Henry Genga

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, the shopping holiday that encourages consumers to support small businesses in our community.

I would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the permanent closures of both the Route 2 Eastbound Sutton Avenue Off-Ramp (Exit 5B) and Route 2 Westbound Cambridge Drive On-Ramp (Exit 5B). As part of the safety and operational improvements on Route 2, the permanent ramp closures are necessary.

November 11 is Veterans Day. Today, we honor the brave men and women in uniform.

East Hartford CONNects is offering a free career consultation for any local resident who is looking for employment. This a great resource to utilize if you are in the job market. In person and virtual appointments are now available. For information, please send EHC an email or give them a call at (860)- 622-5507

November 2 is Election Day. Polling locations will be open from 6 am – 8 pm. Although local municipal elections do not receive as much attention as their national counterparts, they are still just as important. Elected officials at every level have an impact on your day to day life

I would like to share some excellent fiscal news regarding Connecticut’s rainy-day fund. Our state currently has $3.1 billion saved in this fund, making Connecticut a national leader in budget reserves! The Pew Charitable Trusts found that, in 2020, Connecticut’s reserves grew the second-fastest nationally, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins this Monday, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022. Residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage for the 2022 plan year.