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Dear Neighbor,
March 25 was Equal Pay Day, which signifies how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. It's a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality in the workplace.
In Connecticut, we’re making strides with legislation like the Pay Equity and Opportunity Act, which strengthens pay transparency, prohibits salary history inquiries, and ensures fair pay for all workers, regardless of gender. Together, we’re working toward a future where EQUAL WORK means EQUAL PAY for everyone.
Our society has normalized the systemic discrimination and undervaluing of the women workforce, especially of Latina women and women of color. Our whole economic system is based on that exploitation, so when we try to change that system and stop normalizing systemic discrimination through our bill HB 6517 which requires employers to post salary range transparency when posting a job, we are met with doubt by male committee members who feel that the status quo working fine and nothing needs to be changed,
Maybe for them, but NOT for the majority of us. The status quo is based on the undervaluing of the female-led work force: that's childcare, that's teachers, that's nurses, that's social workers like me. It’s time we update to the global talent workforce landscape. Stop wasting our time, and post the range.
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| Antisemitism Community Conversation |
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In light of the recurrence of swastikas being painted at Weston High, please join me, Rabbi Friedman and the Mothers in Blue tonight (March 27) at the Weston Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a conversation about antisemitism and how we can respond to it.
Antisemitism, and all forms of hate and bigotry, must be addressed when they occur, because everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. |
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| Bill Voted Out of Committee |
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I'm excited that a bill on maternal health care that I co-sponsored has been voted out of committee and will be considered by the entire legislature.
The bill, HB 7214, would establish a task force to study perinatal mental health care, establish a report card for birth centers and hospitals providing maternity care, and require the Commissioner of Public Health to convene an advisory committee to study doula-friendly practices in hospitals.
This would be a big step toward improving maternal health care and equity in the state.
I will keep you posted as the session progresses.
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The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Connecticut is having a walk on April 12 at Dunkin' Park in Hartford from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration is $35.
Join a community of those who have been affected and contribute to lifesaving advancements in the treatment, detection, and prevention of brain aneurysms.
For more information and to register, click here.
Brain Aneurysm Facts
- One in 50 People in the U.S. has an unruptured brain aneurysm, and the rate of rupture is 8 to 10 in 100,000 annually. About 30,000 people in the United States suffer a brain aneurysm rupture each year.
- A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes in the U.S.
- There are almost 500,000 deaths worldwide each year caused by brain aneurysms, and half the victims are younger than 50.
- Brain aneurysms are most prevalent in people ages 35 to 60 but can occur in children as well.
- Most aneurysms develop after the age of 40.
- Women are more likely than men to have a brain aneurysm (3:2 ratio). Women, particularly those over the age of 55, have a higher risk of brain aneurysm rupture than men (about 1.5 times the risk).
- African Americans and Hispanics are about twice as likely to have a brain aneurysm rupture compared to Caucasians.
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| Citizen of the Year Award Nominations |
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Weston’s Board of Police Commissioners is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year Award.
Each year the Commission recognizes an outstanding citizen who makes a unique contribution to the town. Historically, recipients of this award have been involved in programs, committees, or organizations that contribute to public safety or quality of life and have positively impacted our town.
When you submit a nominee, please highlight noteworthy achievements or projects showing the nominee's commitment. The mission is to identify someone with unwavering dedication, leadership, and selflessness in serving our town and whose contributions have made a tangible difference in the lives of residents while exemplifying the spirit of community and civic responsibility.
The Commission will discuss candidates, make a selection in early May, and present the award in June. Nominations will be accepted up until May 6 and can be sent to the chair of the award selection committee, Commissioner Kirby Brendsel, at kbrendsel@westonct.gov or mailed to 12 Godfrey Road W.
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| Weston High Drama Club Show |
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The Weston High School Company is presenting "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" March 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and March 30 at 3 p.m.
It’s a battle of wits as six unique contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this musical comedy. Audience members and maybe even some favorite Weston High School teachers will join the cast on stage as the contestants try to spell their way to a win/
Visit www.whscompany.com for tickets and details.
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| Easton Read to a Therapy Dog |
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Call the Easton Public Library at 203-261-0134 for a 15-minute slot to read to Thor the therapy dog on April 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event is for children K-5. Registration is required.
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| Celebrate Earth Day in Redding on April 12 by picking up roadside trash. Once completed, meet back at the Town Green by 12:45 p.m. to enjoy treats, photos and fun. Details below. |
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It's spring, which means the annual Frog Frolic Family Festival in Redding is coming up. This year it's May 3 at the Mark Twain Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details below. |
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