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North Haven’s Inaugural Ceremony

By on November 21, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, North Haven’s Inaugural Ceremony for all newly elected members of the Town’s boards and commissions will take place.  These elected officials will hold office as representatives of both the majority and the minority parties beginning December 1, 2011, in accordance with Town Charter. The Inaugural Ceremony is scheduled for 7 [...]

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Op-Ed: Important Post-Storm Insurance Info

By on November 16, 2011 in Blog, Town Government, Weather

In light of the severe property damage associated with Tropical Storm Irene and Winter Storm Alfred I wanted to pass along important information regarding insurance and other recovery resources. I spoke with representatives from the state’s insurance department and they provided me with the following: Connecticut’s Insurance Department Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi 1-800-203-3447 860-297-3900 www.ct.gov/cid [...]

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North Haven Legislators Environmentally Friendly, Report Shows

By on November 15, 2011 in Blog, Green News, Town Government

Both State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative David Yaccarino scored well on this year’s Environmental Scorecard issued by the CT League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV). Designed to give constituents a sense of how their elected officials performed in regards to issues like clean water, energy reform, conservation, and farmland preservation, the scorecard ranked CT’s legislators [...]

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Freda Re-Elected

By on November 8, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

Vote totals show Michael Freda easily re-elected as 1st Selectman with 85% of the vote. Tim Doheny re-elected as 2nd Selectman, and Alan Sturtz garners more votes than running mate Walt Spader to win as 3rd Selectman. Click here for a downloadable/printable PDF of the unofficial results. Full 2011 local municipal election results, as provided [...]

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Problems at the Polls? Report Them Here!

By on November 8, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

Are you having a problem at your polling place? You can keep your neighbors and key public officials informed about voting irregularities by publicly documenting them in real time here with SeeClickFix and North Haven News. The map below is designed to help you report problems experienced during voting. It is not a way to [...]

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Vote 2011 Ballot

By on November 8, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

If you want to see who you’ll be voting for today, here’s a link to the two-sided ballot you’ll be receiving at your polling place. Remember, polls are open from 6am to 8pm today. Get out and vote, North Haven!

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Economic Development and Leadership the Top Issues in North Haven Election

By on November 7, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

NORTH HAVEN — Economic development and which candidate can best take North Haven into the future have emerged as main issues in the race for first selectman. Republican First Selectman Michael J. Freda, 57, is seeking a second term. He is being challenged by Democrat Walter M. Spader Jr., 38, a lawyer, and Independent Gary [...]

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Outgoing Selectman Reflects on 18 Years of Public Service

By on November 7, 2011 in Blog, Town Government

When he steps down from the North Haven Board of Selectmen after this week’s election, Steve Fontana will not hold any appointed or elected government office for the first time in 18 years. Fontana said he is glad to have been able to serve his neighbors in North Haven and nearby Hamden in Hartford and [...]

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