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People who live in Connecticut currently pay the second-highest electricity prices in the country, placing an undue financial strain on families, businesses, and communities. Our goal is to implement policies that lower prices and enhance transparency that would benefit all ratepayers.
There are two important pieces of legislation, House Bill 1531 and House Bill 7206, aimed at tackling the rising cost of utility bills while ensuring greater accountability for public utilities. Both bills passed out of Committee and now move to the House and Senate floors for further consideration.
These proposals are designed to:
- Increase public-utility transparency by making them subject to the Freedom of Information Act for the regulated parts of their business
- Reduce monopoly power and consolidation by preventing utility companies from owning both gas and electric utilities
- Strengthen oversight to ensure our utilities are acting in the best interest of consumers and not incurring unnecessary costs
- Ensuring utility capital projects are properly vetted to ensure they are necessary, the least costly and best alternative, and best serve our future energy needs
These measures give the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and the Connecticut Siting Council more tools to better regulate utility companies and reduce our energy costs.
Strengthening these regulatory bodies is a crucial step toward protecting consumers from excessive costs and fostering a more fair and sustainable energy system for households and businesses across the state.
Through legislative action and public engagement, we are committed to ensuring a more affordable and equitable energy future for everyone.
Below is a breakdown of your electric bill.
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| Real ID Deadline: May 7th |
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Time is running out to get your REAL ID!
Beginning May 7, you will need a REAL ID, U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities (such as nuclear power plants, military bases and other federal buildings).
What is a REAL ID?
A REAL ID is a state-issued ID that meets minimum security standards to access federal facilities and board domestic flights. The program was implemented following a 9/11 commission recommendation on making air travel and federal facilities more secure.
How do I get a REAL ID?
You must visit a DMV site in-person to get a REAL ID. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for a verified license or REAL ID card. Customers with a drive-only license aren’t eligible for a REAL ID license. Check the CT information portal for more information.
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In Connecticut, you'll need:
- a U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate
- a Social Security card; and two pieces of mail from two different sources dated within 90 days to prove that you live in Connecticut
- For all new applications for a driver's license, as well as out-of-state transfers to Connecticut licenses, you will automatically be issued a REAL ID
How do I know if I already have a REAL ID?
Check your driver's license or ID to see if it has a gold star in the upper right corner, like the above graphic. If you do, then you have a verified REAL ID.
For more information, visit the following:
Department of Homeland Security
CT Department of Motor Vehicles
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| UConn Women Victory Parade |
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Congratulations to the UConn Women's basketball team on winning its 12th national title on Sunday.
You can be part of a victory parade and rally in downtown Hartford on Sunday, April 13. The parade will step off at the State Capitol building at 1:00 P.M. at the intersection of Trinity Street and Elm Street and will end at the intersection of Asylum Street and Trumbull Street.
The rally will begin at approximately 1:30 P.M. and will be held outside of the main entrance of the XL Center on Trumbull Street. |
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The East Hartford Commission on Culture & Fine Arts presents their 17th series of foreign films on the second Saturday of the month. On Saturday, April 12 the screening will be of Utama at 7:00 P.M. at the Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place. The movie runs 88 minutes.
Admission is free. The East Hartford Summer Youth Festival will be selling concessions, including popcorn.
The rescheduled “Banel and Adama” will be screened on Saturday, May 17 (third Saturday). |
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There is an exciting lineup of programs scheduled for spring vacation at the East Hartford Public Library!
LEGO Play Day
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.Use your imagination to build and create with LEGOS! Pick a design challenge card out of the bowl or make a creation of your own choosing. Completed LEGO masterpieces will stay on display at the library for the rest of the month. Program is for children of all ages. Duplo blocks will be available for our youngest builders. Register for a reminder on the online calendar of events.
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Pratt & Whitney Hangar Museum Tour
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.The celebration of Pratt & Whitney Engines’ 100th Anniversary continues with a special guided tour of the Pratt & Whitney Hangar Museum (423 Airport Avenue, East Hartford). You'll follow the course of P&W aviation achievements with retired engineers and NEAM volunteers Carl Cruff and Keith Lindstrom from Hartford's Capitol Avenue to the former East Hartford tobacco fields and beyond, examining P&W engines, aircraft and more. For all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required. Directions to the P & W Hangar Museum campus will be e-mailed to registrants. Please note that the day and time of this program is contingent upon P&W business needs, and may be changed. Registered participants will receive updates.
Wickham Program: Family Cooking
Tuesday, April 15, 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.A family cooking program will be offered by Lindsey Kent, RD, retail dietician at the ShopRite of East Hartford & Manchester. She will teach you how to prepare a delicious and healthy snack. Recommended for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by caregivers. Registration required as space is limited.
Family Art Night
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.Come visit the library to create your own art. Different materials and techniques will be tried each month. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, just in case. Best suited for pre-K though early elementary ages, siblings are welcome to join in! Families with young children will work together. Registration required.
Family Movie: Mufasa, the Lion King (PG, 1 hour 58 minutes)
Thursday, April 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PMMufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. Popcorn provided! For all ages, register for a reminder.
Makerspace Program: DIY Jibbitz in TinkerCAD (3D Printing)
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Come to the Makerspace and learn how to design 3D prints. Make your own custom Jibbitz for your Crocs that we will print and have available for you to pick up. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.
Wickham Program: Pajama Storytime
Thursday, April 17, 6:00 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.The Wickham Library will host a special evening of storytime! You're invited to wear your pajamas and bring a cozy blanket and stuffed animal friend. You'll enjoy bedtime stories, songs and rhymes! Stay for a craft to take home before bedtime. This program is best suited for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers. Register for a reminder.
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Monday – Thursday, April 14 – 17, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Are you between the ages of 14 – 19 and looking for help finding a job? The Raymond Library will host a series of in-person workshops. Participants must attend at least one session (Monday – Wednesday) to receive an invitation to Thursday’s job fair. Registration required for each day that you plan to attend.
Monday: Job Prep 101: resumes, interviews, applications, and more
Get ready for the working world with this introductory workshop presented by Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CPRW, Head of Workforce Development & Digital Inclusion at East Hartford Public Library. Register here.
Tuesday: Credit for Life Fair with Liberty Bank
Role play as an adult trying to manage a household budget; learn about the financial challenges and choices you will face as an adult. Register here.
Wednesday: Communication and Teamwork
Join experienced facilitator Aujahdai Ambrose for a fun and interactive opportunity to practice the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be successful in the workplace. Register here.
Thursday: Job Fair
Meet with area employers to learn about job opportunities for teens, including the Town of East Hartford Summer Youth Employment & Learning Program. Participation by invitation only. To receive an invitation, attend at least one other program in the series.
The Raymond Library is located at 840 Main St., East Hartford. The Wickham Memorial Library is located at 656 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Information about library programs and services at both branches can be found at: www.easthartfordct.gov/library or by calling the Raymond Library circulation desk at 860-290-4330.
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