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South Fork Wind Project Tour
This week we had the great opportunity to tour the first U.S Utility Scale Offshore Windfarm. This project The South Fork Wind Project has and will benefit New London, CT, the local economy in several different ways.
1. **Job Creation:** The project will created jobs during its construction phase, providing employment opportunities for local residents. Additionally, there will be ongoing employment opportunities for the next two projects which are 5/6 times larger.
2. **Economic Stimulus:** The project can inject money into the local economy through spending on goods and services from local businesses, such as the hotels, restaurants, and suppliers.
3. **Tax Revenue:** Wind projects often generate tax revenue for the local government, which can be used to fund public services and infrastructure improvements.
4. **Clean Energy Investment:** By supporting renewable energy projects like South Fork Wind, New London can position itself as a hub for clean energy innovation and attract further investment in the sector.
Overall, the South Fork Wind Project will contribute to economic growth and sustainability in both New London and Connecticut as a whole.
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Meeting with New London Director of Economic Development
This week I had the great opportunity to spend some time with the City of New London, Connecticut Director of Economic Development Felix Reyes at the construction site of our City of New London Community Center. I was happy to see the vision coming to fruition with a greater amount of steel, brick and mortar going up.
Director Reyes was able to show clearer area's of where the Pool, Recreation Dept, Concessions, etc etc are going to be. The project is coming along great. Thank you Director Reyes for great visit to area.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day
On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. Their valor will forever be remembered.
U.S. and state flags in Connecticut were lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset.
Governor Ned Lamont signed a great bill we passed this year codifying a Connecticut policy that provides financial and health benefits to the families of officers who die in the line of duty. Having relief as such for families helps relieve a heavy burden that can help bring comfort to families and honors those who provide service as such to our communities. Thank you Gov Ned Lamont for signing this into law.
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Fallen Officer Fund
Connecticut law enforcement officers have our backs every day. We owe it to them to support their families and stand by them. From now on, if a police officer or trooper is killed in the line of duty in our state, this fund will offer immediate support to their family.
The Fallen Officer Fund will:
- Provide $100,000 to the surviving family members or beneficiaries of any Connecticut local or state police officer killed in the line of duty or who sustained injuries that were the direct and proximate cause of the officer's death.
- Allow the surviving family members of police officers killed in the line of duty who were covered by that officer’s health insurance at the time of their death to remain on that coverage for up to five years.
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Housing Affordability Conversation
This week we had a great group of advocates and supporters of not only affordable housing but low income housing come out and have great conversation on changing the narrative around housing affordability in Southeastern, CT. Thank you to the Center for Housing Opportunity, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut and CT State Three Rivers for this much needed discussion. United Way did an amazing job breaking down the ALICE Data.
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a new way of defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget. For far too many families, the cost of living outpaces what they earn.
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"Call Forth a Woman" Show
This week I had the great opportunity to attend "Call Forth A Woman" an amazing production by my "Sista" Legislator.... State Representative Treneé McGee. Treneé... Congratulations on an amazing production. So blessed, so powerful and so full of color. Congratulations on this great Call for you to show off your gift from God on the big stage at the Shubert Theater New Haven. |
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NL Speaks Open Mic
I had the great opportunity to attend an amazing night out at "The Place" .....Root Purpose presented a NL Speaks Open Mic. Definitely the right place to have it. The spoken word and poems certainly spoke about community wellbeing. Not only did we get to hear from City of New London, Connecticut residents we were also lifted with sultry poems from Verbal Slap Connecticut Poetry Slam Team. Great night....Great artist. |
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In gospel music, a new milestone has been reached as Lucinda Moore, the Stellar Award-winning artist, secures her first BMI Award for the inspirational anthem “Lord I Hear You.” Set to be honored at this year’s BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards ceremony, Moore’s creation has achieved over 10 million streams and clinched the #1 spot on the Media Base chart and #3 on Billboard. This recognition is a testament to the song’s profound impact and Moore’s significant contribution to the gospel music landscape.
Big thanks to Gloria S. Watts for the special invite to bless our mothers in the City for mothers day.
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Shiloh New London Mother's Day Luncheon
This week the men served the woman for Shiloh New London - A Holistic Empowerment Center Mothers Day Luncheon. It was so great to see the abundance of smiles as the woman enjoyed themselves especially with the great food by Chandler & his team presented. The crab cakes, Prime rib & chicken they had to choose from was definitely 5 Star. Great Job Brothers.
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Coast Guard Personnel Protection
The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Tuesday night to pass Rep. Joe Courtney’s bill to prevent Coast Guard personnel from being punished for minor offenses when reporting a sexual assault.
The provision passed as part of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024.
“I’ve worked over the last decade to institute safeguards to prevent and address sexual assault across the Coast Guard ― a serious issue that was brought to light because of the courageous cadets and faculty who brought this to my office’s attention in 2018,” Courtney, a Democrat who represents Connecticut’s 2nd District, said in a statement.
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New London Black Heritage Trail
Great time to experience the New London’s Black Heritage Trail. Take a drive or walk and envision three centuries of Black strength, resilience, and accomplishment. Some of the trail’s fifteen sites explore nationally known people or incidents. Others honor people who have been nearly forgotten. Nearly all describe the determination with which New London’s Black community overcame obstacles through personal courage and by founding institutions to meet its social, political, economic and spiritual needs. Together, the sites tell a story about Black life in New London while tying into larger stories about enslavement, the Great Migration and the struggle for civil rights. (City of New London, Connecticut)
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Haitian Flag Raising Event
This Saturday May 18th at 2PM will be the Haitian Flag raising ceremony. Thank you to the City of New London, Connecticut Haitian Resource Hub for taking the step to bring this to fruition. |
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Lids for Kids
Reminder of a great event coming up: The New London Elks, in partnership with Bike New London and Safe Kids CT are bringing to you Lids for Kids, a bike helmet giveaway and safety event. Join us with your children and have them properly fitted for a FREE bike helmet.
We will also be giving away smoke detectors and having a bike rodeo where kids can practice safe bike riding.
(Bikes will be provided by Bike New London for them to use for this part.)
They will also be holding a free raffle of kids bikes to those that register and attend.
Please register your child(ren) so we are sure to have enough helmets by clicking this link:
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The Pathways to Youth Success Conference
Coming Weds May 22nd: "The Pathways to Youth Success Conference"
This Conference is an educational forum for system and community partners to hear from experts in the fields of juvenile justice and children’s behavioral health. Panelists will provide insight into new strategies and best practices in our state and nationally.
Attendees will learn from experts on how we can improve policies in the state to ensure every youth has equitable access to the services they need to be successful in life. Attendees will have three options on specific topics during breakout sessions & an opportunity to network with other attendees.
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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
Sincerely,
Anthony Nolan
State Representative |
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