Jaime Foster

I have so much to share with you, including updates on crumbling foundations (and a meeting in a few weeks in Ellington), back-to-school information, fair season, and events galore.

Everyone must do their part to keep our children safe as they head back to classes. Once you familiarize yourself with the law, it becomes second nature just like other rules of the road.

One of the best ways to help protect our environment is to protect land from development by preserving it as open space for all residents to enjoy.

A new state program to help residents remove dangerous lead hazards, such as lead paint, from homes is accepting applications.

Started by the legislature over two decades ago as a way to help families with back-to-school shopping needs, the state's Sales Tax-Free Week offers everyone a chance to save money on new clothing and footwear.

In this update, I address energy bills, Crystal Lake Road speeding issues, my CEA Education Report Card (spoiler, I got an A), celebrating National Farmers Market Week, nominations open for the Veterans Hall of Fame 2024, talking to seniors about scams targeted at them at East Windsor Senior Center (thank you Chief Carl & Detective Hogan), tons of upcoming events around the 57th District, & more.

Consider nominating a veteran for this year's Veterans Hall of Fame class. The nominating period runs until September 15. An official induction ceremony will be held later in the year.

While the session is over, we are still working for our constituents. I recently held a bipartisan informational session on the potential of having a Food As Medicine Summit this year in Connecticut. I also joined Comptroller Sean Scanlon, Rep. Carol Hall, and First Selectman Jason Bowsza to talk to East Windsor seniors about the ArrayRx program. I joined members of the Ellington Ambulance Corps and Senator John Kissel to honor several members of EVAC for their selfless response and life-saving efforts on a call last August. Earlier this week, I joined members of Connecticut's federal delegation as they talked about the Save Our Small Farms Act of 2024.