At the April 17th Board of Finance meeting, First Selectman Mike Freda took a few minutes to address the Board and the members of the audience about some concerns and confusion that had arisen regarding the Board of Education’s budget. He explained how the budget went from its original 3.5% increase to its current 2.73% [...]
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Senator Fasano, Rep. Yaccarino to Host Budget Forum
On Tuesday, March 26th, State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) will hold a state budget forum at the North Haven Recreation Center (Rm 1). The meeting, which is open to the public, will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will include a 20 minute presentation of Governor [...]
Bill Introduced by Sen. Fasano to Require Newborn Screening for ALD Passes Public Health Committee
The Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Health Committee gave its approval today to S.B. 465, AN ACT REQUIREING NEWBORN SCREENING FOR ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY. The bill now heads to the state Senate. Adrenoluekodystrophy (ALD) affects the tissue lining around the adrenal glands and nerve cells. The disorder comes with different levels of severity, with the most severe form [...]
Sen. Fasano Introduces Bipartisan Bill Seeking Newborn Screening for Life Threatening Disorder
Hartford, CT – “If they are identified and treated early, the majority can remain asymptomatic.” These are the words of Dr. Jack Kelley, whose son Brian (24) has been quietly but doggedly fighting a rare genetic disorder called adrenoluekodystrophy (ALD). ALD affects the tissue lining around the adrenal glands and nerve cells. The disorder comes [...]
Coffee And…, Your Local Legislators
North Haven State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Dave Yaccarino are trying to make it easier for you to meet with local legislators. On the first Friday of every month beginning March 1st, they will host “Coffee with Your Legislators” from 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. at the North Haven McDonalds located at 129 [...]
State Senator Len Fasano Receives COST Town Crier Award
State Senator Len Fasano (R-East Haven, North Haven, Durham and Wallingford) received a Town Crier Award from the Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST) for his leadership on issues affecting Connecticut’s smaller communities. COST’s Town Crier Award was established to recognize and honor state legislators and other public officials who have distinguished themselves as outstanding [...]
North Haven QU Student Headed to D.C. To Attend 10-Day Presidential Inauguration Seminar
Five Connecticut residents will be among 21 Quinnipiac University students who will travel to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 12 to participate in a 10-day presidential inauguration seminar, where they will get to witness history, explore career paths, make professional contacts and interact with nationally and internationally recognized political leaders and journalists. The Connecticut students are: [...]
Veterans Can Now Have Their Status Recognized
Nearly a year and a half ago, a constituent came to me and asked if I would help him. I can happily report that help has finally come. Wallingford veteran John Anzidei told me many veterans were struggling financially and in order to receive benefits at the hardware store or grocery store they were required [...]
