Farmington has been awarded a $650,000 open space state grant that will help preserve 107 acres of wooded town land located along the Farmington/Plainville town line.

Representative Joe Gresko joins colleagues in the legislature in calling on the state Department of Energy and Environment to execute a memorandum of understanding for monitoring the piping plover population as soon as possible with the Connecticut Audubon Society so that a $10 million grant for dredging can be obtained.

I am pleased to announce that we have narrowed the achievement gap! Under the CK3LI (CT Kindergarten through 3 Learning Initiative) reading program, the Norris and Langford Elementary Schools have more than doubled the number of students meeting grade literacy level goals.

Yesterday I joined my colleagues in support of legislation that would protect honeybees. As pollinators, bees are crucial to our environment. SB 231 would protect Connecticut's pollinators by encouraging the preservation of their habitats while limiting the use of pesticides that are linked to the decline of honeybees.

More on the Clean Energy forum last month at Westport Town Hall. Here's some additional information on how well Westport is making use of new and innovative clean energy sources.

I applaud the approval today by the State Bond Commission of funds I championed for a Rooster River Study and the Center for Family Justice.

Rep. Joe Gresko of Stratford applauded a $200,000 state grant approved for continuing the investigation of needed site cleanup at the former Army Engine Plant located at 550 Main Street in Stratford.

I am pleased to see this important project moving forward that will provide expanded access without having to rely on motorized transport.