| EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT |
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| The FCC has initiated a new program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. |
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| What is EBB?
The EBB will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
This benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who is Eligible?
A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Qualify for the Lifeline program
- Receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, or did so in the 2019-2020 school year
- Receive a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
- Experience a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers
- Meet the eligibility criteria for a participating providers' existing low-income or COVID-19 program
How to Sign-up
Eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll online, or through their current approved provider. Click the button below to apply and to learn more. |
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| COLLEGE CORPS JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Governor Ned Lamont has announced that applications are now being accepted for the recently created Connecticut College Corps, which aims to recruit college students interested in working at summer enrichment programs as part of the governor’s plan to provide K-12 students and families with engaging enrichment and learning experiences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the initiative, the state will partner with local colleges and universities to recruit 500 higher education students to participate in summer programs for children. Participants will receive training on social-emotional health, equity, diversity, and academic training to support the summer programs.
All Corps members who complete the program requirements will receive a $4,500 stipend.
The application deadline is May 21, 2021. |
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| SAVE THE DATE: FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE |
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| Join me Monday, May 31st at 10:00am for the Annual Fairfield Memorial Day Parade to honor our veterans.
Parade Route: The parade route will run East from South Pine Creek Road along the Post Road to the Library, then South along Old Post Road to Flint’s Corner, and then East along Old Post Road passing the Town Green and continuing beyond South Benson Road.
Road Closures: No traffic will be permitted along the parade route beginning at 9:30am. No through traffic will be permitted on South Pine Creek Road after 9:00am. Expect delays and plan an alternate route if not attending the parade.
Parking: No parking will be permitted along the parade route. Please take notice of temporary "No Parking" signs along the route (South Pine Creek Road to Bungalow Ave. East side of Reef Road from Oldfield Road to Crescent Road. South Pine Creek Road from St. Anthony’s Church to Post Road). |
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| On Monday, I received a tour of the beautiful Pequot Library. I was lucky enough to receive a person tour of the library’s special collections, which was a real treat. The library currently is home to an exceedingly rare, printed in 1685, Fourth Folio, a collection of William Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies to which 7 plays were added. Additionally, the library houses a 1475 cookbook and a bound collection of life-size drawings of “The Birds of America” originally by John James Audubon. We are so lucky to have this gem in our community. From May 18- June 3 the library will be hosting the Fairfield Public Schools AP Art Show featuring artwork created by the talented students of both Fairfield Ludlowe High School and Fairfield Warde High School. Viewing will be by appointment. |
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| FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL VISIT |
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| Our young people fill me with hope for our future. On Friday I had the privilege to join Mrs. Krieger’s Documentary Production course at Fairfield Ludlowe High School and talk with them about their ideas and projects. They had such impressive and thought-provoking topics such as the what is being done to preserve the Long Island Sound, the impact of social media on the developing brain, and a rare neurological condition, experienced by one of the students. It was inspiring listening to them share their ideas. I left Ludlowe with a renewed energy and sense of purpose. |
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| Over the past year, nurses have gone through the unimaginable. They have fought for us, cared for us and our loved ones, been a hand to hold, and even said goodbye for us. They are heroes today and every day. Please join me in thanking the nurses in our community. |
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| ROAD WORK I-95 NORTHBOUND |
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| Sunday, May 16th through Friday, May 21st, please expect lane closures on I-95 Northbound between Exit 17 through Exit 24 between 7:30pm and 5:30am. |
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