Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023Southington is so lucky to have Trish Kenefick! It was an absolute honor to recognize her 33 years of leadership at this week’s Reb Ribbon Rally, our townwide initiative encouraging young people to make the commitment to stay drug free.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023Today, I had the great honor of joining Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, Principal Chris Palmieri, local officials, students, and teachers at DePaolo Middle School for the announcement of Dawn Dickau as the 2024 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year. Fellow Education Committee Member State Representative Francis Cooley and I presented Dawn with a citation and congratulated her on her accomplishment.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023Thank you to the Southington community for coming out last weekend to support our town during the first weekend of the Apple Harvest Festival. The parade, YMCA road race, fireworks, vendors, bands, and of course the apple fritters, all contributed to the legacy of this great Southington tradition.
$5 Million for Southington Public Library Project on State Bond Commission Agenda
September 29, 2023Great news! After months of advocacy, a $5 million grant to increase the size and aesthetic of the current Southington Public Library project is on the agenda for the October 6 meeting of the State Bond Commission.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023I had the opportunity on Friday to attend the annual STAND DOWN event hosted by Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) at the Danbury War Memorial, which was one of five regional locations.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023It was great to attend the grand re-opening of Friends Cafe on Liberty Street and personally congratulate the new owner, Robin Cimino, on her endeavor!
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers like me and students, which makes them an integral part of the school ecosystem. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos - September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.