Category: Politics

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee

[box]State Representative Dave Yaccarino and State Senator Len Fasano talk issues over coffee with North Haven residents.[/box] On November 7th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven

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Senator Fasano Elected State Senate Minority Leader

Republican members of the State Senate today unanimously elected Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore Len Fasano, R-North Haven, to serve as Senate Minority Leader. Sen. Fasano will succeed Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, who did not

Vote 2014: Yaccarino and Fasano Win

Incumbent Dave Yaccarino (R) defeated challenger Alden Mead (D) 73% to 27% to remain the State Representative for the 87th District. Len Fasano (R) ran unopposed and will remain State Senator.

2014 87th District CT State Representative Debate

87th District State Representative Incumbent, Republican Dave Yaccarino and Democratic Challenger Alden Mead Debate on questions conducted by the Hamden-North Haven League of Women Voters.  The Debate was moderated by Teale Caliendo of NHTV.

North Haven DTC Backs Greater Ballot Access

At its regular monthly meeting on October 14, the North Haven Democratic Town Committee endorsed a “YES” Vote on the Constitutional Amendment Question appearing on this year’s ballot. An Affirmative vote on the Question: “Shall

2014 Connecticut Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Capitol

[box]Sen. Len Fasano, Catherine Brubeck Yaghsizian of Wallingford at the Connecticut Hall of Fame Induction in Hartford.[/box] State Senators Len Fasano (R-Wallingford) and Toni Boucher (R-Wilton) honored the 2014 Connecticut Hall of Fame Inductees today at

Chilling for a Cause: Senate Leaders Take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Senators Martin Looney and Len Fasano take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for, and awareness of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association. To date, the ALS Association has received more than

Sen. Fasano, Rep. Yaccarino Host Local TV Program

State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Dave Yaccarino welcome Representative Laura Hoydick (R-Stratford) on this week’s episode of the “Dave & Len Show.” The Connecticut legislators discuss energy policy and issues with Hoydick, the

GOP Leaders Warn Employers of ‘Special’ August Tax

On August 1, most employers in Connecticut will get slammed by a bill from the Connecticut Department of Labor, charging them a fee for each person they employ. This “special assessment” fee of $7.50 for each

Yaccarino Grilling

Yaccarino Attends BBQ With Homeless Veterans

[box]State Rep. Dave Yaccarino with residents of Harkness House enjoy a BBQ while discussing legislation and programs to benefit Veterans.[/box] State Representative Dave Yaccarino the Legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member, attended a BBQ with homeless veterans

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee

On July 11, 2014 State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at their monthly “Coffee with Your Legislators” event at McDonald’s. The legislators offered residents an update on legislative activity, answered

Lauren McMahon and Lynn Sadosky

Quinnipiac University Presidential Public Service Fellows Gain Valuable Experience with North Haven, Hamden Departments

[box]Quinnipiac University’s Lauren McMahon, left, a New Rochelle, N.Y. resident and junior civil engineering major, with Lynn Sadosky, North Haven’s director of public works. McMahon is one of eight Quinnipiac Presidential Public Service Fellows working in