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
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