“Future Of Route 25 Expansion Remains Uncertain”
By: Melissa Bruen, Connecticut Post
November 25, 2009
The future of Route 25, specifically how it will shape Newtown and Monroe, was the subject of a community forum held by state officials Monday.
The contentious topic was discussed at length at Monroe Town Hall, to inform residents of the project’s status and to [...]
Above: State Rep. DebraLee Hovey and Sen. Dan Debicella with incoming First Selectman Steve Vavrek of Monroe.
Rep. Hovey introduces Governor M. Jodi Rell (seated, background) at the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials in Newtown, including incoming First Selectwoman Pat Llodra. Governor Rell administered the oath of office.
By: Linda Zukauskas, Voices
November 18, 2009
Master of Ceremonies Tony Unger, commander of the Charles L. Ruman Post 160 in Easton, introduced Bishop Robert F. McKenna, O. P., from Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Chapel.
Bishop McKenna blessed the veterans, “[They] were ready to sacrifice their lives for us and are worthy of our admiration and [...]
“As the representative of two communities that take pride in their rural charm and pristine natural resources, I am glad that the League of Conservation Voters has recognized the bi-partisan work done this session to protect our environment,” said Rep. Hovey. “I have always believed that strong environmental stewardship is not a Republican or Democrat [...]
HARTFORD- State Representative DebraLee Hovey (R-112), upon returning from a meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ), said that the federal government must do more to alleviate mandates imposed upon states in order to ensure that more dollars are spent in preventing and mitigating juvenile delinquency rather than bureaucracy.
