Dave DeFronzo

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with happiness, good health, memories, and laughter. I encourage everyone to spend time with family and friends, relax, and enjoy all the holiday brings.

Next week, I will hold a community meeting with members of the New Britain delegation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 101 at Henry Barnard Hall at CCSU, on Wednesday, October 29th. I will be joined by State Representative Bobby Sanchez, Alderman John McNamara, Board of Education Vice Chair Diana Reyes, and Board of Education Member and CCSU Professor Aimee Pozorski.

With fall comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and a number of new laws hitting the books. Several measures passed during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on Wednesday, October 1. Below is a brief overview of some of these important changes!

Next Saturday, September 6, I will be holding a Community Meeting with the New Britain delegation. The forum will be held at Roma Sports Bar & Grill (382 Allen St.,) from noon-2pm.

Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is in effect from Tuesday, July 15th through Friday, July 18th. Beat the heat and stay prepared with these tips and resources.

I hope this message finds you and your family well! Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1. Please see below to read about some of them!

On Friday, May 2nd, I had the honor of hosting the 34th Annual Polish Day at the State Capitol, a celebration of Polish heritage and the 234th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution of 1791. Each year, this event honors the heritage, culture, and contributions of Connecticut's Polish American community, especially here in New Britain, or "The Polish Capitol of Connecticut".

Join me, the New Britain delegation, and members of the Common Council for a Women's History Month.