Celebrating Black History Month
February 3, 2021February is Black History Month. For the past 45 years, Black History Month has served as a time to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans in our nation's history. It is a time to highlight and celebrate our many and varied roles in our country’s history.
Vaccine Phase 1B Rollout Update
January 21, 2021The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.
Access Health Deadline Jan. 15, 2021
January 13, 2021Having health insurance, especially during a global pandemic, is essential.
Access Health's extended open enrollment period offering quality, affordable plans for 2021 ends this week. The deadline is Friday January 15th at midnight! If you choose a plan during the extension, coverage will begin on February 1, 2021.
Eversource "Kill-A-Watt" Kits
January 5, 2021Eversource has put together "Kill-A-Watt" kits - and an initiative to help you lower your energy costs. They are are now available at the Meriden Meriden Public Library.
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2020I hope you and your family are ready to ring in the New Year! This year has been challenging for many of us and I hope we can look towards 2021 with a renewed sense of optimism.
Live Town Hall
December 30, 2020The 2021 Legislative Session is around the corner. Our Meriden delegation will host a Facebook Live Town Hall to talk about issues important to you and address any concerns and questions you may have.
Happy Holidays/Feliz Navidad!
December 24, 2020I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours - Feliz Navidad and a Happy Holiday season! This year has been a difficult one for so many of our neighbors, so let's also remember to keep those in our community who are struggling in our thoughts.
Restaurant Recovery Grant
December 22, 2020A new federally-funded grant program – a helping hand to bars and restaurants and other local businesses – will start cutting checks right around New Year's Eve.