni Harp’s campaign manager, will be the new director of youth services, while one of her Democratic opponents, Sundiata Keitazulu, has also been hired as a

11th Annual Secret Santa Collection for Veterans a Success

Yesterday State Representative Dave Yaccarino joined fellow legislators and Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz to wrap up the 11th Annual Secret Santa Collection for the Rocky Hill Veterans’ home. Rep. Yaccarino, the House

Len Fasano

Sen. Fasano Welcomes Funding for Institute of Community Resiliency

A plea agreement reached yesterday between the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and Conopco, Inc.  (better known as Unilver) in a matter involving Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been approved, and one of

Family Programming the Way It Used to Be and Can Be Again

[box]By State Senator Len Fasano[/box] Last Thursday night, NBC broadcast the remake of “The Sound of Music” featuring Carrie Underwood playing the famous role of Maria, which was originally played by Julie Andrews in the

Len Fasano

Sen. Fasano: Governor’s “Transparency” Order Keeps Secrecy Intact

State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today raised questions about Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s Executive Order (EO) No. 38 which purports to make information regarding certain economic assistance and tax credits used to recruit or retain businesses more accessible

Sen. Fasano Named 2013 Legislative Champion By Mothers Against Drunk Driving

State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) has been recognized by the national organization of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a 2013 Legislative Champion. The honor is bestowed yearly upon state legislators across the country for