Register to vote! There is an increase in funding for Connecticut's Town Aid Road grant program, and new COVID-19 vaccine access information

September 16, 2025


 

It's National Voter Registration Day! Your voice matters—make it count!

If you're not already registered to vote, head over to:

Ives Main Library (Ives Rotunda)
133 Elm Street
Today – September 16 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Friendly volunteers will be there to help you get registered quickly and easily. Take a few minutes today to make a big difference tomorrow!

If you can't make it in person click here to register online.

Register. Vote. Be Heard.
 

CT Town Aid Road Grant Program

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 New Haven has received from the program, click here.
 

Access Health CT

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.
 

COVID-19 Vaccines

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.
 

CT Bond Rating Upgrades

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.

  • 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.

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.
 

Movies in the Plaza

Movies in the Plaza, free Wednesday night movie screenings through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved, cozy Pitkin Plaza (145 Orange Street)! 

Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.

Next screening is of Spy Kids on Wednesday, September 17 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
 

Save the Sound Cleanup

Click here to register to Fight Plastic Pollution at Long Wharf Canal Dock Boathouse and Haven & Exchange at Mill River. 

Join the 2025 CT Cleanup on Saturday, September 20 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Long Wharf Canal Dock Boathouse and on Sunday, September 21 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Haven & Exchange at Mill River. 

You’ll be helping stop plastic pollution at its source, before it reaches our rivers, the Sound, and beyond.

There will also be a cleanup at Long Wharf on Saturday, October 11 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. 
 

Fiesta Latina

Click here for more information on Fiesta Latina.
 

Click here to register for a walk.