Children's Champion Award
July 19, 2024I am deeply honored to share that the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance recognized me as a children's champion during Branford Early Learning Center's 50th anniversary celebration.
New Laws Effective July 1
July 1, 2024Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on July 1.
Honoring Women Veterans on Women's Veterans Day
June 28, 2024What a great honor to recognize Women’s Veterans Day at the annual Take a Vet Fishing event by presenting a proclamation from Governor Lamont.
Branford Festival Highlights
June 27, 2024Branford's Festival was this past weekend. This is a great local event that we always enjoy and look forward to!
Funding to Support Groundbreaking Water Quality Study
June 17, 2024I am thrilled to announce state funding is approved to support the Johnson’s Beach Water Quality Study through 2024. A collaborative effort of the Civic Association of Short Beach (CASB), Branford Town Officials, the Connecticut Public Health Laboratory, and the East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD), the funding builds off the investments already made in this multi-year project.
Exciting Developments in Early Childhood Education
May 30, 2024I accompanied Read to Grow’s ED, Suzannah Holsenbeck, for the groundbreaking new Friends Center early childhood campus being built in the old Cine 1234 space in New Haven. I was truly blown away by Allyx Schiavone's vision and holistic approach to delivering early childhood education to children and their families. The first phase is set to open in the Fall, and I’m very excited to watch this unfold.
Branford’s Memorial Day Parade
May 29, 2024I had the honor of attending Branford’s Memorial Day Parade, where our town came together to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.