Melissa Osborne

The start of the new school year is an exciting time for kids, parents, and educators. As fall approaches, some families may need some help paying their utility bills. Find out how to apply for two programs that could provide a much-needed boost.

I hope you can take advantage of the savings on back-to-school supplies for Sales Tax Free Week. As your family gets ready for the new academic year, please be sure to check out an easy social media safety tip included in the article.

The summer is winding down and it's time to prepare for the new school year. I want to share news and events that will ease the transition and tell you about mental health support coming to our students.

In this newsletter, you will learn some important bear safety tips, where you can share your ideas with me over coffee, where kids can go to the museum for free this summer, our community of champions, and so much more!

My colleagues and I delivered on our promise to lower taxes for those who need the most help. Connecticut is a leader on tax relief for low and middle-income earners.

I have a post session wrap-up, a breakdown of the new laws taking effect on July 1, what services are available at the brand-new UConn Health Simsbury location, community events, and so much more!

Please join me and Sen. Lisa Seminara in person on Wednesday to talk about what the Connecticut General Assembly accomplished in the legislative session.

Please stop by on Saturday to meet me in person, drink some coffee, and talk about the ways we can improve our community. I will be holding a Community Coffee Event on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at The Coffee Spot on 750 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.