Category: Politics
Rep. Yaccarino Achieves 100% Voting Record
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) this year continued his exemplary record of service to constituents by registering a 100% House roll call voting record during the 2014 legislative session. Yaccarino, who represents the 87th District …
LWV of Hamden-North Haven Visible at State Convention
[box]Left to right: Elona Vaisnys, Miriam Brody, Peggy Appler, Ann Martinuzzi, Jackie MacKnight, Jane Shaw, Mary Bigelow[/box] The LWV of Hamden-North Haven was among 18 local Leagues that sent representatives to the Convention of the …
Senator Fasano Wins Civil Justice Award
[box]John J. Kennedy Jr., Former President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, presents Senator Fasano with the RisCassi-Koskoff Civil Justice Award award.[/box] Hartford – State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) was selected as the recipient of this year’s Leon RisCassi-Theodore …
Senator Fasano Applauds New Law to Help Dyslexic Students
State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) applauds the signing of a bill that seeks to help dyslexic students. On Wednesday, the bill was signed into law by Governor Dannel P. Malloy at the Helen Street School Library in …
North Haven Students Tour State Capitol with Local Legislators
Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) met with a group of North Haven students from Green Acres Elementary School at the State Capitol yesterday. The trip was made possible thanks to a …
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 …