Archive for April, 2009

Rebimbas and Labriola Schedule Office Hours

by: Michael Downes April 28, 2009

State Representatives Rosa Rebimbas (R-70) and David Labriola (R-131) will hold office hours together On Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10am-12 noon in Naugatuck’s Howard Whittemore Library. 
The event is free, and open to the public for anyone who may wish to discuss the state budget or any other issue before the Connecticut General Assembly.

Rep. Rebimbas leads cleanup effort

by: Michael Downes April 28, 2009

On Saturday, April 25, State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, R-Naugatuck, led a cleanup of Rubber Avenue in recognition of the week’s Earth Day events.
Pictured here, participants, including Bob Mezzo, Burgess Dorothy Hoff, former State Rep. Kevin DelGobbo, Deputy Mayor Tammath Rossi,Tax Collector Jim Goggin and Mayor Mike Bronko, took a moment at Naugatuck High School before [...]

Rep. Rebimbas tours Glendale Center

by: Michael Downes April 20, 2009

On Friday, April 17, State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, R-Naugatuck, toured the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Rep. Rebimbas spoke with staff and residents about state funding, Medicaid and health care issues.

Rep. Rebimbas to host Rubber Avenue cleanup

by: Michael Downes April 20, 2009

On Saturday, April 25, State Representative Rosa Rebimbas, R-Naugatuck, will lead local residents in helping cleanup Rubber Avenue and Meadow Street Naugatuck from Naugatuck High School to the Senior Center on Meadow Street.
People interested in joining the effort are asked to meet at the Naugatuck High School parking lot at 1 p.m.

Alternative budget plan would preserve Naugatuck funding without raising taxes

by: Michael Downes April 16, 2009

HARTFORD- State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, R-Naugatuck, today joined with House and Senate Republican legislators in unveiling a proposed 2009-2011 alternative state budget that would retain existing state funding for Naugatuck without raising taxes. The budget package presented by House and Senate Republicans would preserve vital state programs and services at 2007 levels, and greatly reduce [...]

Labriola and Rebimbas vote to allow U.S. flags at Veterans’ graves

by: Michael Downes April 15, 2009

HARTFORD – State Representatives David Labriola (R-131) and Rosa Rebimbas (R-70) today voted in favor of a measure before the House of Representatives which would prohibit towns, cemetery associations or ecclesiastical societies that care for cemeteries from restricting the placement of United States flags on veterans’ graves from the Saturday before Memorial Day until the [...]

Rep. Rebimbas To Take Furlough Days

by: Michael Downes April 7, 2009

Rep. Rebimbas has agreed to voluntarily take two furlough days before the fiscal year ends on June 30. On Tuesday, April 7, Governor M. Jodi Rell unveiled a list of $67.3 million in proposed cost reductions and fund transfers that would take effect by May 1. In light of the budget cuts already enacted for [...]

Rep. Rebimbas votes against budget that would increase taxes by $3.3 billion

by: Michael Downes April 2, 2009

HARTFORD- On Thursday, April 2, State Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, R-Naugatuck, voted against a state budget proposal that would require a balance of $3.3 billion in new taxes. The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee approved a spending plan that would drive more residents from Connecticut and worsen the state’s recession, said Rep. Rebimbas.

Rep. Rebimbas Attends Local Events

by: Michael Downes April 1, 2009

On Monday, March 23, Rep. Rebimbas toured Salem School in Naugatuck
On Tuesday, March 24, Rep. Rebimbas addressed the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce during the organization’s legislative breakfast in Naugatuck.
On Friday, March 25, Rep. Rebimbas attended the National Rifle Association, Nutmeg Chapter’s fundraiser at the Aqua Turf in Southingon.

Rep. Rebimbas Addresses Local Realtors

by: Michael Downes April 1, 2009

On Wednesday, April 1, Rep. Rebimbas addressed realtors from Greater Waterbury who visited the State Capitol as part of the 25th Annual Realtors Day.