Archive for September, 2009

State’s Stricter Teen Driving Laws Mark First Anniversary

by: abauer September 28, 2009

By: Joan McCue News-Times, September 26, 2009 It’s been just over a year since Connecticut passed the new, stricter teen driving laws and, as of October 1, 2009, an additional testing requirement will be put into place before teens can become licensed. By and large, Danbury-area parents and teen drivers seem to be embracing the [...]

Scribner Decries Fee Increases Passed By Legislative Democrats

by: abauer September 25, 2009

Hartford-  State Rep. David Scribner (R-107th) today blasted last minute addition of $60 million in fee increases passed by Legislative Democrats on Wednesday.   “It appears that the Majority is bent on balancing our budget on the backs of middle class families given their zeal for increasing fees that affect nearly every resident in our [...]

Scribner Hails Groundbreaking For Brookfield Senior Center

by: abauer September 24, 2009

Hartford-  State Rep. David Scribner (R-107th) today applauded the combined efforts of state and local officials on behalf of the Brookfield Senior Center renovation and expansion project.  His comments come after participating in a ceremonial groundbreaking event today in Brookfield: “This is an example of the good that can be done for our towns when [...]

Bethel To Receive $200,000 For Road Work

by: abauer September 22, 2009

By: Eileen FitzGerald News-Times, September 20, 2009 BETHEL — Bethel will receive a $200,000 state grant to pave roads left in poor condition due to sewer installations. Gov. M. Jodi Rell said the grant is expected to be approved at Friday’s State Bond Commission meeting. “We put in for $500,000, but we are grateful for [...]

Scribner Stands Up For The Taxpayers, Opposes Tax, Spending Increases

by: abauer September 1, 2009

Hartford—  State Representative David Scribner today issued the following statement regarding the budget blueprint passed today by the House of Representatives: “For the sake of every worker and business owner in Brookfield and Bethel, I voted against the budget brought forth by the majority today.  This tax and spending plan is bad for Connecticut’s economy [...]