Patricia Dillon

Colder temperatures will soon give way to higher heating bills. November is Heating Assistance Awareness Month in Connecticut, and we are informing residents about several programs available that can help pay or lower their heating bills this winter.

Access Health CT (AHCT) announces that its Open Enrollment period begins today, November 1 and ends January 15, 2025. Connecticut residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans or renew their coverage. Customers may also enroll in dental insurance through AHCT.

If you are looking for a family friendly activity for this weekend, I'd encourage you to check out the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance's Open Studios! This weekend long event features food, entertainment, and a few gallery shows. Click here to learn more.

Great news! A New Haven based social studies teacher was named Connecticut Teacher of the Year, and the Wrong Way Detection Installation project has expanded to include locations in our district.

CTDOT announced that wrong way detection installations will take place on I-91 northbound and southbound Exit 2 in New Haven. The project will start tonight and conclude tomorrow, October 9.

Election Day is right around the corner. To make sure you are prepared to cast your ballot, I encourage you to check out the Secretary of the State's Voter Fact Sheet. This website is a helpful resource for all voters - you can check your voting status, get information on how to register for the first time, find your polling location, and more!

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect Tuesday, October 1st.

Today, we honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and salute the courage of the heroes who risked everything.