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Dear Neighbor,
It's National Voter Registration Day! Your voice matters—make it count!
Not registered to vote yet? You can register online or in person:
In Person: Visit the Registrar of Voters office on the first floor of East Hartford Town Hall (740 Main Street)
Online: Register quickly and easily at: myvote.ct.gov
Make your voice count this election season!
Register. Vote. Be Heard.
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| CT Town Aid Road Grant Program |
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On September 19, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will host its annual Stand Down event. It’s a commitment to serving Connecticut’s veterans, military personnel, and their immediate families by providing “one-stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, veterans organizations, and community-based nonprofits at regional sites across the state.
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A formal ceremony will be held at the Rocky Hill location at 9:30 A.M.; however, you're welcome to attend any of the six Stand Down locations. They include:
- Southington: Southington Armory, 600 Woodruff Street, Southington
- Rocky Hill: Connecticut Veterans Affairs campus, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill
- Danbury: Danbury War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Danbury
- Norwich: Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Avenue, Norwich
- Bridgeport: University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Avenue, Bridgeport
- Stamford: UConn at Stamford, 1 University Plaza
Click here for more information.
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| CT Town Aid Road Grant Program |
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Governor Lamont recently announced a 33% increase in funding for Connecticut's Town Aid Road (TAR) grant program, with state support rising from $60 million to $80 million for FY26-27.
The TAR program supports all municipalities across our state with the costs of essential transportation-related needs, including road and bridge repair, snow plowing, tree trimming, traffic signal upgrades, public transit services, and more.
Public transportation and infrastructure are two of the most essential services provided by the government, and I'm excited to see this significant increase in funding.
For more information on the Town Aid Road grant program, and to see how much East Hartford has received from the program, click here.
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If you're insured through the Access Health CT exchange, you may have recently received a postcard in the mail—and it's worth paying attention to.
People who receive tax credits or subsidies for their affordable health care plans could see those benefits change or even disappear. This small piece of mail could be alerting you to major changes coming to your health insurance costs.
It’s important to review your current plan now because what you’re paying this year might not be the same next year. Visit AccessHealthCT.com/get-help to make sure your information is up to date. You can also sign up for text updates or call Access Health CT directly at 1-855-901-2428.
More information will be coming soon—so keep an eye out and stay informed.
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The governor has implemented several executive orders to ensure that residents who wish to be vaccinated continue to have access to vaccines and that coverage remains uninterrupted under state-regulated health insurance policies. The actions will:
- Permit pharmacists to order, prescribe, and administer the vaccine.
- Establish statewide guidelines for who is eligible to receive the vaccine - Adults of all ages can receive COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies and medical practices while children between 6 months and 18 years of age can receive vaccinations through pediatric providers participating in the Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP).
The accessibility of vaccines should not be determined by partisan politics. These changes will ensure that Connecticut residents and doctors alike have all the tools necessary to keep us healthy.
Click here to learn more.
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Thanks to sound fiscal management, Connecticut has earned another credit rating boost – this time from Moody's and Fitch. The two agencies attribute our strong budgets, aggressive pension liability payments, steady revenue growth, and long-term planning as key reasons for their decisions. These upgrades mark the seventh and eighth credit rating increases during the Lamont administration, a clear sign Connecticut is on the right track.
Moody’s raised Connecticut by one step to Aa2, and Fitch followed by lifting the state to AA from AA-. Both are the third-highest levels.
These upgrades are more than symbolic because they:
- Lower borrowing costs for the state
- Create immediate and long-term savings for taxpayers
- Make Connecticut bonds even more attractive for investors
This means we can continue paying down pension debt while freeing up resources for critical investments in education, housing, health care, social services, and much more.
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At the heart of this success is our state's continued commitment to the fiscal guardrails. These rules, which cap spending and limit borrowing, have provided the discipline needed to keep our budgets balanced while building confidence among taxpayers, businesses, and investors that Connecticut is moving forward on a sustainable fiscal path.
The guardrails ensure the state lives within its means today so future generations are not saddled with the mistakes of the past. As Connecticut continues to grow its economy and invest in its people, staying true to these fiscal guardrails will be key to keeping this positive momentum going.
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Aquatics operations is resuming at the East Hartford Middle School Indoor Pool, offering opportunities for residents and non-residents to swim during the school year!
Pool Admission is FREE for residents!
Swim Lessons & Adult Aqua Zumba is also offered. Click here for more information.
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Join the East Hartford Farm to School Team in building the Sunset Ridge Garden on Monday, September 22 from 3:15 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
All community members are welcome, and there will be free snacks!
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The East Hartford Farmers' Market is open every Tuesday until October 28 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. with a mix of fresh and local produce, honey made from East Hartford hives, hot food and cottage food goodies, locally produced crafts, and more!
For eligible products, the East Hartford Farmers' Market accepts:
- SNAP and DOUBLE SNAP! (Stop by the Health & Human Services table to convert SNAP into Market Dollars)
- WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program benefits
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs benefits
Click here for more information.
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