Kevin Ryan

This morning, the State Bond Commission approved over $2.25 million in funding for Montville and Norwich - you can read more about the projects below:

$250,000 for the Montville VFW, Post 10060, for renovations and associated upgrades
$200,000 to the Town of Montville for pavilion renovations and recreational field upgrades
$175,000 to the Town of Montville for upgrades and paving of the Montville pickleball court parking lot
$1.4 million to the Avalonia Land Conservancy for the purchase of the Bond Property in Montville
$100,000 to the Taftville VFW for renovations and upgrades of the flooring, lighting, and HVAC systems
$155,000 to the Taftville Fire Department for kitchen renovations

These funds will provide critical support that our veterans and firefighters deserve, upgrades to our infrastructure, and investments in the great recreational activities our community offers, and I'm proud they passed today!

Happy Friday, and happy Independence Day!

I hope you'll join me in taking a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this important holiday. Independence Day is not just about fireworks and cookouts – its' about honoring the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the generations of Americans who have fought to protect them.

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1. Please click here to read about some of them!

The legislative session officially concluded last Wednesday, and we got a lot done for the people of Connecticut. I can't wait to tell you about some of the amazing bills we passed, starting with our two-year budget.

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

This bill, which passed 148-0 in the House on a bipartisan basis, makes historic investments for students in special education, delivers better access to services, and provides cost controls and greater transparency.

This week, the House passed an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.

HB 7009 establishes the Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement, which recognizes graduating high school seniors for their exceptional achievement in civics.

This week, the House voted in favor of HB 5004: An Act Concerning the Protection of the Environment and the Development of Renewable Energy Sources and Associated Job Sectors.

As our state is increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change, it is the legislature's job to enact meaningful change for the safety of our residents and to emerge as a leader on climate solutions.

I hope you'll join me and several of my colleagues for a Montville and Bozrah community forum next Tuesday, April 1 from 5:30-7pm at the Montville Police Department's Public Safety Room (911 Norwich-New London Tpke., Montville).

We will be discussing the work being done at the State Capitol, what to expect for the rest of this year's session, and most important, the issues that are on your mind. I hope to see you there!