Jane Garibay

DATE & CLOCATION CHANGE! Join us on Wednesday, February 11, at 6 p.m., at The Bean @226, for a legislative session preview.

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.

Access Health CT is extending its deadline for February 1st coverage to January 31, and Generation Power CT, formerly Operation Fuel, has opened its third cycle of funding for its energy assistance program. The cycle is open until January 10.

The State Bond Commission approved Community Investment Funds (CIF) for both Windsor and Windsor Locks at the last SBC meeting on December 18. Each town will receive a $250,000 planning grant.

Local communities tend to thrive more when pedestrian and bicycle traffic is encouraged. It not only improves the overall quality of life for residents but also helps local small businesses increase their customer base.

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.

Governor Lamont has activated the state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol, which will remain in effect until December 9 at noon.