Robin Comey

The state's annual Sales Tax-Free Week is starting this Sunday, August 16 through next Saturday, August 22.

Our state has been devastated by Tropical Storm Isaias, causing over 700,000 power outages across Connecticut, prompting Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday to apply for an emergency declaration from the federal government. The declaration was approved and allows Connecticut to request direct federal assistance to bolster its response.

I’ve been working closely for more than a year with the leadership at Branford’s Connecticut Hospice Inc. for a request we made to the State Bond Commission. We got news that they will be receiving a $250,000 grant which will help with much-needed patient communications systems as well as infrastructure repairs. Their commitment and dedication to home and inpatient hospice care is remarkable. I am pleased to have supported this request and delighted to see it approved.

During the last few months, we have been working to help you stay up-to-date on information related to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, and issues important to you.

To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email.

This year, more than ever, it is critical that every Connecticut resident responds to the Census. The most recent data shows Branford's self-response at 68.4% and the entire state at 64.9%. The Census counts every person living in the country – citizens, noncitizens and green-card holders.

I hope you and your loved ones have had a chance to enjoy the nice warm weather and are excited for the days ahead. As we continue to monitor the ever-evolving stream of information related to the pandemic, I am encouraged by Connecticut's declining numbers as well as the overall cooperation from residents.

Now that Connecticut is leading as one of the states with the lowest coronavirus rates in nation, we must keep up the pace by wearing our facial coverings, maintaining social distancing and following all the public safety guidelines that our leaders are recommending.