Messages from
the Hamden DTC Chair

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Thanks for visiting the Hamden Democratic Party's website. We welcome your participation, and look forward to meeting you.

The Town Committee usually meets on the third Monday of the month, though you should check here because we don't meet every month.

What's Happening

Thanks to all who attended our fundraiser on May 7.  It was a terrific success, with over 150 people in attendance, all very enthusiastic.

State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, State Comptroller Nancy Wyman and State Party Chair Nancy DiNardo all came to pay their respects to, as someone said, one of the best Democratic Party organizations in Connecticut.

We also received messages from State Treasurer Denise Nappier, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Senator Chris Dodd, who sent a personal letter congratulating our Hamden Democratic Hall of Fame honorees.

Special thanks are owed, as always, to the Sandillo Family, for their graciousness and support. The second Gloria C. Sandillo Scholarship was awarded to Hamden High School Senior Joseph Sweeney -- yes, a registered Democrat.

As Attorney General Blumenthal said, what made last night special was that we were honoring those who have worked for years, for the Democratic Party and for the Town of Hamden, typically without fanfare, without the recognition which is their due. Well, we corrected that last night. Commendations and certificates of appreciation were given to all nine Hamden Democrats Hall of Fame honorees from Attorney General Blumenthal, Secretary of the State Bysiewicz, State Comptroller Wyman, Congresswoman DeLauro, and the Connecticut General Assembly.

As you all probably know by now, Mayor Craig Henrici has decided not to run for re-election in November. Craig's decision is not one that I accept easily. He has been an outstanding mayor, under whom we've seen major accomplishments: A solid financial foundation (exemplified by positive reports from the rating agencies); completion of the new Hamden Middle School, the Louis Astorino Hockey Rink, the Hamden Farmer's Market and the Farmington Canal Trail; the purchases, for open space, of Johnson's Pond and the Maselli Farm. Oh, yes, and a State Hockey Championship for the first time in twenty years. Although, sorry Craig, I don't really think you deserve as much credit as the hockey team itself.

On behalf of Hamden, and the Hamden Democratic Town Committee, thank you Craig, for your many years of service, on the Council and as Mayor. The next round is on me.

-- Joe McDonagh
Hamden Democratic Town Chair

Click Here for a Special Message and Town Tour with Mayor Henrici