Legislative & Local Updates - June 21st
June 21, 2024$8 million heading to East Windsor, Ellington, & Windsor for radio communication improvements, celebrating the 57th District's graduates, great turnout for the veteran resource discussion at Ellington Senior Center, ribbon-cutting at a new playground at East Windsor Park, toasting (with milk) to Oakridge Dairy's new milk processing facility, don't forget to get your dog licensed in the 57th, Vernon Parks & Rec ready to open Community Pool & Newhoca Beach on Monday, & so much more to share with you!
Extreme Hot Weather Protocol in Effect, Juneteenth, & Veteran Resource Discussion
June 18, 2024I have so much to share with you, but I wanted to get this important and timely information to you regarding local cooling centers, the Juneteenth holiday, and the Veteran Resource Discussion event on Thursday.
Bond Commission Approves $8 Million for East Windsor & Ellington
June 7, 2024I'm thrilled to announce that on Friday, the State Bond Commission approved funding allocations including $8 million for the North Central CT Police and Public Safety Infrastructure project, which will provide better communication resources for East Windsor, Ellington, and Windsor first responders. The project will see the expansion of a radio site and channels for Windsor, East Windsor, and Ellington towns and public safety agencies, bolstering connectivity and interoperability between agencies in each town. The work also includes improving a police radio dead zone at Ellington High School and will overall improve interoperability in the majority of North Central Connecticut.
Veteran Resource Discussion in Ellington
June 5, 2024Join Representative Kevin Brown and me at a Veteran Resource Discussion at Ellington Senior Center on June 20, 10:30 a.m.! We'll be joined by the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Ronald P. Welch. Come find out about programs, resources, and other information regarding veterans.
Legislative & Local Updates - May 24th
May 24, 2024I have a lot to share with you, including some of the bills we passed in the 2024 session, a new student loan repayment program that will help address shortages in health care, ways to observe Memorial Day in the 57th District, meeting Vernon's new police chief, welcoming a new slate of officers at Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (and wishing the former chief happy retirement), and many events.
Needed Investments in Higher Education, Childcare, Mental Health and Non-Profits
May 8, 2024With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much-needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services, and our non-profit community.
Legislative & Local Updates - April 26th
April 26, 2024Warmer weather is on the way and we're less than two weeks away from the end of this legislative session. I have info to share with you regarding bills the House has passed, remembering "Magic Dan," celebrating Earth Day, welcoming a new police chief in Vernon, and more.
Taking Aim at "Street Takeovers"
April 24, 2024Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."
A recent phenomenon that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, the brazen public safety threat known as "street takeovers" have become a growing national issue, including a number of dangerous incidents in Connecticut towns.