Melissa Osborne

Financial assistance for heating is available, particularly for those in need before the winter. The November election is just a few weeks away, and you have an opportunity to vote early.

Dozens of new laws affecting healthcare, seniors, election security, animals, and so much more are now in effect across the state. Your child could win up to $20,000 in a competition toward their future education.

I encourage drivers to slow down for school buses now that kids are back in the classroom. I'm highlighting some of Connecticut's gun safety laws after the shooting tragedy at a Georgia school.

Many of you are reeling after the sudden increase on the Eversource bill. The town is looking for input on the Tariffville Neighborhood Plan Survey. Cleanup is mostly complete from a microburst. There is still time to save on back-to-school supplies during Sales Tax-Free Week.

I was honored to attend a special ceremony revealing a sign honoring the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Memorial Highway.

Dozens of new laws are now in effect. Many car owners will see their assessments fall after a vote in a special session. A mobile food truck with Connecticut Foodshare has started serving those in need in Simsbury. We’ve experienced what seems like an exponential increase in bear break-ins.

There is a sudden spike in hunger and food insecurity in Connecticut. Saturday is CT Open House Day where more than 200 attractions are offering free or discounted entry including a pair of locations in Simsbury.

The state is introducing a new initiative to help healthcare workers pay off as much as $50,000 of their student loans. And, Simsbury is honoring veterans who lost their lives defending our country on Memorial Day.