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 …
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 …
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Connecticut State University, he did so with no thought of the white-hot media glare concerning a rabbit and an outdated …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Steve Fontana Press Conference
Watch NHTV’s coverage of Steve Fontana’s press conference in Wallingford where he announced his run for State Senate.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …