Category: Politics
Risk Reduction Earned Credits are a threat to the Safety of the Public
[box]by Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven)[/box] Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today joined the Office of the Victim Advocate and legislative leaders in asking the administration to suspend the controversial Risk Reduction Earned Credit Program …
By Chris on September 24, 2012
Don’t Look Now But Connecticut Is About to Hit Rock Bottom
[box]by Sen. Len Fasano[/box] We are on a downward spiral, but the administration doesn’t want you to know. Back in February of this year I penned an opinion piece entitled, An Administration in Denial. In …
By Chris on August 27, 2012
Mike Freda Engages the Media in a Pressure-Packed Week
[box]By Nancy Barnes / North Haven Patch[/box] When First Selectman Michael Freda minored in public speaking at Southern Connecticut State University, he did so with no thought of the white-hot media glare concerning a rabbit and an outdated …
By Chris on August 16, 2012
QU Students Work With Town Governments As Part of Fellowship
[box]Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson, left, Tori Rice, of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; Ashley Hartle, of Bellefonte, Penn.; Jenna Pederson, of Wilton, Maine; Kristen Daniels, of Shelton; Susan Riello, of Hamden; and Scott McLean, professor of political science at Quinnipiac University. …
By Chris on August 3, 2012
Steve Fontana Steps Into The Campaign Fray, Again
[box]by Nancy Barnes / North Haven Patch[/box] Steve Fontana, the Democratic candidate for the 34th Senatorial District, estimates he goes through two pair of walking shoes per campaign. As a state representative for 14 years—he was …
By Chris on July 12, 2012
Rep. Yaccarino Looks Back at Legislative Session
[box]by Nancy Barnes / North Haven Patch[/box] With this year’s regular General Assembly session under his belt, State Representative Dave Yaccarino, who is expected to run unchallenged for his 87th district seat this fall, gave a thumbs-up to …
By Chris on June 6, 2012
First Selectman Pitches Zero Tax Hike Budget
[box]By Anthony Karge / North Haven Patch[/box] First Selectman Michael Freda calls the proposed 2012-13 budget a responsible – both for the future of the town and weary taxpayers. Before the $85.1 million budget for the 2012-13 …
By Chris on May 15, 2012
Steve Fontana Press Conference
Watch NHTV’s coverage of Steve Fontana’s press conference in Wallingford where he announced his run for State Senate.
By Chris on January 27, 2012
Fontana vs. Fasano
[box]by Christine Stuart / CT News Junkie[/box] Since his defeat in 2010, state Rep. Steve Fontana said he’s done a lot of thinking about why he lost his re-election. “It’s tied into stuff that had nothing to do …
By Chris on January 23, 2012
Fasano and Yaccarino Announce Candidacies for State Office
State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Dave Yaccarino are ready to continue their joint effort and work to secure a better future for North Haven families. The two are officially announcing their candidacy’s for …
By Chris on January 20, 2012
North Haven Caucus Fills Slate After Recount
[box]By the New Haven Register[/box] The Democratic Town Committee has a full slate of members following a caucus last week. While four out of five districts wrapped up their business quickly, there were delays in …
By Chris on January 18, 2012
Officials Urge Approval of $14 Million Bonding Package
[box]by Kyle Swartz / North Haven Citizen[/box] Town leaders believe that for North Haven’s best interest voters should approve all parts of a proposed $14 million bonding package. If passed at referendum on Jan. 24, bonding …
By Chris on January 12, 2012