Brandon Chafee

Colder temperatures will soon give way to higher heating bills. November is Heating Assistance Awareness Month in Connecticut, and we are informing residents about several programs available that can help pay or lower their heating bills this winter.

Access Health CT's Open Enrollment period begins today through January 15, 2025. Connecticut residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans or renew their coverage. Customers may also enroll in dental insurance through AHCT.

I am pleased to announce the Northern Middlesex YMCA has been awarded $8 million in state Community Investment Fund (CIF) dollars! The money will fund facility renovations including a focus on ADA access, creating multi-generational spaces, and increasing early childhood and preschool care.

Today, we honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and salute the courage of the heroes who risked everything. May we always remember their sacrifice and stand united in resilience and hope.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

Connecticut will get up to $100 million to help speed up the process of attaining more affordable electric heat pumps installed throughout the state. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $450 million to a coalition of states, including Connecticut, known as the New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition.

I want to wish you all a fun and safe Independence Day.

The Greater Middletown Military Museum, located at 200 Walnut Grove, has several exciting events coming up that I would like to share with you. These events are free and open to the public. I hope you get a chance to check them out!