Dominique Johnson

Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Friday! I hope you had a good week. 

Please see below for more information on a free Christmas concert, a constituent coffee hour, and more!

Wreaths Across America will be at Assumption Greens Farms Cemetery on December 14. This event is being held to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

There are several ways you can help. Click here if you would like to send a donation - $5 of every $17 is paid back to VFW Post 399 with that link.. That link also allows you to participate in the wreath laying ceremony. Make sure to click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name a little further down.

I hope to to see you at this incredibly important event. The ceremony and wreath placement will begin at 11:30 am. 

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.

Whether it be state assistance, protection from shutoff service, financial assistance programs, or energy efficiency, there is a plan for everyone.

Here is a closer look at what's available:

State and Other Assistance Programs

• You can get up to $530 to help pay your heating bill through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and get a bigger match from the Matching Payment Program. Apply online here or visit your local Community Action Agency. You can also find your closest agency by calling 211. 

Protection from Service Shut-Off

• Protect your gas or electric service from shut off, from November 1 through May 1 with Winter Protection, for customers facing financial hardship.
• You may also be eligible for Medical Protection if anyone in your home is seriously ill or has a life-threatening situation.

Financial Assistance Programs and Payment Plans

• The Matching Payment Program can lower the amount you owe on energy bills. For every dollar you pay, and every dollar you receive from the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP),  Eversource will subtract a dollar from the amount you owe.
• An Electric Discount Rate You may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount off your electric bill per month based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit if you have a financial hardship status on your account.
• Flexible Payment Plans of up to 18 months are available to help all residential customers with active accounts pay off money owed, regardless of their income.
• With Budget Billing, pay a fixed amount each month based on your average energy usage to avoid spikes in your bill during heating and cooling seasons.   

 
Energy Efficiency

• Eversource has energy efficiency programs, incentives, and money-saving tips to help you reduce your overall energy use during the colder months.  

To learn more about the programs, and which one may be right for you, please call 1-800-286-2828 or visit eversource.com/billhelp. You can get a jump on lowering your heating bill and keeping your home this winter today.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that survey operations will be performed on Route 15 in Norwalk. This project is scheduled to occur on Saturday, November 23.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

There will be lane closures on Route 15 between West Rocks Road overpass and Exit 38 on Saturday, November 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Traffic control signing patterns, CTDOT crash trucks will guide motorists through the work zone.

Drivers should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Drivers are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.