Happy Labor Day and CT Veterans Hall of Fame

September 8, 2025



I hope this email finds you and your family well! As Labor Day arrives, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the workers who power our communities and keep our country moving forward.

From health care and education to construction, retail, and beyond—workers in every industry show up every day with dedication and grit. Their efforts have built the foundation of our economy and continue to shape a stronger, more equitable future.

Labor Day isn’t just a day off—it’s a reminder of the labor movement’s hard-fought progress and the work still ahead to ensure fair pay, safe workplaces, and respect for all.

Today, let’s honor that legacy. Let’s stand in solidarity with working families and recommit to policies that value and protect them.

Wishing you and your family a restful, meaningful, and safe Labor Day.

There is plenty to get to in the email below, so make sure to keep scrolling for more on: 

  • Fire Safe CT
  • CT Veterans Hall of Fame
  • Grand Opening Federal Hill Green playground
  • Community Events

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at any time.

 

Governor Lamont has officially launched Fire Safe CT, a new statewide initiative aimed at reducing fire-related tragedies through public education and community support.

This coordinated effort brings together state and local agencies, fire service professionals, and health care experts with one shared goal: to protect Connecticut residents and their communities from the dangers of fire.

Core Objectives:

  • Public Education: delivering clear, actionable fire prevention tips through multimedia campaigns—highlighting home safety, outdoor fire management, and burn injury prevention
  • Community Empowerment: providing local fire departments and municipal fire marshals with enhanced tools, educational materials, and support to boost community-level fire risk reduction efforts

To learn more and get involved, go to ct.gov/firesafe, and visit DEEP's Forest Fire Prevention Tips to learn how to protect your home, property, and the first responders who serve us.

Together, we can create a safer, more fire-aware Connecticut.
 

The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2025. The Hall of Fame honors veterans from Connecticut who have made a positive impact in their community after the conclusion of their military service. 

To be eligible, nominees must have been born in Connecticut or lived in the state for at least five years. They must also meet the definition of a “veteran” under Connecticut General Statutes § 27-103 and have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

The submitted nomination package must contain the completed nomination form, the veteran’s discharge documents, and a detailed narrative of the veteran’s community and/or public service at the local, state, and/or national level and the veteran’s contributions to the community at large. The focus of this honor is on the veteran’s service to their community after leaving the military.
 
Click here to download the nomination package. You can find detailed instructions and information on eligibility criteria within the nomination package.
 
You must submit a completed nomination package to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 15. You should deliver them either by email to lindsay.jesshop@ct.gov or mail through the U.S. Postal Service to:

 
Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
ATTN: CT Veterans Hall of Fame
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

 

 

You picked it, now you get to play on it!! Upgrade Your Play with us at Federal Hill Green as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the new James Riordan Playground (40 Queen Street).

The playground design was selected by Bristol residents as part of the 2024 Upgrade your Play Campaign. Over 1,700 votes were cast on the Parks Project Portal by local community members and playground experts (Bristol youth!!) in August of 2024. The new playground design will offer a variety of climbing, sliding, and balance features! Other new playground features include musical chimes, and sign language panel, and somersault bar!
 

Soon it will be September, and that means Library Card Sign-Up Month! Download the Hoopla app and get access to even more digital content with your library card! Search any app store for Hoopla Digital or visit the Download It page at https://www.bristollib.com/download-it/ebooks-eaudio/
 
 

Experience the magic of fall at the farm while developing your horsemanship skills. Participate in small group classes, guided by professional staff and equine friends. To reserve a spot, email Emily at program@shepardmeadows.org or call 860-314-0007 x102.