In anticipation of the coming monsoon, it seemed like a good idea to head for the last sighting of the setting sun at Sage. The sights and sounds inside were as scintillating as those outdoors. A reception for State Comptroller Nancy Wyman,
co-hosted by Alderwoman Andrea Jackson-Brooks and Lindy Lee Gold, provided a noteworthy gathering of supporters from both sides of the Democratic gubernatorial aisle. Although the conversations were as lively as the crowd, it was a private party! You will have to use your own speculation and imagination.
Althea Richardson of Empower New Haven chatted with Darrel Brooks, president of the board of Community Action Agency. Sue Weisselberg , construction overseer for the New Haven Board of Ed and her husband, attorney Nick Neeley, enjoyed the festivities. Community and Government Affairs experts Ann Hogan and Kyle Ballou of Yale-New Haven Hospital and Dave Moakley of the Union of Operating Engineers socialized. Alderwoman Liz McCormack and Jack Keyes compared notes. Nick Lavorato (Branford RTM) and father-daughter law partners Ed and Shelly Marcus crossed the Q to show their admiration and support. Waterbury Dem Joey D’Orso was joined by Ed Bona from Hartford. Dr. Reginald Mayo, New Haven’s superintendent of schools, and Frank Alvarado (Spanish American Merchants Association), and Alderman Charles Blango , were spotted in the crowd. Reverend Boise Kimber and Pirrette Silverman, a New Haven city administrator, traded insights.
Lots of food, lots of laughter-for one magical evening, there was total accord in support of Nancy Wyman. With that ability, she may look to a future in the arena of international peace keeping!
