Archive for March, 2009

Klarides Announces Federal Funding for Shovel-Ready Projects in Derby

by: Michael Downes March 23, 2009

HARTFORD – State Representative Themis Klarides (R-114) today announced federal funding that has been made available for shovel-ready projects in Derby through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.Projects that have been prioritized for implementation by the Valley Council of Governments according to their prioritized list in Derby include $600,000 for pavement rehabilitation, [...]

Klarides To Sponsor “The Stranger You Know” Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop

by: Michael Downes March 20, 2009

Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) will be co-hosting a child sexual abuse prevention program with the Beecher Road School Parent Teacher Association in Woodbridge.The event, sponsored by the Children’s Trust Fund is meant to spread awareness to parents in an effort to prevent child sexual abuse. The program gives information on how to [...]

Teacher’s State Grant Application Delivers $65,000 worth of new Laptops and resources to Derby

by: Michael Downes March 20, 2009

Derby – Earlier today, flanked by State Representative Themis Klarides (R-114th) and Bradley School teachers, Principal Linda Coppola showcased $65,000 of new laptops, projectors and other resources for Bradley Elementary school children.”Winning this grant brought technology resources that the district simply couldn’t afford,” said Principal Linda Coppola about the competitive Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant [...]

Klarides Moves Bill Requiring Green Cleaning Products In Schools Through Education Committee

by: Michael Downes March 17, 2009

Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) today helped usher a measure requiring the use of green cleaning products in schools through the legislature’s Education Committee. Klarides, who serves on the Education Committee, is a co-sponsor of the legislation.The bill requires local and regional boards of education to implement a green cleaning program for the [...]

Woodbridge Firehouse Dedication

by: Michael Downes March 17, 2009

Rep. Themis Klarides will attend the dedication of the new Woodbridge Fire Station this coming weekend.  The event will be on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Center Road in Woodbridge.