Michelle L. Cook

This year, Connecticut's voters have options when it comes to voting. You can vote in person on Election Day, you can early vote, or you can vote absentee.

I have big news to share regarding the Warner Theatre, updates on the progress of the school construction project, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Battle of the Badges (tonight) & so much more.

Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford), co-chair of the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) board, and Deputy Speaker of the House Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) announced the CIF board will review and is expected to approve $1.5 million in funding for the Warner Theatre in Torrington at their next meeting.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, is not just about celebrating culture - it's about honoring generations of resilience, creativity, and impact. From art to innovation, the Hispanic community continues to shape our world in powerful ways. Let’s uplift, honor, and keep making history together!

Remembering September 11th, Hunt Institute Early Childhood Summit, Torrington High Band plays at "The Rent," TAB car wash, MPower starts Monday, car seat safety checks, Stand Down 2024, Torrington Battle of the Badges, Light Up the Dark at Coe Park, Culture in the Courtyard, & so much more in this week's e-newsletter.

Honoring September 11, a trip back in time to Little House on the Prairie, Brooker Memorial's occupational & physical therapy spaces come to fruition, tons of local events & more in this week's e-newsletter.

Everyone must do their part to keep our children safe as they head back to classes. Once you familiarize yourself with the law, it becomes second nature just like other rules of the road.

Big news to share regarding Friendly Hands Food Bank, Torrington students head back to school, applications open for 2025 legislative internships, upcoming events at Torrington Library and the Warner Theatre, and more in this week's e-newsletter

And Happy Labor Day Weekend!