Joseph P. Gresko

Saturday marks the second of the biannual DEA Drug Take Back Days of 2025. These events allow residents across the state and country to dispose of medications safely and anonymously. And you can participate right here in Stratford.

A new state online mapping tool helps residents and businesses to assess evolving property risks related to climate change such as flooding and wildfires.

Today, Route 113 in Lordship reopened, following several months of closure due to a large sinkhole developing. Thank you to everyone who worked to make this happen as soon as possible.

Connecticut high school seniors with good grades can now earn automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.

Good news to share with you! The Connecticut Department of Transportation has completed its work, and the target date for the reopening of Route 113 has moved UP. Instead of October 20, the new anticipated opening is THIS FRIDAY, October 10.

About 90 measures passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on October 1.

The Community Investment Fund (CIF) Board approved the funds on September 30. It needs final approval from the State Bond Commission. If it receives final approval, construction is anticipated to start by January 2026, with completion expected by October 2027.

When I served as chair of the Environment Committee, we passed legislation that would allow the state to enter an agreement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC) to regulate radioactive material licenses.

Today, Connecticut became the U.S NRC's 40th “Agreement State,” giving the state oversight over the handling of radioactive materials used by more than 100 Connecticut businesses in the research, manufacturing, and healthcare fields.