Klarides Teams with Salvation Army to Help Needy Residents

by: bsundie December 11, 2009

DERBY — Rep. Themis Klarides teamed with the Salvation Army tonight to help raise money for needy Connecticut residents. She rang a collection bell outside the Walmart on New Haven Avenue here and in just an hour ended up with roughly $160. Walmart agreed to match the amount she collected. Inside the store, Maj. Theresa [...]

Klarides Spreads Cheer

by: bsundie December 11, 2009

DERBY — Nothing says Christmas like tradition, and Rep. Themis Klarides did her part to ring in the holiday season today with an annual trip to Griffin Hospital. Klarides donned a Santa Claus costume and handed out candy canes to people hospitalized for the holidays. Her father, picutred above with family friend Karen Arnold, dressed [...]

Klarides to Hold Office Hours; Help those in Need

by: bsundie November 24, 2009

Do you have questions, concerns or ideas about your state government. If so, you’ll have two great opportunities before year’s end to meet with state Rep. Themis Klarides. She’ll hold office hours two times in December — once in each Woodbridge and Derby. Please keep your neediest of neighbors in mind if visit her office [...]

Hey Themis, What’s for Lunch?

by: bsundie September 29, 2009

DERBY — Last week, Themis and Mayor Tony Staffieri spent a bit of time cooking for seniors here.

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, [...]

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 [...]

Rep. Klarides Sets Office Hours for Residents

by: Michael Downes January 29, 2009

HARTFORD – Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-114) has announced office hours for the residents of Orange, Derby and Woodbridge.
WOODBRIDGE
Tuesday, February 24th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Woodbridge Town Hall, Central Meeting Room
 
ORANGE
Tuesday, February 10th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Orange Town Hall, First Selectman’s Office
 
DERBY
Tuesday, February 17th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Derby City [...]

Klarides Attends Budget Discussion With Local Leaders

by: Michael Downes January 29, 2009

Cash-strapped municipalities like Woodbridge, Orange and Derby need relief from the state as they prepare municipal budgets at a time when revenues are declining and more people are seeking critical services towns provide, chief elected officials from around the state said at a budget roundtable at the State Capitol Tuesday.
After the forum, Deputy Republican Leader [...]