Archive for March, 2009

Former 68th District State Rep. Brian Flaherty Appointed to State Panel

by: manderson March 27, 2009

Former 68th District state Representative Brian J. Flaherty of Watertown, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of Higher Education. Brian, my predecessor as the state representative for Watertown, Oakville and Woodbury, had a distinguished record of service to our towns.

Rep. Williams: Dem Budget Forums Laying Groundwork for Tax Hikes on CT Families, Employers

by: manderson March 25, 2009

Budget forums being held by legislative Democrats around the state, including one held at the University of Connecticut’s Waterbury campus March 23rd, appear to be aimed more at laying the groundwork for major tax increases rather than providing unbiased information about alternative approaches to balancing the two-year budget, state Representative Sean Williams said today.

Rep. Williams, Sen. Kane Hail State Efforts to Help Revive Watertown Company

by: manderson March 25, 2009

A $2 million loan approved by the Connecticut Development Authority (CDA) is expected to help revive a Watertown manufacturer and create jobs, state Representative Sean Williams (R-68) and Senator Rob Kane (R-32) said Wednesday, March 25th.

Rep. Williams and Friends Ready for AOH Run

by: manderson March 20, 2009

Representative Williams gets together with, from left, friends Geoff Green, state Representative Selim Noujaim, R-Waterbury, and Pat Cooney before participating in a two mile run in Waterbury honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians on March 7, 2009.

Watertown Teenager Earns Eagle Scout Badge

by: bsundie March 6, 2009

Rep. Sean Williams congratulates Josh Bartlett of Watertown after he was awarded the Eagle Scout Badge in a Court of Honor March 4th at the Union Congregational Church. Representative Williams presented Bartlett with a Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly during the ceremonies. The citation honors him for “achieving the highest honor available from The [...]