Susan Johnson

Data collection for the 2020 Census wraps up at the end of this month, but there's still time to make sure you're counted. By taking 5 minutes to respond to the Census, you help ensure our community receives its fair share of funding for vital programs and services.

The pandemic is still causing widespread financial worry. But there may be some good news for you. If you qualified for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) some months back, you may qualify to receive additional funds through a new federal program.

Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers joined me on this episode of Let's Talk About It to share an update on local events.

On "Let's Talk About It," Brenda Buchbinder, a Hartford Healthcare social worker, joins us to discuss the Windham Hospital's decision to close the maternity ward. Acting Mayor Thomas DeVivo and Councilman Dennis O'Brien share an update.

Author Barbara McClintock is featured on this week's episode of "Let's Talk About It" to discuss her new children's book, "Three Little Kittens."

CEO of Generations Family Health Center Arvind Shaw joined us on Let's Talk About It to discuss health care in Eastern Connecticut, COVID-19 testing, and the future of Windham Hospital.

*UPDATED* After hearing an outcry from customers and constituents on the recent rising energy costs, the Energy and Technology Committee and bi-partisan legislative leaders issued a communication to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) requesting suspension of the July 1 delivery rate increase and related charges.

In the early days of the pandemic, personal protective equipment was in short supply and many workplaces did not have the current systems and protections in place to minimize transmission of coronavirus and keep workers safe, causing them to become sick. If workers did file for workers' compensation many were denied.