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Key News Pig Out Saturday 9/11 Help Out VFW Post 7788 The VFW PIG ROAST is almost upon us. On Saturday September 11, 2010 the Post 7788 Pig Roast will begin at 11:00 am and go until 7:00 pm. At 12:00 noon there will have a short memorial service honoring the victims of 9/11. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm there will be liver bacon and onions, hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, macaroni salad, and potato salad. From 3:00 pm to "ALL GONE" we will have tender and juicy roast pork, corn on the cob with butter, roasted red potatoes sauteed with onions and peppers. And Cold Draft Beer on Tap for $1.50. The Post Canteen will be open for your enjoyment. Tickets may be purchased at the Post Canteen after 2:00 p.m daily. The Pig Roast is a Building Fundraiser, Come on down and support the Post. I hope to see you there. See the Mansion Meet the Candidates Including Linda McMahon One of Milford's architectural treasures, the Hubbell Mansion, will be open to the public on September 15. There will also be an opportunity to meet Senate candidate Linda McMahon, congressional candidate Jerry Labriola and many of the other people running for state offices. The event will take place September 15, 6-9:00 at 31 Crescent Drive, Milford.
To see photos of the house, view the video below.
Red Cross Urges Preparation for Hurricane
The Connecticut Red Cross is preparing for the possibility that hurricane Earl may hit our state and is urging residents to take measures to ensure that they can weather the storm. For information on preparing for a storm, click here Tidal Wave? 10 Point Edge for GOP A new gallup poll shows Republicans with a record 10-point edge over Democrats on the "generic ballot" test - the question whether voters prefer a Democrat or Republican congressional candidate. This is the largest GOP polling edge at this stage in the last 68 years. For a complete article, click here Republican Headquarters Open for Business
The 2010 Campaign headquarters for the Milford Republicans is open for business at 952 Boston Post Road. The telephone number is 203-283-3993. The site is just down from the Post Mall and directly across from the old Cherry Street Theaters. Volunteers are welcome. Lawn signs, bumper stickers and campaign literature is available.
Milford Oysterfest For More Photos - click here
The Oysterfest is one of Milford's most important events and Milford Republicans once again supported the effort.
The Town Committee had a food booth at Fowler Field and an information booth on the Green. Candidates Tom Foley, Linda McMahon and Ray Labriola joined Judge John Carangelo, Vin Marino, Dan German and Peggy Rogers in greeting people throughout the day. For photos from other events, click here.
Republican Women Hold Scrapbooking Fundraiser Donate $2,500 to Bodie's Place
Each year the Milford Republican Women hold a major fundraiser to benefit a worthy cause. On Saturday, June 26, they hosted a scrapbooking party to benefit Bodie's Place, an all accessible playground for children at Eisenhower Park. Pictured at the site where the playground will be built are Johnny "Bodie" Vaccino, his parents and members of the Milford Republican Women. The check is being presented by Kathy Kobishyn. To see pictures from the event, click here. For photos from other events, click here. Milford Primary Results We have the results from the August 10th primary for all of the Milford polling sites. Republican Primary - click here Democrats primary - click here
Unity the Key to Victory Don't just Vote, Recruit
With the primary over, the Republican team lead by Foley, McMahon and Labriola is in a great position for the fall election. But we're not going to win unless we all come together. Ct GOP Chairman Healy said it best : " There were some pretty tough words exchanged in some races. Let us all work to make sure whoever wins has everyone on the same team in the coming days and weeks ahead. This is where members of the State Central Committee, local town committees and other long time activists will play a crucial role. Republicans must stand together and work together to save our state and restore our country. We can't do that by holding old or new grudges, being petty or refusing to deal with the reality of defeat. Any effort on your part to smooth out some rough spots in your town or district will help ensure a united, excited Republican team on the ground for the fall." Welcome Democrats - Thanks for Endorsing Our Site Republicans Are a Notoriously Fun Bunch The Milford Democratic Party endorsed our web site saying: "their whole website is a hoot". We try to mix serious issues with a little humor and satire and we're glad to see our efforts are appreciated. We try to be funny without being mean. It doesn't matter if you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent or unaffiliated, after this election we want to join with you as friends and neighbors and work together to make our city, our state and our country even better. Please join our e-mail list and we do accept converts. Woodmont & Walnut Beach Days Two Great Events Whether working at an event or just enjoying themselves, Republicans were out and about this weekend. Alderman Dan German, who is running for the state legislature, showed congressional candidate Jerry Labriola around Woodmont. Dan and Jerry are pictured with kids who were part of the Woodmont parade. Alderman Greg Smith and his wife Christine, Senate candidate Vin Marino and Probate Judge John Carangelo were enjoying themselves at Walnut Beach. To see additional pictures from the weekend, click here. For photos from other events, click here.
