Middletown Mentor Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary Rep. Lesser honors Hal Kaplan and Jennifer DeKine on the Middletown Mentor Program's 20th anniversary. The Middletown Mentor Program is a partnership between the Middletown Board of Education and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce. The 20th anniversary celebration took place at the annual picnic for mentors and their mentees, who attend Middletown elementary schools.

Middletown's Rosa Browne with State Rep. Matt Lesser at the State Capitol, where Browne was honored at the Immigrant Day Celebration.

State Rep. Matt Lesser testifying in support of a bill requiring the State Board of Education to report annually on how often physical restraint and seclusion on children are used in schools.

Middletown State Reps. Joe Serra and Matt Lesser hosted the Middletuners, Middletown's senior chorus, at the State Capitol for a holiday celebration on December 23.

State Rep. Matt Lesser reading to Mrs. Ciccia's First Grade class at to Macdonough Elementary School.

Rep Lesser with local AARP memebers Genie Dypa, Ed Dypa, Ellie Daniels & Bob Sweeney at St. Pius X Church in Middletown. Rep Lesser spoke at the AARP monthly meeting about lowering electric rates.

State Representative Matt Lesser, Durham First Selectman Laura Francis and other officials joined Gladys Lavine, State Representative David Lavine’s widow, at a ceremony renaming Route 79 in Durham the David Lavine Memorial Highway.

Middletown State Representatives Joseph Serra, Gail Hamm and Matt Lesser welcome Mercy High School's Mock Trial Team to the State Capitol earlier this week. The Mercy team won the state championship title and will now compete in a national tournament.

Middletown State Reps Joe Serra & Matt Lesser with the Middletuners - Middletown's senior chorus - at the State Capitol in Hartford. The Middletuners performed a medley of songs for state lawmakers on April 29, 2011.

Wesleyan Senior Tim Dodds joined Matt to listen to Governor Malloy's budget address today. Regarding the speech, Matt said, "I do not like new taxes on the middle class, but I thought Governor Malloy gave a great speech. I am glad to see the Governor propose plans to create jobs and reform our way of funding our schools. I am still reading through the budget, and this is just the beginning of a serious and deliberative process."

Saturday November 13, State Representative Matt Lesser and State Representative Robert Megna (D-New Haven) cut the ribbon to open the new Eco Yoga studio on Main Street in Durham.

State Representative Matt Lesser (D), who represents Durham, Middlefield and Middletown in the Connecticut General Assembly, in Washington DC where he attended a meeting with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to discuss the federal No Child Left Behind program and its impact on Connecticut students and teachers. Left to Right (Rep. Rahn Mayo of Georgia, Rep. Lyddy of Connecticut, Rep. Alisha Morgan of Georgia, Rep. Lesser, Rep. Carl Sciortino of Massachusetts, Rep. Matt Heinz of Arizona)

State Rep. Matt Lesser hosted students from the John Lyman School at the legislature, where they were they received a standing ovation from the CT House of Representatives.

Reps Hamm & Lesser with firefighters from Middletown's South Fire District at the Capitol. The firefighters were recognized by the legislature for their quick response and courage in responding to the February Kleen Energy blast.

State Representative Matt Lesser with John Erlingheuser, AARP Connecticut's Advocacy Director, and Middlefield residents at the Middlefield Senior Center today. Rep. Lesser was there speaking about electricity rates.

Korn School fourth graders visiting the capitol with State Rep. Matt Lesser.

Students from the Korn and Brewster Elementary Schools at the capitol with State Rep. Matt Lesser. The students' artwork is currently on display at the Legislative Office Building.

Middletown Fire Chief Gary Ouellette, Rep. Joe Serra, Rep. Lesser, Gov. Rell and Sen. Paul Doyle at the Middletown Fire and South Fire District Day of Compassion and Caring.

State Rep. Matt Lesser, D-100th District, center, joined mental health workers Wednesday in responding to Gov. M Rell's continued efforts to close the 20-bed unit at Merritt Hall at Connecticut Valley Hospital. To Lesser's left is Tori Earhart-Cook, a mental health assistant at the hospital. At right is Betty MacLachlan, a pharmacy tech at CVH.
(Catherine Avalone | The Middletown Press)

State Representative Matthew Lesser testifies on House Bill 5521, An Act Eliminating Credit Reports As A Basis for Employment Decisions.

Representative Matt Lesser and Senator Ed Meyer awarding Donna O'Malley and Michael Phenicie for their service to the Cub Scout Pack 27 and to Durham, at the Blue and Gold, celebrated at the Raccoon Club in Durham, CT.

State Rep. Lesser; U.S. Congressman Courtney and Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, during their visit at Camp Farnam.