Henry Genga

Connecticut is taking a gradual approach to reopening the state. In order to protect our most vulnerable peers, it is crucial that this is done safely and deliberately. Next Wednesday, May 20, the first set of businesses will be allowed to reopen. They are as follows:

The COVID-19/coronavirus public health emergency has created safety implications for residents across the state.

East Hartford CONNects has complied several COVID related resources for East Hartford residents. If you have additional questions, visit their website.

Foodshare has decided to extend its operation at Rentschler Field in East Hartford until the end of May.

Governor Lamont has announced that school buildings in Connecticut will remain closed through the end of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep students, teachers and staff safe. Distance learning will continue through the end of the school year.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and daily information on cases and outcomes, we are finally seeing some steady progress towards re-opening.

Thanks to the social distancing measures we put in place and most everyone's cooperation and compliance, we have seen a daily decline in hospitalizations across the state.

The Governor has asked for people to wear cloth face coverings wherever close contact is unavoidable. This includes taxi, car, ride-sharing and mass public transit.

The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) created the CTCARES for Frontline Workers Program. This program is designed to provide child care for Connecticut's essential workers.