Melissa Osborne

The state is now under a severe cold weather protocol through noon on Monday, Jan. 19. And, the state made it easier for anyone looking for employment in Connecticut with a new jobs portal.

The nation will remember the life and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend. Our annual celebration of Dr. King, will be held at First Church on Monday.

Unprecedented $900,00 investment will support the growth of our facilities, attract bigger acts, drive economic development, and create additional jobs in our community.

Connecticut has just created a novel home-based child care apprenticeship program, which will provide paid training. This program will be a game-changer for improving the quality and availability of early child care.

My colleagues and I will be working collaboratively to address concerns raised about electric vehicle sales. In addition, I will hold a community coffee hour on Sunday. If it's within your means, please bring food, household goods, or a personal hygiene donation for the Simsbury Food Pantry.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I know our neighborhood business owners would be thankful if you shopped local on Small Business Saturday.

The federal government is promoting a program that can help you save on affordable internet. And, you can take a few steps to prevent bears from hibernating near or under your home.

Everyone is now eligible to enroll or renew coverage with Access Health CT. Eversource is offering a new electric bill discount in December.