Baseball Champs, Free Financial Workshop, and Mental Health Funding
July 12, 2024The Roberto Clemente Youth League is a major hit! A new, free hub has opened to give the community free advice on their personal finances. Waterbury received $105,000 in summer mental health funding.
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Waterbury
July 2, 2024The Fourth of July is a time to express our American pride, reflect on our history, and celebrate our freedoms and cultural heritage. What better way to celebrate than by checking out the Food Truck & Firework Extravaganza!
Farmers' Markets, Feeding Those in Need, and Free Eye Care
June 28, 2024A local nonprofit that provides fresh food access is expanding its services once again this summer. The community came together for a special pop-up food distribution. Dozens of people received free eye care and left with much-needed glasses.
Roberto Clemente Youth League in Full Swing
June 25, 2024It gives me tremendous pride to announce that kids are playing ball in the Roberto Clemente Youth League in the south end of Waterbury for the first time in 47 years.
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 2024Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday commemorating the end of slavery and honoring the incredible contributions the Black community. I was happy to support a couple of Juneteenth celebrations in Waterbury.
Dangerously Hot Weather & Child Urgent Crisis Center Milestone
June 18, 2024The extreme hot weather protocol will last five days for the year's first stretch of brutally hot weather. Our children's urgent crisis center has been up and running for one year in Waterbury.
Latina Empowerment & Waterbury Make Music Day
June 17, 2024I was in Hartford at the Latinas & Power Symposium to celebrate the first class in Connecticut to graduate from the Latinas in Leadership Institute. Waterbury Make Music Day will be held on Friday and promises to be a fun event full of music, dance, and great food. Performers will be singing at venues all over the city.
Join Me For Men's Health Walk on Saturday
June 13, 2024You are invited to a Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk with me on Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 A.M. at Fulton Park in Waterbury as part of Men’s Health Month.