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Dear Neighbor,
Great news on Batterson Park, which has been closed since 2015.
We broke ground last week on improvements being made to the regional park, with the hope of a September grand opening.
Getting to this point required a massive team effort by the officials from DEEP, Farmington, Hartford, and New Britain, and the state legislative delegations from those municipalities.
Batterson Park has an unusual, if not unique, arrangement. Hartford owns the 266-acre park, but the land actually straddles Farmington and New Britain. The park had fallen into disrepair following its closing, its future had remained in doubt.
Kudos to House Speaker Matt Ritter, as well as Farmington Town Manager Kathy Blonski and her team, as well as other officials for pushing the project to the finish line.
Plans for the project include paving a new parking area and driveway, building a boardwalk and picnic pavilion, and constructing a bird-watching tower. There will be plenty of opportunities for family-friendly fun, with a playground and splash pad in the plans as well. |
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| Prescription Drug Take Back Event |
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Saturday, April 26, is Prescription Drug Take Back Day - a national event that provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications … no questions asked.
Farmington is not hosting an event Saturday, but it does serve as a reminder that the police department has a prescription drug drop box in the lobby where medications can be disposed of at any time.
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| Food Insecurity Awareness |
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| Connecticut Food Insecurity Awareness Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. See the flyer below for more details. |
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| Distracted Driving Awareness Month |
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| Distracted Driving Awareness Month is the perfect time to learn about House Bill 7060. |
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| I am proud to support a bill that honors fallen Connecticut heroes, strengthens traffic safety measures, enhances commercial driver education, and promotes roadway safety awareness. |
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| You can track the bill’s progress throughout the legislative session here. |
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| The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity is hosting an autism awareness event at the Capitol on Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m. The event aims to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and address challenges faced by the autism community while advocating for legislative action and supportive policies. |
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Event Schedule
10 a.m. – Noon | Program (Room 310)
The program will feature insights from medical professionals, personal stories from individuals with autism and parent advocates, and discussions with legislators on current legislative efforts supporting the autism community.
Noon – 2:30 PM | Information & Resource Tables
Organizations from across the state will participate by sharing information about the resources and services they provide to the autism community. Resource tables can be set up as early as 9 a.m.. This event is free and open to the public.
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. My office number is 1-800-842-8267. I can also be reached by email: Mike.Demicco@cga.ct.gov. For more updates, please follow my Official Facebook Page.
Sincerely,
Mike Demicco |
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