Jaime Foster

Governor Ned Lamont announced that, due to an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days, he is ordering the duration of the state’s currently enacted Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until noon on Thursday, February 5.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.

With a recent extended deadline, residents now have until the end of this month to sign up for a healthcare plan or continue their coverage.

As we welcome a new year, several laws passed in the last legislative session will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Ellington will be receiving a share of $4.8 million to support long-term, post-closure care related to the former CT Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) landfills, including the landfill in town.

Due to a system outage on Monday, Access Health CT is extending the enrollment deadline. Customers now have until Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3 p.m. to enroll in coverage beginning January 1, 2026.

State and federal updates, tons of community and holiday events - this latest update is filled to the brim with information!

Join Reps. Foster, Brown, and Biggins on December 15 at Hall Memorial Library for a discussion on homeschooling in Connecticut. This event is open to residents of East Windsor, Ellington, and Vernon.