First, I am incredibly grateful to the residents of Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Hampton, Mansfield, Pomfret, and Woodstock for the honor of serving another term as your voice in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Thank you for your support!
Second, as we prepare for the next legislative session, which starts on January 8, 2025, I will schedule some Community Town Hall events to talk directly with you about the issues we face in Northeastern Connecticut. Look for an announcement with dates, times, and locations soon. I look forward to listening to your feedback, addressing your concerns at the Capitol, and continuing to advocate for our communities. I am always available, and email is the best way to make contact. I can be reached at Pat.Boyd@cga.ct.gov.
Please read below for updates across the 50th District.
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| Honoring Veterans in Ashford, Eastford, and Mansfield |
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It was my great honor to recognize Korean War Veterans from Ashford, Eastford, and Mansfield at a regional ceremony held during Veterans Day Weekend in Ashford. Thank you all for your service to the United States and for the servant leadership that you all exemplify.
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| Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association Toy Drive with TEEG |
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| It is always a pleasure to support the community at the 19th annual Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association Station 76 (WVFA) Toy Drive! Over the past 18 years, this event has helped hundreds of local children and families through your generosity. |
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| Thank you to WVFA Association President Russ Downer Jr. & returning Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG) Executive Director Anne Miller for your commitment to the community. It has undoubtedly made the holidays more memorable for families in need. |
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| Retirement of Woodstock Town Clerk Judy Walberg |
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Congratulations to Woodstock Town Clerk Judy Walberg on her retirement after 33 years of service! She is the longest-serving elected official in the history of Woodstock.
Judy served as Assistant Town Clerk under the Honorable F. Veronica Hibbard from 1986 to 1987. In 1987, she was first elected as Town Clerk and continued for another 32 years. Enjoy your retirement!
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| Mansfield Fire Department's new Quint Ladder Truck 207 |
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| It was great to participate in the official wet-down ceremony of Truck 207, Mansfield Fire and Emergency Services’ new HR100 Quint Ladder Truck. It will be housed on 195 at the Four Corners Fire Station. CLICK HERE to learn more about the truck. |
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| I thoroughly enjoyed joining Fire Chief John Roache, Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth, Town Council members, and Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno at the event. |
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| Discussing Priorities With Pomfret Residents |
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| It was great to meet with the Pomfret Proprietors, a group of business and nonprofit stakeholders, to discuss local areas of concern ahead of the next legislative session. We discussed the budget, housing, energy prices, infrastructure, youth services, and many other topics. I vow to be your voice and address your priorities at the State Capitol. |
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| Working on a Tourism Plan in Brooklyn |
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| I am working with the state and local businesses to draw more tourists to the 50th District. The Connecticut State Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda, Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and I shared our ideas for economic development last month at Brooklyn’s Little Dipper Farm. Our communities have a great story to share and an invested group to tell it! |
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| Day-Kimball Hospital Cardiac Care Expansion |
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| It was a good day to participate in the official ribbon cutting for Day Kimball Healthcare’s newest practice, The Heart Group. It will significantly expand cardiac care services in Northeastern Connecticut. This milestone marks a promising step forward in enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for our community. |
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