Volume 17, Number 17
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Friday, April 29, 2022
ELECTION 2022 / 34TH SENATE DISTRICT
Cicarella looks to maintain senate seat By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
State Sen. Paul Cicarella has announced his intention to run for a second term. The Republican lawmaker represents the 34th District, which includes Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford and North Branford.
“It’s been my privilege to be a voice for all residents of the 34th District in Hartford," Cicarella stated. “Entering my first term as a state senator, my goal was to listen to and learn from families in our district so that I can take that message to Hartford." Cicarella said he has spoken with thousands of his con-
stituents over the past two years, and there message is clear. “They want a safe community, opportunities for well-paying jobs and a state that’s affordable," the senator said. "To that end, I have only just begun the work to fight for these values at the Capitol through commonsense legislation."
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“The response to our message continues to be positive and I am always proud to see the emails, texts, and social media messages of support throughout my first campaign season and now during my first term at the Capitol,” said Cicarella. Sen. Paul See Cicarella, A2 Cicarella
North Haven’s Mya Xeller crowned Miss Teen CT By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
A young woman from North Haven was crowned Miss Connecticut Teen USA on Sunday, April 10. Mya Xeller, 17, said she was in shock after winning the title — the happiest moment of her life. “I have been in pageants since I was 11 and to win the crown the first time participating in Miss Connecticut Teen USA was something amazing,” said Xeller. a seMiss CT Teen USA nior at North Haven High Mya Xeller at the RecordSchool. Journal office in Meriden. Xeller now moves on to the national competition for Miss Teen USA. Over the course of the next year, Xeller and Miss Connecticut USA Cynthia Dias will make several appearances throughout the state.
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Universal Drive donated bags full of sports items to the North Haven Police Department to be handed out to youngsters in town during basic interactions with officers, or to ease stressful situations children may find themselves in. Dick’s came through with Wiffle ball equipment, Frisbees, soccer balls, and more. “Strong work!,” the NHPD stated on Facebook.
Xeller isn’t planning to attend college in the fall. Instead, she wants to take a year to explore opportunities before deciding on her next step. Barbara Ewald, executive state director for Miss Connecticut USA and Teen USA,
said she’s looking forward to watching Xeller grow into her new role. “I am also excited to help her prepare for Miss Teen USA,” Ewald said. Away from the limelight, Mya Xeller is vice president of More Than Likes, a local non-profit started by her cousin Alex Ranciato. More Than Likes focuses on getting teenagers away from technology and out into the community, where they can do alot of good. See Xeller, A2