Category: Politics
QU Presidential Public Service Fellows Honored for Their Work in North Haven
Quinnipiac University senior Steven Pflug spent nine weeks during a summer program working with the Hamden Police Department to help develop a predictive crime mapping project. “It’s basically tactical intelligence,” explained Pflug, a criminal justice and political science major. “It …
North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
On October 4th 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 on Washington Avenue. The legislators offered residents an update on …
Two New Laws to Help Voters
[box]Jackie MacKnight calling Hamden and North Haven town clerks.[/box] “Two new laws will help some people with being able to vote,” says Jackie MacKnight, co-vice president of the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven. One …
Rep. Yaccarino Appointed to CT Veterans Hall of Fame Committee
State Representative Yaccarino was honored this week to be appointed by Governor Dannel P. Malloy to be a member of the Executive Committee to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. A former member of the …
North Haven to Receive School Security Funding
Legislative leaders in Hartford recently announced $5 million is being made immediately available to municipalities in the first round of school security funding under a Competitive Grant Program. The program was introduced following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School last December …
Hamden-North Haven LWV Leaders at Dinner
[box]left to right: Elona Vaisnys, Erika Forsa, Miriam Brody, Lori Esposito, Jackie MacKnight, Louise Brundage, Jane Shaw, and Mary Bigelow[/box] At the Sept. 12 League of Women Voters of Connecticut “POWERING OUR VOICES” dinner that drew …
Capitol Tours: Take One, They’re Free!
[box]Elona Vaisnys on the armrest of Sen. Fasano’s chair in the Senate chamber.[/box] In just August, more than 1,000 visitors took a state capitol tour in Hartford given by the League of Women Voters, LWV. …
Sally Buemi Wins Democratic Primary
Challenger Sally Buemi defeated incumbent Allan Sturtz to win the 2013 Democratic Primary for 3rd Selectman. The final vote totals were: Sally Buemi – 303 Allan Sturtz – 128
Connecticut Must Reduce State Gas Taxes and Use Revenues as Intended
[box]By State Senator Leonard A. Fasano[/box] The summer driving season is over, but high gas prices continue to put pressure on family budgets across Connecticut. While gas prices have come down some, global economic forces …
North Haven Selectman Debate
The League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven invites North Haven residents to watch a debate for the seat of North Haven 3rd Selectman between incumbent Alan Sturtz (D) and challenger Sally Buemi (D). The …
LWV of Hamden-North Haven gets State Coach
The League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven is among the five Connecticut local Leagues that have been accepted into the LWV of Connecticut “Engage CT” program and have each been assigned a coach. LWV …
LWV Leadership Growing Younger
The League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven experienced a surge of young energy with the election of Lori Esposito and Jackie MacKnight as Vice Presidents and of Julie Clement as Secretary at the annual …