Groton Constuction, Public Hearings, and more

February 23, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,
Happy Friday! In this week's eblast, you can read about construction being done in the Groton area soon, a reflection on Connecticut's recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.
 
Construction in Groton
The Connecticut Department of Transporation announced the installation of wrong-way detection systems in Groton starting the evening of Wednesday, March 6 through the morning of Thursday, March 7. The rain date is the evening of Thursday, March 7 through the morning of Friday, March 8.

Installations will be performed at Route 349 (Clarence B. Sharp Highway) Southbound Exit Ramp and I-84 Northbound Exit Ramp to Route 1 in Groton. You can read more details about the closures in the attached photo below.

Wrong-way detection systems are a proven method of intercepting easily-preventable car accidents. Please drive slowly and respect the workers installing this lifesaving technology.
 
Recognizing Juneteenth as a State Holiday
This Black History Month, it's critical to reflect on the legacy of Black history in Connecticut.

This week I want to honor the legislature's passage of SB 350, which recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday.

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered the message to Black Americans in Texas that they were freed from the shackles of slavery, marking the end of this shameful chapter of American history and creating the holiday we know as Juneteenth to honor the anniversary of freedom.

One hundred and fifty seven years later, the state legislature formally recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday, giving residents the chance to reflect on the progress we've made and how far we have to go.

The day the bill was passed was one of the most emotional and moving our legislature has seen in many years, and I encourage you to

watch the discussion here (the timestamp is about 1:01 - 2:48:45).
 
Public Hearings for the Week of 2/26
Are you interested in testifying in front of the legislature at a public hearing? Next week, there will be 17 public hearings from committees ranging from Transportation, to Education, to Housing, and more, and now is your chance to have your voice heard!

If you're interested in testifying, sign up here.
 
If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns, I can be reached by phone at 1-800-842-8267 or by email at Christine.Conley@cga.ct.gov. For legislative updates, please like my Official Facebook Page.

Sincerely,

Christine Conley
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