
North Haven Woman Helps Connecticut Establish Annual Awareness Day for Rare Bone Condition
In 2016, LaPrade began the process of sharing her story with lawmakers at the State Capitol. This summer, the day of awareness was made official with the passage and signage of Public Act 17-204.

Sen. Fasano Supports Annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive
Sen. Fasano also presented Vinnie Penn with a citation, introduced by him and State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia), recognizing two decades of service running the Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser and raising awareness for hunger throughout our state.

Mohegan Tribe Chief Lynn Malerba to discuss Indian health issues at Quinnipiac University School of Nursing program on Dec. 5
Malerba became the 18th chief and first female chief of the Mohegan Tribe in 2010. The position is a lifetime appointment made by the Tribe’s Council of Elders.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to present free symposium, ‘The Life and Legacy of Thurgood Marshall,’ on Nov. 17
“The symposium will celebrate the October 2017 release of ‘Marshall,’ a film about him, and will examine his early career as a civil rights lawyer, his path breaking work at the NAACP and his decisions on the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Jennifer Gerarda Brown, dean of the School of Law.

Quinnipiac University School of Medicine to host symposium on ‘The Role of the Community Health Worker’ on Nov. 2
During the program, health care executives and front-line health practitioners will describe the role of community health workers in the delivery of patient-centered medical care and address their challenges and concerns.

Yaccarino Supports Passage of State Budget
The plan passed the Senate 33-3 Wednesday evening and by 126-23 in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The budget awaits action from the governor.

Groundbreaking for new playground at Green Acres Elementary School
The playground is expected to be completed by early December.

2017 North Haven Selectman Debate
Did you miss the debate? You can watch it on NHTV or online at NHTV.com.

2017 Fall Leaf Collection Program
The 2017 North Haven Fall leaf collection program will begin the week of Oct. 30th.

Award-winning disability rights attorney Lainey Feingold to discuss structured negotiation on Oct. 25 at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center
Feingold will discuss how structured negotiation, a collaborative and solution-driven dispute resolution method conducted without a lawsuit on file, is a highly effective legal strategy that trades the stress and conflict of lawsuits for relationship-building and true problem solving.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to host open house for prospective students on Nov. 12
Those who attend the open house will tour the center and learn about the law school’s rigorous academic program and how the faculty works closely with students to develop a course of study that matches their goals.

Sen. Fasano & Rep. Yaccarino: Legislature’s Bipartisan Budget Passed Last Month Would Increase Aid for North Haven
The Democrat legislative leaders’ budget proposal, which does not have enough support to pass the legislature, would cut education funding in North Haven by $3 million and cut overall municipal aid to North Haven by a whopping $5.3 million over two years.