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Spring Curbside Bulk PickUp Schedule

First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced today that The Department of Public Works Field Operations will provide a two-week collection program for bulk items for the weeks of April 4th and April 11th.

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Granby Memorial Middle School student wins Connecticut Spelling Bee at Quinnipiac University

Dwaritha Ramesh, an eighth-grade student at Granby Memorial Middle School, bested 62 other students from around the state Saturday to win the Connecticut Spelling Bee.

Quinnipiac University to host Connecticut Spelling Bee March 12

The Quinnipiac University School of Education will host the Connecticut Spelling Bee starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12.

Fasano, Yaccarino Co-sponsor Veteran-Friendly Legislation, Remember North Haven Veteran Posthumously for his Advocacy

The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2, would allow the Department of Administrative Services to give a 15% price preference to veteran-owned micro-businesses bidding on state contracts.

North Haven Veteran Steve Gifford testifies in Hartford, supporting veteran-owned businesses legislation

The legislation, which is sponsored by the Senate Democratic Leadership, would give small veteran-owned businesses favorable treatment in state contracting.

Side By Side Charter, Fair Haven Elementary and Quinnipiac University School of Education win national award

The professional development school partnership between Side By Side Charter School of Norwalk, Fair Haven Elementary School of New Haven and the Quinnipiac UniversitySchool of Education has received the Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award.

Former Freedom Rider Lula White of New Haven receives the Quinnipiac University Black Law Students Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award

Lula White, of New Haven, a former Freedom Rider during the civil rights movement, received the Quinnipiac University Black Law Students Association’s (BLSA) Thurgood Marshall Award on Feb. 25. The Thurgood Marshall Award is given

North Haven legislators talk budget, issues with residents

To keep residents updated on the latest happenings at the State Capitol, State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87), along withState Sen. Len Fasano (R-34), hosted a town hall-style meeting at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community & Recreation Center.

North Haven State Lawmakers Oppose Governor’s Package Store Pricing Bill

Senator Len Fasano and Representative Dave Yaccarino today spoke out against Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s proposal to eliminate minimum bottle pricing in Connecticut.

Quinnipiac University School of Medicine to host Rare Disease Day lecture and panel discussion on Feb. 29

Dr. Frederick Kaplan will present the keynote address, “Adopting a Rare Disease,” during a program marking Rare Disease Day, on Monday, Feb. 29 in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University.

Sen. Fasano Speaks on Panel at Small Towns Event

Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) speaks on a legislative panel at COST (Connecticut Council of Small Towns) Connecticut Town Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

QU School of Law’s Black Law Students Association to present Thurgood Marshall Award to Lula White, a former Freedom Rider

Lula White of New Haven, a former Freedom Rider during the civil rights movement, will receive the Quinnipiac University Black Law Students Association’s (BLSA) Thurgood Marshall Award at 7 p.m.on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road.