Republicans Support Milford Rotary Lobsterfest
Republicans were out in force at this year's Lobsterfest. To view more photos, click here Alderman Dan German Kicks Off Campaign Launches Drive for 119th District Seat
On a sunny Saturday July 24th at Anchor Beach in Woodmont, Alderman Dan German, surrounded by friends and supporters, kicked off his campaign for the Ct House of Representatives for Milford's 119th district.
Commenting on the states's looming $3 billion deficit, he promised common sense leadership. Dan said: "It is pretty simple: Don't spend money if you don't have it." To contribute to Dan's election, click here
It's not the time for a ‘partisan brawl’ over Milford schools It was terrific to hear that the end-of-year assembly at Simon Lake School was a celebration of what was accomplished and a call to look forward, rather than a somber affair focused on the school’s closing. Chairman Milford Republican Town Committee Milford House Party & Fundraiser for Jerry Labriola
For the first time in year's, Republicans have a credible candidate to challenge Rosa DeLauro for the 3rd District congressional seat. In order to mount an effective campaign, Jerry needs our help to raise money.
On Tuesday July 20th a party was hosted by Peter Standish to help Jerry raise funds for his campaign. DeLauro is a Washington insider who represents the views on MoveOn.org rather than the values of our district. It's time for some common sense leadership in Washington and Jerry is the man to provide it.
Things are never going to change until we make it happen.
Linda McMahon Visits Local Businesses
Senate candidate Linda McMahon has been visiting local businesses in Milford and Orange. City Clerk Linda Stock and Senate candidate Vin Marino took turns introducing her to people in the two communities. Alderman Greg Smith Named Local Patriot
Greg Smith, candidate for the State Assembly from the 118th district, was identified as a patriot in the July 4th edition of the New Haven Register. Local leaders were asked to name people who have distinguished themselves as patriots. Greg has a total 22 years experience in both the Army and Navy. He is a veteran of Beirut, Grenada, Fujairal, Jebel Ali and other military operations.. He is a VA hospital volunteer and an active member of the VFW, working to ensure that the needs of the disabled veterans are not forgotten. Our Town Committee is proud to have him as one of our elected officials and a candidate for the State Legislature. To read the Register article and hear Milford Historian Richard Platt's comments about Greg, click here
Labriola Calls on DeLauro to Disclose Husband's Ties to BP Republican candidate for Congress Jerry Labriola Tuesday called on Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to explain why she hasn’t disclosed her husband’s lucrative relationship with the company behind the largest environmental disaster in American history. Stanley Greenberg is president of a public relations and polling company which represents British Petroleum (BP), which owns the damaged drilling site which continues to spew oil into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. “Rosa DeLauro is an insider, and because she’s an insider, she has said nothing about the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Labriola. “Worse, Rosa DeLauro has not disclosed this conflict perhaps because of her husband’s business interests.” Rosa DeLauro, the second highest ranking woman in the Congress next to Nancy Pelosi, claims on her official website: “we have a responsibility to protect our natural resources and ensure that we have a clean, healthy environment.” “Stan Greenberg is entitled to make a living, but where is the line?” asked Labriola. “One has to ask: does the money Stan Greenberg makes conflict with his wife’s ability to represent the people of the 3rd Congressional District and her claims on her website?” “That is why we need a change in Congress. When I get to Washington, you won’t have to worry about someone in my family getting rich because I am a Congressman” said Labriola.
