Jaime Foster

We talk often about the funding needed to keep our small towns at their best, and that’s why I’m so happy to announce that Ellington has been awarded a grant through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP).

Alongside, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Director of East Windsor Recreation & Community Services Melissa Maltese, and Social Worker Rebecca Stack, I will be holding an Elder Justice Forum this evening at 5:30PM at Ellington Senior Center. I hope to see you there!

Join myself, Social Worker Rebecca Stack, and representatives from the DMV on Thursday, September 15 at 10:30AM at Hall Memorial Library (93 Main Street). We'll discuss the number of resources available to our veterans. Plus, refreshments provided by LuAnn's Bakery!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated New London and Windham counties as primary natural disaster areas, and Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties as “contiguous counties” due to the recent drought. Under the declaration, farms in those areas are eligible to be considered for federal assistance - like FSA emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency, assuming other eligibility requirements are met.

As you know, the work of a legislator does not stop when session ends. Throughout the year, I spend most of my week attending meetings and advocating for legislation that will positively impact the 57th district.

During last year's session, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a bipartisan budget that didn’t raise taxes and made historic payments toward our pension debt. Because of our smart reforms, strong returns, and Federal aid, this year’s budget adjustments included investments in our community, children’s mental health, and childcare. In addition to these investments, we were able to cut $600 million in taxes.