Aimee Berger-Girvalo

I’ve received many calls, emails and texts from so many who are concerned about ICE activities here in Connecticut.

The recent federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP are going to hit Connecticut residents hard. These programs are lifelines for so many, including many folks right here in Ridgefield — helping families afford groceries and making sure seniors and people with disabilities can get the care they need.

Each day, we are feeling the weight of issues that affect not only our households, but also the sense of security and trust we share as a community.

Click on the link for the virtual discussion we had with Sen. Julie Kushner, Sen. Ceci Maher, Rep. Savet Constantine and Rep. Aimee Berger-Girvalo.

As anyone old enough to remember is likely to say, I know exactly where I was the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

It would be impossible to send a note to you all and not acknowledge the horrific shooting in Minnesota this week, which resulted in the deaths of two young children and the injuries of 18 more.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, Aug. 17, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

For the fourth time this year, Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated.