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DePalma Officially Throws His Hat Into East Haven Mayoral Race Ring

Gary DePalma, a veteran member of the East Haven Police Department and current Democratic town council member, has announced the formation of a exploratory committee for the upcoming mayor's race in East Haven next year.

The following is a press release form Gary DePalma's Mayoral Race Exploratory Committee.

Life-long East Haven resident Gary DePalma is officially announcing the formation of an exploratory committee to enter the 2013 East Haven Mayoral race.

“I have worked in public service for over 25 years; my family has been civically active in East Haven for close to 60 years. I would be honored to continue my service to this town in a new capacity.”

Gary DePalma is currently a Democratic Member of the East Haven Town Council and former Vice-Chairman of the Council.

Gary is a 26 year veteran of the East Haven Police Department (Sergeant) he lives in town with his Mist and 3 children. “In the coming months, I look forward to meeting with East Haven residents and sharing our vision for the future of this great town.”

[Editor's note: DePalma is now the second resident to officially announce his intentions to seek the East Haven Mayor's Office. Earlier this year, fellow Democrat Jack Stacey also announced he would be seeking East Haven's top elected spot, as well. At this time, Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr has yet to confirm if he will run for re-election in 2013.]

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Anne Santello May 16, 2013 at 06:31 pm
Thanks Richard. Allison...I know that street is crazy!! I was just saying that the van makes theRead More stop sign so hard to see. I wish they would put a cop there too. Unfortunately, things don't get attention until something bad happens.
AllisonWonderland Beckert May 16, 2013 at 05:58 pm
Please, a parked Van you are worrying about???? Every Morning in that same area of Chidsey,Read More Thompson, Prospect. etc, Cars, Trucks etc. Blast thru the Stop Signs and continue on their merry way. I'd worry about the kids walking to the bus stops and school being run down by these careless drivers... EVERY DAY I SEE IT !!!! I wish the Police Department would put an unmarked car in the area.. The Town of East Haven would be rich from ALL the Fines !!!!!
Richard Poulton May 16, 2013 at 05:47 pm
Anne, go to town clerks office and get a copy of Town Codes, Article ll, Section 12-16 and 12-17.Read More Section 12-17 defines an abandoned M/V as any M/V which is "inoperatable", or unregistered and is left in one location for a continuous period of more than 24 hours. Then call the Chiefs office and hit him with that. If nothing happens go to next Town Council meeting and during general public comments ask WHY nothing is done when complaint is made. Good luck.
CitizenVoice May 15, 2013 at 03:06 am
"Nature will reclaim what we took from it in past years." I guess there is one thing weRead More agree on. And it started to sound good until the "government will make me whole, no matter what...." Political trip-wire. I have always felt no one should be allowed to claim or build on shoreline land within a mile of the water, with the exception of ports, on either coast. If it all were National Park lands... if only that decision was made way back when the land was pure and clean... the present and future wouldn't be as nightmarish as it inevitably will be. Only 50 years ago, when I was a very small child, I remember chasing all kinds of sea creatures (crabs, sea horses, star fish) around Silver Sands beach while my Dad caught a bushel of flounder. Where are they now? Yup, I'm a "Tree-Hugger" and, as outrageous as such a plan would be, I would throw all my energy behind a plan to de-populate the shoreline.
Richard Poulton May 14, 2013 at 07:10 pm
In the neigborhood of 135 words and you said what? Nature will reclaim what we took from it inRead More past years. Storms will happen, gee thats news, build a home on the shore line and it maybe lost due to a storm, power will be lost for awhile, OH my God. Far too much traffic, what are we to do? Update a plan for what purpose, the government will make me whole no matter what I do or what circumstance I put myself into. Give me a break! Like the old saying goes. **** happens, deal with it.