No Blumen Way
All three major Republican candidates for Senate attended the May MRTC meeting. For coverage, click here
Peggy Rogers Endorsed for State Rep Will Challenge Vulnerable Paul Davis
Republicans unanimously endorsed Peggy Rogers as their candidate for State Representative for the 117th District which spans Milford, Orange and West Haven. In accepting the nomination, Peggy said "I reached a turning point that many of us in this room have reached. It's the point in adulthood where we either turn away in disgust from what's going on in government, or we decide to reshuffle our commitments, roll up our sleeves, and get involved. I made a choice and got involved in politics, as did you. But my politics and yours are not the Democrat politics of big budgets and polite promises. Ours are the politics of real work. We dig into causes and conditions. We refuse to throw money at problems that can be fixed other ways. Ours are the politics of real action. We work to reverse the growth of government. We strive to draw business back to Connecticut instead of driving them away." Peggy will run against Paul Davis. Davis won in 2008 by the smallest margin of any Democratic candidate for state office from Milford. Without Obama at the head of this year's ticket, Davis is clearly Milford's most vulnerable incumbent. For Peggy's web site, click here. To contribute, click here . For the full text of Peggy's acceptance speech, click here Republicans Are Unanimous Re-elect Probate Judge John Carangelo
The Republican Probate Judge Convention unanimously voted to endorse John Carangelo for re-election as Probate Judge. For more information about John, click here
Tax Freedom Day April 9th? Not in Connecticut
Across the country people will be celebrating Tax Freedom Day on April, 9, 2010. Americans will have worked well over three months - from January 1 to April 9 - before they have earned enough to pay this year's taxes at the federal, state and local level. However, there won't be any celebration in Connecticut. Our residents pay the highest taxes in the country and will have to work until April 27th before they can start earning money for their families instead of the government.
Republican Party Unity Restored Crowd of 200+ People Bursts into Applause
For years the Milford Republican Party has been plagued by an internal division that has split the party in a way most observers felt could never be resolved. However at this year's Hall of Fame Dinner there was an amazing show of unity when John O'Connell, leader of the Boston Red Sox faction, and Joe Della Monica, leader of the N. Y. Yankee faction declared a truce and briefly put on the opposing team's shirt. Unfortunately, the situation took a turn for the worse later that night when someone in the parking lot accused Darrell Jetter of drinking wine coolers. The individual was never identified and some are suggesting that it was a Democrat attempting to exploit the volatile situation.
Hall of Fame Honorees Named
Doris Knight and Walter Farley will be honorees at this year's Republican Hall of Fame Dinner. The event will take place on Monday, March 29th at 6:30 at the Costa Azzurra Restaurant, 72 Broadway, Milford. There will be a silent and live auction. Tickets are $30.00 and can be obtained by e-mailing mrtcchair@aol.com.. "Inherited" - Give Us a Break If the Democrats inherited any deficit, it was the Fiscal Year 2007 deficit that was the last of the budgets controlled by a Republican Congress. That deficit was the lowest in five years and the fourth straight decline in deficit spending. After that, Democrats in Congress took control of spending, and that includes Barack Obama, who voted for the budgets. If Obama inherited anything, he inherited it from himself. In a nut shell, what Obama is saying is he inherited a deficit that he voted for and that he's expanded four-fold since January 20th.
Blumenthal Blunder Destroys Business, Costs Ct $18 Million
A court has ruled that Richard Blumenthal's accusation that a company had sold faulty computers to the Department of Information Technology was unfair and drove the company out of business. The court ordered Ct to pay $18 million in damages. Last year 13,414 Ct businesses filed paperwork to dissolve. Blumenthal killed this Ct computer company and put all its employees out of work. This is part of a pattern of behavior by Democrats in Ct that has helped make our state the least business friendly in the country. For details, click here
It’s Just the Beginning
I want to thank the hundreds of people who worked so hard to make our election victory a reality. Your enthusiasm and commitment was incredible. Milford is a terrific city in large part because of Mayor Richetelli’s management and leadership and his call for everyone, regardless of party affiliation, to come together as friends and neighbors to make our city even better is a vision that can unite our city and one that resonates with voters. People are tired of mean-spirited attack politics. This election wasn’t the end; it was another step in recreating the Republican Party in Milford and changing the political scene. While Milford is in great shape, Connecticut is losing population and jobs and has a nationwide reputation for over-taxation and over-regulation. It’s time to send a message to Hartford. We still need your enthusiasm and commitment. It’s just the beginning. Tom Jagodzinski, Chairman
Good Will Reigns on Inauguration Day For complete story - click here Welcome Democrats - Thanks for Endorsing Our Site Republicans Are a Notoriously Fun Bunch The Milford Democratic Party endorsed our web site saying: "their whole website is a hoot". We try to mix serious issues with a little humor and satire and we're glad to see our efforts are appreciated. We try to be funny without being mean. As Mayor Richetelli has said it doesn't matter if you're a Republican, Democrat, Independent or unaffiliated, after this election we want to join with you as friends and neighbors and work together to make our terrific city even better. Please join our e-mail list and we do accept converts.
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