Michael Dimassa

It is understandable that people are eager to see friends and family in-person rather than through a screen, go out to eat, or listen to live music again, particularly in light of the upcoming loosening of certain restrictions in Connecticut.

State Representative Michael A. DiMassa and West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi announced the creation today of a new enterprise zone along Front Avenue in West Haven.

Beginning next week, 250,000 unemployed workers in Connecticut will be eligible to receive another $300 a week as part of the federal disaster aid program.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is up and rolling again, though on a limited, appointment-only basis following a plan it developed for reopening this week.

I am pleased to hear that CVS Health is opening new COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations in Connecticut, including the West Haven location on 355 Campbell Avenue.

I appreciate CVS working with us to expand COVID testing in Connecticut, particularly in hard to reach areas - expanding our testing capacity is key to safely reopening Connecticut.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy's office has provided a breakdown of the aid expected to be provided to the state and local municipalities by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in late March.

State Representative Michael DiMassa spotlights small businesses in the 116th Assembly District of West Haven and New Haven.

Here's what's happening at the General Assembly.